# Birthing Unassisted in the Scottish Highlands

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Podcast: [The Natural Birth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-natural-birth-podcast-1236493)
Published: 2026-05-17T07:10:11+00:00
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## Resource

Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Kirsty. Kirsty is a mama of two from the Scottish Highlands and it’s her second time on the natural birth podcast. Her first time ended up being the episode called “Cholestasis and Rh negative First Time Mama Kirsty’s Home Birth in Rural Scotland”. In that episode she discussed how she naturally medicated her cholestasis diagnosis and in today's episode she will share what she did to prevent getting it again during her second pregnancy, as well as the story of the birth of her second baby which was a rapid 2hr 20min labour and birth. It resulted in Kirsty birthing her baby alone with just her husband at home in front of the fire because the midwives didn't make it on time. Although it was an unplanned free birth it was a wonderful experience and the perfect way to welcome their little one into the family. Curious about Kirsty? Find her on instagram as @kirsty.may3 And here is a sweet little reminder about the 50% discount on the bundle for Mother's Day Month. The Bundle includes The Natural Birth Course, The Nourishing Postpartum Course & 1yr membership in the Maiden Mother & Maga Village. Use the coupon code: MOTHERSDAY26 at the checkout for 50% of the already reduced Bundle. That’s 50% with the Coupon Code: MOTHERSDAY26 Find the link to the bundle in the shownotes or visit sacredbirthinternational.com/the-bundle

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