Birthwork: The Intersection of Birth, death, and Ceremony
This conversation is exactly what the birth community needs to hear. Birthwork is the ultimate expression of some of human life's scariest yet most rapturous moments. One becomes the other, and, as such, birthwork itself is an initiation to sitting with the rite of passage of childbirth. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss initiation rites, ancestral lineages, and steps toward resolving horizontal violence in birthwork. A part of this requires we seek a definition of “expertise” beyond labels and credentials alone. Remember: death is on the line in any true rite of passage. What is the role of discomfort as we sit with birth? For us? For the families whom we serve?
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Reference from the show:
- Film: The Business of Birth Control
- Film: The Business of Being Born
- 2024 Born Free Twins-Breech Conference
Learn more about Sevonna and Haize's work:
- The Bridge Midwives
- Rooted Birth
- Restore Forward
- The Victoria Project
- Afrika Ikalafe online training in African spirituality in childbirth
2024 Born Free Twins-Breech Conference:
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My courses:
- Born Free Method: Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
- Clear + Free: Your Holistic Solution to Persistent HPV
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- Immune Intel AHCC® - code BELOVED10 for 10% off
- WeNatal - Free bottle of fish oil with purchase of Him + Her prenatals
Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.
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