Episode 13: On the move - Molly O’Brien finds her way to midwifery

Molly O’Brien

Molly O'Brien is the founder of Optimal Birth, midwife and lecturer. She talks about her journey to midwifery and becoming a biomechanics for birth trainer for perinatal professionals and parents (https://optimalbirth.co.uk/index.php)

I ask the same four questions every podcast: 1) What were you like as a girl? Listen for Molly's reflections on changing from a feisty little girl to one wanting to conform (until she didn't any more!)

2) How did you come to do what you do? (see what happened after wanting to be a nun and a nurse from a young age)

3) How do cycles affect your work and life? (leaning into the cycle of self-employment requires acceptance)

4) Tell me about a transformational moment (her wishes not being respected for her first birthing led to her seeking a better way)

I loved every minute of hearing about Molly's life and about her fire to make birth a wonderful experience for as many parents as possible.

Join the State of Birth online symposium that Molly spoke at in 2021 https://www.thestateofbirth.com (recordings still available)