Category: WOMEN’S HEALTH
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The Impact of Birthkeeper/Doula Support on Maternal Mental Health and Wellbeing
Maternal mental health is an essential part of the birthing journey, yet it is often overlooked in mainstream healthcare. As a traditional midwife and doula, I have seen how consistent, compassionate support can dramatically improve maternal mental health and overall wellbeing. Birthkeepers/Doulas are not just birth workers but emotional anchors who help mothers navigate the…
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The Misinterpretation of ‘Be Fruitful and Multiply’
For generations, faith communities have embraced the command to “be fruitful and multiply” as a blanket mandate for all women, often pushing the idea that a woman’s highest calling is to bear as many children as possible as quickly as possible. But is that truly what God intended? When we look at scripture in its…
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Embracing the Power of Women: A Celebration of Sisterhood, Growth, and Renewal
Hello, Beautiful Souls! March is here, and with it comes a season of renewal, growth, and powerful feminine energy. As we step into Women’s History Month, we take this time to honour the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women past, present, and future. We are the nurturers, the healers, the wisdom keepers, and the life…
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The Role of Traditional Midwives in Modern Healthcare
The Role of Traditional Midwives in Modern Healthcare As a traditional midwife living in America, I often have to prove my midwifery skills. Traditional midwifery is an ancestral practice that has supported women and families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for centuries. Our program, Rooted in Wisdom, is our community-centred women’s group; we receive this…
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Cycle Syncing: Aligning Your Life with Your Menstrual Cycle
Cycle Syncing: Aligning Your Life with Your Menstrual Cycle For centuries, women have been taught to ignore or suppress the natural rhythms of their bodies, often pushing through exhaustion, discomfort, and hormonal shifts without acknowledging their impact. However, cycle syncing—a practice that involves aligning nutrition, exercise, and daily routines with the four phases of the…
Blissful Births & Connections 