Birth in the Tradition

09/25/2025

Preparing for birth holistically involves addressing your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Here are some holistic approaches you might consider: Education, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Breathing Technique’s, Massage and Bodywork. Consider prenatal massage or Acupuncture. Build a strong supportive village of family, friends, or a doula. Emotional support can be crucial during pregnancy and labor.. Create a birth plan that outlines your preferences for labor and delivery. This can help communicate your wishes to your healthcare team.
Incorporate mindfulness practices into your routine. Techniques such as journaling, meditation, or spending time in nature can enhance your emotional well-being. Use essential oils for relaxation or to create a calming environment. Lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang are popular choices. Spend time bonding with your baby through gentle touch, talking, or playing music. This can enhance your emotional connection and reduce stress. By integrating these holistic approaches, you can create a supportive environment for yourself and your baby as you prepare for the birth experience. Join Maternal Wellness Hikers this Sunday at 9:30 am at Arabia Mountain as Haydee Salas (Budding Midwife) talks about ways you can help manifest the birth you want. See you bright and early!!!!

09/25/2025

What an amazing birth we had this opening! Birth Mama’s, Birthing Babies and the Power of Birth itself never ceases to amaze me, even after 40 years of witnessing the Miracle of Life! VBACHB2! Blessings family and birth team!!!

09/06/2025

Lead Hiker and I trekked along the trails at Sweet Water Creek this morning to make certain the grounds were inviting. Along with a pair of good hiking shoes/boots, bring along a support person and or a walking stick for support. Support is so necessary during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum! If you don’t have sturdy or reliable support, the Welcome Center sells some very nice one and of course the floor of the forest has plenty. Sometimes help and support is right in front of our eyes and we overlook them. Recognize where your support is! Bring your support to the hike with you too!!!!!

09/06/2025

WE ARE ON!!!!!!! Come on out and join Maternal Wellness Hikers this Sunday! That’s right, meet us this Sunday at 9:30 am for a Early Autumn Hike at Sweet Water Creek State Park. This is our Lunch and Learn among the Midwives. So bring a friend (expecting or postpartum), your partner, children (no strollers) and the four legged ones. We will give out complimentary Prenatal Kits for your Maternal Wellness. Meet us at 9:30 am in front of the Welcome Center. We will be finished with the days adventure by 1:00 pm! See you then and there!!!!

09/05/2025

We hear you and so we are doing just what you’ve asked!! We will have our large bag of Talkin’TrailMix available for sale!!! Iron Rich Apricots, Dates and Raisins. Cacao, Pumpkin Seeds, Protein Rich Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts, Pecans, Sunflower Seeds, and a new addition to the blend this seasons, Elder Berries! This delicious blend of dried fruits and berries & nuts and seeds are a healthy, tasty snack providing you with the nutrients needed. We hope you enjoy our mix of love!!!!

09/04/2025

WE ARE ON!!!!!!! Come on out and join Maternal Wellness Hikers this Sunday! That’s right, meet us this Sunday at 9:30 am for a Early Autumn Hike at Sweet Water Creek State Park. This is our Lunch and Learn among the Midwives. So bring a friend (expecting or postpartum), your partner, children (no strollers) and the four legged ones. We will give out complimentary Prenatal Kits for your Maternal Wellness. Meet us at 9:30 am in front of the Welcome Center. We will be finished with the days adventure by 1:00 pm! See you then and there!!!!

08/19/2025

Join Mata and Wellness Hikers for a powerful walk honoring Black Woman August! We will walk through Hapeville’s Main Street neighborhood starting and ending at The Academy Theatre. A representative from GirlTREK will speak about justice impacted women with focus on those who have been part of liberation movements.

All GirlTREK walks are uniquely led and this one ends the Giwa way with an interactive drum circle! Walk, learn, drum, dance, and celebrate with us!
is excited to open our season with this powerfully unique experience!
Free Walk! Learn more at: https://www.giwayenmata.org/event-details/community-walk-drum

Check out these resources from GirlTREK: Healthy Black Women and Girls: https://shor.by/GirlTREKCaresTopResources

06/09/2025

Remembering my BFF, Mentor, Sistah, Birth Partner; Mama Nasrah Osuntola… Rest In Power and Rest in Peace.🕊️ Call her Name!

05/29/2025

Giving Birth! A Happy Family. A Family Affair. HBVBAC

05/05/2025