Tag: pregnancy
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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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Get Your Birth Worker Business Started with the Ultimate Form Packet
Starting a career as a birth worker is a fulfilling and empowering journey, but it can also feel overwhelming to get all the necessary tools in place. As someone who has been in the birth industry, I know how much time and effort it takes to create all the forms you need to operate professionally…
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Upcoming Womb-men’s Health and Newborn Education Courses – Launching 2025
We are thrilled to announce two exciting courses designed to enhance your understanding of health and caregiving: the Women’s Health Course and the Newborn Education Course. Both courses will commence in 2025 and offer a wealth of knowledge and support for participants. Women’s Health Course Course Overview: February 2025 This comprehensive Women’s Health Course is…
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Using Insurance and HSA/FSA with a Birth Keeper/Doula
I love that insurance companies are beginning to cover birthkeeper/doula services. It shows that the world is beginning to see the benefits of having a birthkeeper/doula. They help to lower cesarean rates, decrease epidural use and improve overall health outcomes! Insurance companies should cover birthkeepers/doulas; they save them so much money! The great news is…
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Embracing Free Birth: A Woman’s Right to Choose
In a world increasingly dictated by medical standards and institutional protocols, the concept of free or unassisted birth is often met with scepticism, particularly from those entrenched in Western healthcare systems. As a passionate advocate for women’s autonomy in childbirth, I firmly believe that every woman should have the right to choose how she brings…