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WHAT ARE FREEBIRTH AND BIRTHKEEPING?

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Freebirth, a term coined by visionary midwife Jeannine Parvati Baker, is an autonomous, physiological birth that proceeds spontaneously via a unique, biologically designed hormonal blueprint. It takes place at home or another intimate location, and is free of disturbances that hinder the natural unfolding of birth, such as gratuitous medical management. Most importantly, freebirth centers the mother as the authority of her experience and views mother and baby as one intricately connected being, lovingly known as the motherbaby dyad.

 

Birthkeeping is a way of being. It is an answer to a call to protect birth, and to show others the way toward sovereign, powerful home birth experiences without a medical attendant present. As birthkeepers, we (I work alongside a dear sister in this realm, Kaitlin Pearl) have promised to protect natural, physiologic birth because we believe it is the safest and most profound way to give life and evolve into a mother. As highly sensitive women, we tune into the surrounding environment  and protect your primal space.

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Our way of birthkeeping is founded in truthtelling and deep reverence for the natural world. As such, we help to educate women about the natural process of birth when left undisturbed, and we provide resources that will inform women of the ways they can most effectively care for themselves before, during, and after birth.

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WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE 

 

Prenatal support

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• Three prenatal sessions, which typically take place at your home or out in nature, so that we can grow closer to one another and answer any questions you may have about sovereign birth and mothering. These can be structured in a variety of ways, for example: dinners, picnics, hikes, and beach or park days.

• On-call availability during the weeks that you expect your baby to be born

      Birth Support

• In-person or nearby (virtual/phone) support during your birthing time

• In-person support includes an intentional holding of the sacred birthing space; extra hands to gather what’s needed and necessary according to you, the mother; general comfort measure provisions as requested; feedback, as requested; and an abundance of good energy.

• Nearby support includes communication via video call, phone call, or text, as well as spiritual support from afar. This option is ideal for families who desire a solitary birth experience but want a knowledgeable birthkeeper available for Q&A during the birthing time.

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Immediate postpartum support

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• Immediate postpartum nourishment, tidying, and organization.

• Cord-care and clamping, cord-burning ceremony, or lotus birth support. 

• Guided placenta exploration and preservation (processing/freezing).

• One in-person postpartum visit within the first two weeks after birth. We can use this visit to lead a placenta burial ceremony on your land (an experience we highly recommend). 

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Disclaimer: Our birthkeeping services are not medical care of any kind, nor is birthkeeping a form of professional mental health care as defined by the medical-industrial complex. Our way of birthkeeping does not constitute medical diagnoses or medical advice of any kind. If you feel called to receive medical support for your physical or mental well-being, we suggest that you reach out to a trusted healthcare provider at your discretion.

“Aquadural” from the Birth Undisturbed Photography Series by Annie Lennard

Grattitude exchange

$2,200

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Reciprocity is key, and no one will be left behind due to a lack of funds.
Trades and payment arrangements are available.

Birthkeeping is an intimate art of service. Before committing, let’s connect and speak about your desires, fears, and intuitive inklings surrounding your birth.

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