Fear Free Childbirth
Stories, science & straight answers about reproductive fear
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Author: Alexia Leachman

Alexia is the host of the Fear Free Childbirth podcast and the author of Fearless Birthing, Childbirth, Midwifery & the Media, and Clear Your Head Trash. Alexia supports families planning pregnancy and birth. She helps them to overcome their fears and feel calm and confident about birth and pregnancy. Alexia also trains birth professionals in the Fearless Birthing, a unique approach to birth preparation that is ideal for those who have fears around birth.
Podcast

From Fearful to Surrogate: Susie’s Story

In today’s episode, I am joined by the incredible Susie Hamilton as she shares her spine-tingling story of transformation from someone who wrestled with tokophobia, the fear of…

21 September 2023 · 50 min read
Blog

Be a better doula with Fearless Birthing

How can you be a better doula? If you’re a doula, it’s a question worth pondering for sure! If you know me at all, you’ll know I think…

20 September 2023 · 8 min read
Podcast

Emetophobia, Fear of Vomit and Pregnancy

Fear of Vomit and Pregnancy: How to Navigate the Emetophobia in Preparation for Pregnancy and Parenthood Today I am diving into a topic that affects more people than…

14 September 2023 · 31 min read
Podcast

Hidden Pregnancy & Birth Trauma

The Power of Healing Your Hidden Pregnancy and Birth Trauma In this episode I explore hidden pregnancy and birth trauma. Discover how ancestral trauma can fuel fears and…

7 September 2023 · 29 min read
Podcast

How Drumming Enhances Pregnancy and Birth Experiences

Welcome to another episode of Fear Free Childbirth podcast, where we delve into the incredible realm of childbirth and explore unconventional yet empowering practices. In this episode, I…

31 August 2023 · 60 min read
Podcast

Conquering Tokophobia & Body Dysmorphia: Ramona’s Story

In this week’s episode, Alexia chats to Ramona, who shares her powerful story of triumphing over tokophobia and body dysmorphia to embrace and enjoy pregnancy. Throughout our conversation,…

24 August 2023 · 39 min read