#24 | Birth Without Borders: Merging Ancient Tradition with Modern Care | With Philippa Cox

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Philippa Cox - Global Midwife

DESCRIPTION:

In this episode, I sit down with Philippa Cox, an Australian midwife with over twenty years of experience working around the world, from Abu Dhabi to Yemen, Ethiopia, and rural Australia. Philippa’s perspective on birth is unlike anything I’ve heard before.

We talk about what happens when ancient birth traditions meet modern care, and what we can learn from cultures where birth is still treated as natural and sacred.

Philippa shares powerful stories from her work abroad, including one unforgettable story of a baby who survived against all odds, and explains why belief, trust, and environment matter so deeply in labor.

We also talk about birth trauma, fear, and the importance of keeping women in control of their own experience, whether they’re birthing at home or in a hospital.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance modern medicine with faith in your body, this episode will give you a new way to look at birth.

To learn more about what Philippa is working on (and to pre-order her upcoming book, Births Without Borders) go to https://www.radiantmotherhood.com.au/

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