Sharing my honest process here and reminiscing about the first birth I ever attended alone, 17 years ago! My sister and my nephew gave me this honor (or rather, the Universe did) and I enjoyed reflecting on this story and the relative innocence. Can we regain innocence and a naive nature for something we know […]
There is so much to say and teach about the postpartum time but Margo and I are offering a 3 hour masterclass on this topic, in as much depth as the time allows! I know that for myself, each of my 10 postpartum times (not to mention my few postpartums after losses) were HUGELY INFLUENTIAL […]
It’s been a weird month that feels both long and short! This is primarily a personal update and also a share about three things (I tried to keep it to 3!) that I came away with during my last intense somatic training. It does tie back to birth and birth work in many many ways […]
Libel and lies suck, so here’s the truth if you are a nosey person who has been wondering! If you’re on social media perhaps you’ve come across it and here is our final and only response. Sam Hypes was released from her support position with Indie Birth in May 2024 for inconsistent work effort and […]
I feel like it used to be a “thing” to want proof of something before you bought it/chose it. But nowadays, in the era of *literally anyone can “make” a midwifery school if they have the tech skills* I wonder if that is still true. Indie Birth Midwifery School as it’s known now has been […]
Ah, this was so healing to share! I tell the story of having half my cervix taken many many years ago. The story defies what actually happened after (birthing 10 babies!) and I feel like it’s such a powerful testament to our bodies, beliefs and our Soul path. Our bodies know how to heal and […]
In this inspiring episode of Midwifery for the People, I sit down with Daniel White, Co-Founder of QNTMLY & The CRD Challenge, and Founder & NPO Chair of Sleep Better Live Better. Nikko Kennedy, long time friend of Indie Birth introduced me to Daniel recently when she suggested I might want to be an ambassador […]
In one model of midwifery as it’s presently being offered, the midwife is the mechanic. Imagine a car that isn’t shifting into reverse very smoothly. What an inconvenience. Who do you call? Likewise, some midwives have interpreted this role as one where things need a-fixin. There are women often waiting in line to become clients […]
I am so honored to have recorded this chat with my mentor and elder, Donna Maria. I began life studies with her over 4 years ago and this glimpse into her stories and life and perspective is only a fraction of her wisdom. Her way of seeing is what people NEED at this time, in […]