https://indiebirth.org/birthwarriorproject/ Dear Prospective Doula,  After working with so many women who are interested in being birth workers (midwives, doulas, etc.) we know that we are all so different.  We have had our own experiences that have led us to birth; plus, location and community served makes us all feel like we have to re-invent the wheel JUST to put ourselves out there in serving women. And while there are many things that make our individual experience different and unique, we all share TWO things in common with every other woman in the world: First…we all care about our sisters, daughters, nieces, neighbors having the BEST childbirth experience possible. Second...you possess deep birth wisdom and ancestral wisdom at varying stages of realization or acknowledgement...whether you know it or not. Unfortunately, our world is such that there are countless obstacles that have been put in the way between you and serving women as a doula/support in the way you dream about. Things like mainstream medicine believing birth is fearful and dangerous...practitioners that work with pregnant women who serve a frightful, broken system... the lack of information that is truly woman-centered... a culture who talks about birth in terms of hypothetical risk of death only... a culture that does not respect women or babies or mothers... a lack of access to true midwifery, and a long history of systemic birth abuse in the system. The list goes on and on. Many of you have already experienced being a doula on these terms; and you know there is a better way. A more loving, more connected way that makes real SENSE to your mind and your heart. A way that will change the next generation and allow for babies to come into this world in love and peace. You KNOW there is another way because you do; and you've seen and felt how the "normal" way breaks mothers and babies to pieces. It is for these deep reasons that Indie Birth, and this new Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation course has been created! We know you know. And we are here to share our own wisdom, knowledge and years of experience with you. So that you know you are not alone, you were never wrong, and there's a whole community of women who feel they way you do and believe what you do. We are here to add our energy to the learning, growth and revolution that is upon us. https://indiebirth.org/birthwarriorproject/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPZU_MSgpso

“A return to all that is human, sacred and ancient” -Alexandra Kisitu I loved talking to kindred spirit and author Alexandra about her book, “Back to the Womb: Claiming Birth Sovereignty”. I really loved this discussion with such a kick-ass, smart woman who has dug deeper into the culture of home birth here in Hawai’i. Alexandra also includes her own personal stories and beliefs around the power and sacredness of birth. They are so similar to my own, and with midwifery politics to boot in our chat, we could have spoken for hours. Learn more and order a copy of her book here -- alexandrakisitu.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrBx5yHCX-8