Aura Birth and Wellness

11/20/2025

Thank you so much to Voyage Denver for the interview!

Auriel Cerio-Bernstein shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below. Auriel, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we ...

11/15/2025

11/14/2025

Beginning January 2026, we welcome you to experience the world’s first cultural center fully dedicated to the preservation and celebration of African Indigenous & Black diasporic Midwifery.

Inside The Historic Jamaa Birth Village Cultural Heritage Center, you’ll find:

• Membership opportunities that help sustain our work and connect you to a global network of birth justice advocates.

• Guided museum tours that honor the stories, artifacts, and traditions of African & Black midwives of the diaspora.

• Research and genealogy appointments through the African Indigenous Midwifery Library & Research Institute.

• Rotating exhibits that celebrate the art, science, and spirituality of birth across the African diaspora.

Special Events:

February 2026-Black Midwifery Global History

March 2026-Midwifery & Genealogy: Who was the midwife in your family?

April 2026-Midwifery Folklore & Storytelling: A gathering of storytellers and folklorists on the pioneering legends and legacies in midwifery

May 2026-African Indigenous Midwifery: What is it exactly?

Each visit supports our mission to preserve Black diasporic midwifery history, advance maternal health, and celebrate birth as cultural heritage.

Plan your visit or become a member at jamaabirthvillage.org.

11/14/2025

11/07/2025

Decades of research have shown that round-the-clock fetal monitoring does not reliably predict fetal distress, and experts say it leads to many unnecessary surgeries. But it’s still used in nearly every birth in the U.S. because of business and legal concerns, a New York Times investigation found. https://nyti.ms/3WF7yLx

11/01/2025

Resources for anyone affected by the government shutdown!

Notice: These resources are shared by Postpartum Support International (PSI) for informational purposes only. PSI does not endorse, guarantee, or monitor the availability or quality of any listed services. If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de and Cris...