Q&A with WomanKind Midwifery
We asked the team at WomanKind Midwifery a series of questions to get a deeper sense of who they are as individuals and to have a little fun! Take a look: Marielle; Founder & Midwife Aleah; Home Birth Nurse Angie; Home Birth Nurse Olivia; Patient Care Ashley; Behind the scenes Assistant Favorite birthy books or…
Finding Milk and Peace
I was not ready to have my baby when labor began. It started at 30 weeks 5 days, and I was kept on bed rest until my daughter was born at 35 weeks. She came out healthy and crying, and that moment felt like heaven. But, after she was born, things quickly became very challenging.…
First Trimester Self-Care: Prioritizing Your Well-Being During Pregnancy
The first trimester of pregnancy is a profoundly transitional time for both momma and developing baby. Taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being during this period is crucial for a healthy and positive pregnancy experience. Physically, hormonal fluctuations may lead to symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and discomfort. Emotionally, expectant mothers may experience…
For Jax – Aleah’s Birth Story
My first pregnancy was surreal. Or, at least, what I can recall of it 12 years later. I had already been a nurse for 4 years at the time with a good knowledge base, but I was constantly in awe of the physical and emotional process. I just felt deeply moved by the magic of…
Honoring the Profound Power of the Placenta
In the realm of childbirth, there is an often-overlooked source of profound power and wonder—the placenta. The placenta holds a deep significance and sacredness that deserves recognition. In her book The Forgotten Chakra, Robin Lim explains the placenta as the Apara, or the bridge between spirit and earth. The conduit, unity of mother, child and…
✨ I Have Finished Breastfeeding ✨
Jethro turned three on Wednesday – the birthday which has signified the end of breastfeeding for each of my four children. It has taken me a few days to even be able to write about it because there is so much to process. I am so heartbroken, so relieved and so damn proud. I have…
The Healing Connection; Exploring the Miracles of Skin-to-Skin Contact
Over time, we have learned that the action of skin to skin contact between mother and baby is more than “just” a loving cuddle. Instead, it is a remarkable practice that holds potential for both physical and emotional healing. A therapeutic embrace that can deepen a bond, enhance intuition, and signal the body for our…
Peyton’s Birth Stories
For as long as I can remember I’ve always dreamed of having a water birth. I don’t even know where the idea came from as no one in my family had done anything like that. I remember hearing about Midwifery in my nursing school curriculum and instantly being drawn to it and then being validated…
The Fourth Trimester; How to Heal & Grow into your Motherhood Journey
“Pregnancy and birth require us to open and expand. Postpartum requires that we close our physical bodies back up, that we redefine our personal boundaries, and that we reconnect with ourselves as newly born Mothers.” -Rachelle Garcia Seliga with Innate Traditions We live in a culture that convinces mothers to push forward and “bounce back”…
Katie’s Home Birth Story
I went into labor at 7:30pm on the 29th of December. I remember laying on the couch feeling a tightening in my stomach. It felt different from anything I’d experienced before. Not painful, just new. I decided to ignore it and continued to watch TV with my husband while timing my contractions when they came.…