Pretty Furious Deep Dive: Free Birth Society

On this episode of Pretty Furious, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett & Mallory Hagan do a little deep dive into The Guardian’s exposé on the Free Birth Society, a world of fuckery you are likely not ready for. The Guardian’s article here.Donate to Adriana Smith’s GoFundMe here.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Free Birthing Phenomenon05:23 Adriana Smith’s Story and Healthcare System Critique11:14 Military Orders and Political Hypocrisy17:44 Understanding Free Birthing and Its Risks24:05 The Consequences of Free Birth27:52 The Rise of the Free Birth Society33:44 The Dangers of Radical Responsibility39:04 The Role of Radical Birthkeepers43:24 The Impact of Free Birth on Maternal and Infant Health48:08 The Psychological Manipulation Behind Free Birth53:37 The Need for Better Support for Expecting MothersThis Week’s Product Mentions:La Roche-Posay B5 Cicaplast SprayWella Demi-permanent Hair ColorFollow us or send guest/topic suggestions @PrettyFuriousPod on TikTok, Instagram, Substack, BlueSky, Facebook, and YouTube. Visit our website at www.PrettyFurious.comPod. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe