EP5. Prayers For Gloria LeMay

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Navigating Birth Choices: The Gloria LeMay Case and the Role of Traditional Birth Keepers In this episode, Brit and Sarah address the urgent topic of Gloria LeMay, a traditional birth attendant who was recently arrested and charged with manslaughter. They discuss the implications of her arrest on the free birth and sovereign birth communities. The conversation delves into the complexities of birth outside the medical system, the different roles of birth attendants, and the personal responsibilities and choices involved in physiological births. Sarah shares her decision to focus on advocacy and coaching rather than attending births in this season. They also emphasize the importance of aligning with the right birth attendant and the need for clear communication and understanding of roles in birth settings. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Update 00:30 Overview of Gloria LeMay's Situation 01:52 Challenges in Birth Keeping 06:31 Personal Reflections on Birth Attendance 15:53 Different Types of Birth Attendants 25:26 Upcoming Meeting Announcement 25:44 Personal Journey to Free Birth 27:16 Risks and Realities of Different Birth Choices 32:27 Legal and Social Challenges of Free Birth 36:38 Empowerment and Making Informed Choices 41:20 Trusting Your Intuition in Birth Decisions 46:50 Concluding Thoughts and Resources