Kailey: Third Birth, Birth Before Arrival (BBA), Freebirth at Home, Precipitous Labour, 42+4 Pregnancy & NHS Experience

In this episode I chat with Kailey who shares her incredible third birth story, including a birth before arrival (BBA) where she gave birth completely alone at home before midwives or paramedics arrived. After two previous births where she felt her experience was disrupted, Kaylee went into this pregnancy determined to have a physiological home birth on her terms. Navigating pregnancy as a single mum of three, she opens up about advocating for herself within the NHS system, declining interventions, and facing pressure around being 42+4 weeks pregnant. Her labour began calmly but quickly turned into an intense precipitous labour, with her baby born just 16 minutes after calling the midwives. Guided only by a midwife on the phone, Kaylee experienced a powerful fetal ejection reflex, catching her own baby in the dark, an experience she describes as deeply healing and empowering. She also shares the reality of postpartum recovery, from the day 4 emotional dip to navigating newborn life solo, and how this birth transformed her confidence as a mother.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in home birth, freebirth, birth before arrival, post-term pregnancy, and advocating for yourself in maternity care. Please note: this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.British Birthing Stories shares real, unfiltered stories of childbirth in the UK, from pregnancy and labour to postpartum recovery.These stories reflect personal experiences and should not be taken as or replace medical advice. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.Follow us on social: Instagram · TikTok · YouTubeWant to come on the podcast? Get in touch and share your story here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.