Tag: birth worker

• Rooted in Wisdom Collective

  Become apart of our Sisterhood – Free to Join (Donations optional) You can support our mission every month, or pay it forward for the year! Your donation support women in need, helps us supply diapers, postpartum support and more. Member Dues: $25/ Monthly or $300/ Yearly Connect on Facebook, Discord & CalendarFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2634598063596033Discord: https://discord.gg/gFcKMRe3FfCalendar: https://lu.ma/rootedconnections…

  Melissa Philippe

  September 21, 2024

  BRAND UPDATES, HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE, HOLISTIC WELLNESS & SPIRITUALITY, MATERNAL HEALTH, WOMEN’S HEALTH

  afro-indigenous, birth keeper, birth work, birth worker, mentor, mentorship, midwife, traditional midwife

• Empowering Black Women: Role of BirthKeepers and Doulas

  The alarming disparity in maternal mortality rates between Black women and their white counterparts is a pressing issue in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. In my state of Georgia, we…

  Melissa Philippe

  May 23, 2024

  BRAND UPDATES, HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE

  birth keeper, birth worker, birthkeeper, black doula, black maternal health, doula, MATERNAL HEALTH, motherhood, pregnancy

• BirthKeepers, Doulas, and Midwives – Who are they?

  In the intricate tapestry of childbirth support, three key roles emerge as pillars of guidance and care: BirthKeepers, Doulas, and Midwives. While these titles may seem synonymous at first glance, each plays a distinct yet complementary role in bringing new life into the world. Midwives: Historically revered as guardians of birthing knowledge, midwives have walked…

  Melissa Philippe

  May 4, 2024

  HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE

  birth worker, birthkeeper, black maternal health, doula, labor and delivery, midwife

• Understanding the Cultural Wisdom: Why Indigenous Cultures Advocate for a Two-Year Postpartum Healing Period

  In many indigenous cultures around the world, including my own, there exists a deeply rooted belief that it takes approximately two years for a woman to heal fully after giving birth and that it is advisable to wait until this healing period has passed before conceiving another child. This traditional wisdom passed down through generations,…

  Melissa Philippe

  April 9, 2024

  HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE, MATERNAL HEALTH

  afro-indigenous, birth worker, birthkeeper, birthwork, Cultural beliefs about childbirth, doula, Healing after childbirth, Indigenous childbirth traditions, Indigenous maternal health, Postpartum healing, Postpartum recovery, Traditional birthing practices, Two-year postpartum period

• The Essence of an Afro-Indigenous Haitian Full-Spectrum Doula and Death Doula

  In the sacred journey of childbirth and the profound transition of death, there exists a guiding light, a nurturing presence rooted in ancient wisdom and holistic understanding — the doula. Within the rich tapestry of doula care, I underwent the unique experience of becoming an Afro-Indigenous Full-Spectrum Doula and Death Doula. As a standing pillar…

  Melissa Philippe

  March 16, 2024

  HOLISTIC LIFESTYLE, WOMEN’S HEALTH

  afro-indigenous, birth worker, black birth worker, black doula, black healthcare, black maternal, breastfeeding, c-section, doula, free birth, full spectrum doula, haitian doula, vaginal birth