First Steps to Freebirth
Your journey to freebirth and how to prepare for the birth that feels right for YOU.
What is First Steps to Freebirth?
First Steps to Freebirth is a pre-recorded course with freebirth mentor Victoria Wilbraham.
The course includes everything you need to help you explore how you feel about freebirth. Whether you're curious and want to know more, or you're all-in!
First Steps to Freebirth will help you
- Answer all those burning 'what if' questions I know you have occupying your mind. (I know because I had them too!).
- Stop having stressful conversations about freebirth with your partner and start communicating effectively with each other.
- Understand the legal considerations of freebirth and explore the subject of social services.
- Get a feel for what taking full responsibility for your birth could look like - including after the birth!
- Take practical steps towards feeling prepared to freebirth that you can start doing right now.
- Feel a sense of ease and clarity knowing that the decisions you're making are the right ones for YOU.
Ryn's Testimonial
"I think one of my favourite aspects of the course was the demystifying of wild pregnancy and freebirth. As much as I love the idea of spending more time wandering barefoot in the moonlight, I have chosen to freebirth largely out of practicality. I feel it is the safest choice for me and my family."
"I really appreciate the what ifs sections too because they helped me get comfortable with those uncomfortable thoughts, and while the prospect of something going wrong is daunting, I also feel deeply that it is lower in freebirth than in a hospital, and there’s no way to remove it entirely."
This course is right for you if
- You’re starting to feel like an unassisted birth might make a lot of sense and you're wondering if freebirth is the right birth for you?
- Your birth is feeling less like a medical event and more of a physiological one and you're not sure if you actually want medical support during birth?
- You’re worried about staff-shortages and home birth team suspensions. While you know you don't want to go into hospital you're not sure if you could birth unassisted?
- You're wondering what would happen if you had a fast labour and your birth support didn't make it in time?
- You’ve experienced a medicalised birth full of intervention that you know you didn't need and you're wondering how you can give birth truly on your terms?
- You and your partner want to be prepared just in case because maybe it would feel so much better to have a deeper understanding of birth?
What's included in this course?
First Steps to Freebirth is a self-paced course with 10 pre-recorded modules. Once you've enrolled, you will have access to the pre-recorded modules, with an accompanying workbook to help you make notes and reflect on how you and your partner are feeling.
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10 modules of pre-recorded video content, full access from sign-up.
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Accompanied by a course workbook for ongoing notes, reflection and integration.
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Extra bonuses and resources including an editable birth plan.
Course curriculum
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How to use this course.
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Your course Notebook download.
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READ ME. Course agreement and disclaimer.
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What does a Freebirther look like?
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The legalities of Freebirth.
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Legalities after Freebirth.
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How to help your partner understand WHY.
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Don't delay these conversations.
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5 Ways to start preparing for Freebirth today!
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Are you listening to YOU?
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The power of nourishment.
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How to handle fear.
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Most importantly: Why?
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About this course
- £44.00
- 26 lessons
- 2 hours of video content
What's holding you back from preparing for the birth you want?
- Maybe your partner is against freebirth or giving birth at home and it's become a difficult subject to discuss together
- Perhaps you're going round in circles with 'What If' questions and scenarios that feel impossible to answer
- Maybe freebirth feels like something other people do, but you're not sure if you're the right kind of person
Whatever it is; I can relate!
I felt so conflicted and confused about freebirth when I started to explore it, but it's only by leaning into those questions, those curious feelings, that we can reveal the real answers we're looking for.
By leaning into that curious feeling sooner rather than later you will gain incredibly valuable insights and tools as you prepare for birth. This course will show you the steps you can take if you're interested in exploring Freebirth.
Meet Victoria
Victoria Wilbraham is a wife and mother to two children: a little boy and even littler girl. Over the years Victoria has worked in the world of art and tattooing before her own experience of freebirthing changed everything.
During her maternity leave Victoria trained to become a certified hypnobirthing teacher. However, after writing and teaching her own home birth education course to women from all over the world, she quickly discovered that there was a deeper need for accessible and grounded freebirth support.
The freebirth of Victoria's daughter, born in the living room, next to the toys!
Victoria shifted the focus of her work towards freebirth, working with women and partners, helping them understand what felt right for them, so that they could step into total responsibility for their births. She realised that her grounded approach to freebirth was appreciated by many who found freebirth to be something they couldn't relate to. The popular podcast 'Normal Boring Freebirth' was created to help create space for women who felt less 'earth woman' and more everyday (but still awesome!)
Now supporting women planning to give birth at home, Victoria stepped into a new career as a freebirth mentor and created 'First Steps to Freebirth', (but she still likes to revisit her tattoo machines occasionally!)
FAQ
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Is this a physiological birth education course?
Although this course talks about elements of physiological birth, this course isn't a 'how to' of birth and you won't find a detailed explanation of labour and birth - it's SO much more than that. There will be links to reliable sources of physiological birth information within the course for you to explore.
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At what point in my pregnancy should I start doing the course?
Honestly? The sooner the better! You could even choose to take this course if you're not yet pregnant but considering Freebirth in the future. The earlier you start to implement the tools and suggestions within this course, the greater the physical and mental benefits will be.
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Does this course include what to do in emergency situations during birth?
This course does discuss some of the most common 'what if' concerns around freebirth but doesn't provide medical advice or specifics about emergency scenarios. It would be impossible to discuss every single potential scenario that could happen. However, what this course will help to you do is be able to approach any situation confidently; with the necessary tools to understand what feels right for you and how you want to handle it.
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How long will I have access to the course once I sign up?
You will have life-time access to the course once you're signed up, including any possible new material uploaded in the future. You will be able to access the modules straight after sign-up.
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I'm not sure if I want to freebirth, will this course still apply to me?
If this is the case: the course was MADE for you! If you're in the fence about freebirth, by completing this course you will be able to gain clarity and understand what feels right for you. You will also feel better prepared for pregnancy and birth no matter where you decide to birth your baby!
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Can I do this course with my partner?
Yes absolutely! In fact we recommend that your partner takes the course with you. By learning alongside you, your partner will gain a deeper understanding of freebirth and why this is something you're passionate about or starting to consider.
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I have a question about this course, how can I contact you?
You can contact Victoria at [email protected] for any additional questions you might have.
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I'm planning to birth in a birth centre/hospital/with midwives, will this course still apply to me?
If you've decided to birth with medical support there is still a LOT you will gain from this course. Perhaps you feel you may still decide to Freebirth when the time comes and you want to feel ready for that option or you want to prepare for a Freebirth if you labour quickly before support can attend. This course still very much applies to you.
Course modules
CHAPTER 1
Introduction and taking the first step.
What is freebirth?
What does a freebirther look like?
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Is freebirth legal?
The legalities after birth.
What if my partner doesn't want me to freebirth?
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How can I prepare for freebirth?
5 ways to start preparing now!
How to handle fear.
Understanding your WHY
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Do I have to have a wild pregnancy?
What happens after a freebirth?
Immediate postpartum planning.
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What if something goes wrong?
Exploring nuchal cord, bleeding and supporting the baby's transition.
Death, stepping into the unknown and taking full responsibility.
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Will I get referred to social services?
Is freebirth right for me?
Resources and bonuses.
Listen to the podcast and hear real stories from women who chose to freebirth
Tune in to Normal Boring Freebirth for Normal Boring People while you navigate your journey. Hosted by Victoria Wilbraham and Leonie Rainbird-Savin. Available on all streaming platforms including Apple Podcast and Spotify.
What previous clients say
“Just wanted to reach out and THANK you for your wonderful information. You helped me accomplish my free birth at home for my very long awaited for bubs ✨🧡 I feel so empowered and I can’t stop thinking about it. I’m in shock but also the trust I had in my body and baby was backed up with resources like yours. Continue sharing the good stuff. It’s powerful ❤️🔥 I also listened to all the stories on “Normal Boring Free Birth”. Love it all 🧡🧡🧡🧡 Thanks!”
Cerrarna
“I recently had a one to one with Victoria and can honestly say it was worth every single penny. I wanted to chat about homebirth vs free birth and how they differ. I came away feeling even more empowered than before and now know exactly what I need to do in order to continue to feel empowered. Knowledge is power and I've learned to research any fears that crop up, tackle them head on! I am more excited than ever for birth and would highly recommend tapping into Victoria's knowledge and passion!”
Krissi