The Village Sessions birth, self-responsibility, & the sovereign woman
Mar 7, 2025
Delve into the fascinating connection between sovereignty and birth, exploring what it means to own your choices fully. Discover the nuanced dynamics between modern birth models and the empowerment of women through self-advocacy. The discussion highlights financial and mindset challenges related to free birth while emphasizing personal responsibility. Transformative themes reveal how birth can reflect our inner worlds. Plus, gain insights from personal stories and approaches that blend movement with childbirth practices.
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Rapid Shift In Birth Models
- Birth choices and practitioner models have rapidly shifted in the last five years with information and practitioner burnout accelerating change.
- Molly highlights practitioner models, licensure, and family decision patterns as key drivers of this shift.
Four Birth Archetypes Explain Outcomes
- Molly outlines four archetypes: conventional sure/unsure and open sure/unsure to map women's birth choices.
- The two 'unsure' archetypes are most likely to experience mismatched outcomes with practitioners.
Match Practitioner To Your Certainty
- If you know what you want, choose a practitioner who matches that certainty and plan explicitly with them.
- Be explicit early about roles and authority to avoid unintended compliance or surprises.
