Tag: health
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Pregnancy is Dangerous. Here’s Why You Should Treat It Like the Sacred, Risky Initiation It Actually Is.
Many times, people are shocked that as a traditional midwife women’s health activist, holistic wellness and spiritual practitioner, I am always actively warning, educating and building knowledge for people to understand what pregnancy and motherhood really mean and what it looks like, what it could look like and often times that comes with backlash because…
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How to Get Insurance to Pay For Your birthkeeper/Doula
One of the big questions I get asked is if I hire a birthkeeper or doula, will my insurance company cover her fees? And if so, how do I go about it? This is a very good question because if you’re olanning for a home birth understand most of the costs are out-of-pocket and it…
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Herbal Remedies for Fertility and Conception
Fertility is a sacred journey deeply rooted in our ancestors’ wisdom, the rhythms of the earth, and the divine balance of the body. As an Indigenous Taíno, Haitian, and African woman, I honour the power of natural herbs that have supported conception for generations. As you have witnessed, our family’s TTC journey from the supplements,…
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Empowering Women of Colour Through Doula Support
As a traditional midwife, birthkeeper, and advocate for holistic wellness, I have witnessed firsthand how empowering women of colour through birthkeeper/doula support can profoundly transform birth experiences. In many communities, especially among Black and Indigenous women, birthing has historically been a sacred and community-oriented experience. However, over time, the medicalisation of birth has often left…
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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…
Blissful Births & Connections 