Birth is not a medical emergency but a sacred rite of passage. It is a physiological process that, when honoured, unfolds with divine precision. Yet, in modern times, we’ve been conditioned to fear our bodies. We’ve been taught to distrust our wombs, to silence our intuition, and to surrender our power to systems that do not always centre our well-being.

As a traditional midwife, I’ve witnessed the miracle of life emerging through pain, power, surrender, and grace. The physiology of birth is not simply about dilation and contractions. It is the body’s ancient language — a dance between hormones, breath, and the sacred intelligence of the womb.

When a woman feels safe, oxytocin — the “love hormone” — flows freely. This is the same hormone that fuels orgasms, breastfeeding, and bonding. In birth, oxytocin creates rhythmic surges that soften the cervix, guide the baby down, and flood the body with a natural euphoria. But cortisol is released when a woman is afraid, observed, or interrupted — and the body closes off—labour stalls. The body resists.

The cervix is not just flesh — it is spirit. It opens when a woman is emotionally, spiritually, and physically ready. That readiness is often hindered in clinical settings, where bright lights, cold hands, and impersonal protocols can override the body’s wisdom. Actual physiological birth happens in warm, undisturbed environments. It is supported by patience, midwives who trust the process, and a community honouring the divine feminine.

In our Afro-Indigenous traditions, birth is guided by ceremony. We sing, pray, and anoint with sacred herbs. We touch bellies not just with skill but with reverence. We remind mothers that they are not alone — that their ancestors birthed in the same strength and that birth is not something to survive but to reclaim.

Many women do not know what birth should feel like. They do not know that they are designed to give birth. Their body holds a blueprint that is more ancient than any textbook. That pain has a purpose, and that purpose is transformation. In the right environment, the body remembers.

It is time to return birth to its rightful place — not behind hospital curtains, but within the sacred circle of women’s wisdom. It is time to unlearn the fear and relearn our power.

That is why Rooted in Wisdom exists. We are more than a community — a movement—a reclamation. Through our workshops, circles, and educational offerings, we teach women and teens the truth about their bodies, their cycles, and their sacred capacity to birth, heal, and lead.

If you are ready to unlearn, reclaim, and embody your womanhood’s fullness, join Rooted in Wisdom. Become part of our mission to educate, empower, and uplift the next generation of womb-bearers through holistic wellness and ancestral truth.

Your womb remembers. Let us remind you.