Tag: mental health
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“Incorporating Holistic Practices into Postpartum Doula Care”
By Melissa Philippe, Afro-Indigenous Traditional Midwife + Holistic Wellness Practitioner Postpartum care is sacred. It is spiritual. It is ancestral. And yet, in modern Western culture, it is often treated as an afterthought, a brief “recovery” period instead of the profound rite of passage into the rest of your life as it truly is. As…
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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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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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Unveiling The B.E. Experience 2024: Be Well, Be Legacy
Calling all seekers of holistic wellness, advocates for personal and professional growth, and those yearning to leave a lasting legacy! On May 18th, 2024, at the illustrious Bric Arts Media venue, prepare to immerse yourself in a day of empowerment, enlightenment, and evolution at The B.E. Experience 2024: Be Well, Be Legacy. What is The B.E.…
Blissful Births & Connections 