Traditional Roots Midwifery

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The Defender will bring readers live updates on today’s and tomorrow’s meetings of the CDC vaccine advisory committee. The two-day meeting agenda includes a discussion of possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.

09/18/2025

👶💦Did you know that waterbirth isn’t just gentle—it connects us back to our biological and ancestral roots?💦👶

In a recent conversation, Barbara Harper reminded us of the deep wisdom found in both ancient midwifery texts and modern science. Her decades of global work highlight why water and patience remain essential to safe, sacred birth.

💧 Birth in Water Is Our Nature
For millions of years, humans evolved alongside water. Research shows that being near, in, or under water changes brainwaves, reduces stress, and supports physiologic stability (Nichols, Blue Mind, 2014)

💧 Ancient Wisdom on Water & Birth
As far back as 1903, midwifery textbooks advised that if a woman doesn’t have access to a warm bath in labor, her labor should be considered abnormal

💧 The Cord Carries Life
Barbara emphasized what early textbooks knew and modern science has confirmed: delaying cord clamping allows vital stem cells and immune factors to flow from the placenta to the newborn, supporting immunity, healing, and even tissue regeneration (Mercer & Erickson-Owens, 2010)

💡 Whether headfirst or breech, in hospitals or at home, every baby deserves the chance to transition gently—with time, warmth, and uninterrupted connection.

✨ Interested in offering waterbirth at your practice?
Learn from the best, Barbara Harper, founder and our director at Waterbirth International. Join the thousands of providers wordlwide who have learned from Barbara's evidence-based training.

💧🌍 See the full interview here: https://vimeo.com/912108295 🌍💧

09/17/2025

The Study Outcome…

The truth finally comes out.
If you are researching vaccine safety check this out.

“This is devastating.” Find me a vax-unvax study showing the vaccinated are healthier. Pro tip: you can’t.