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Moon Garden Midwifery

Mary Betsellie, CPM LM | Home Birth Midwife in Arizona 🏜
https://linktr.ee/moongardenmidwifery

07/09/2025

In person in North Phoenix. If you are interested in hosting in your area, DM me.

04/15/2025

The placental site is where the placenta was attached to the uterine wall, and when it detaches after birth, it exposes raw tissue and open blood vessels.

It is not a wound and it is not the size of a dinner plate.

Calling it a wound helps communicate the importance of rest and healing during postpartum (especially in American culture where people underestimate how much recovery is happening).
But it can also sound overly dramatic or even pathologizing.

It does bleed, and the body begins a rapid repair process involving uterine contractions, clotting, and tissue remodeling.
So yes, it is a site of healing, but it’s not an open wound with broken skin or tissue that needs external repair.
It typically measures 8–9 cm in diameter immediately after birth.

By the end of the first week, the site is much smaller and more sealed off — often under 3–4 cm across.
By week 3–4, it's almost completely regenerated in a normal recovery.
Why the word “wound” persists:

Trust the body in it's innate wisdom, and support it with good nutrition and rest.

08/30/2024

And it is going to continue to grow. Come see me. I have evening and Saturday appointments. In-home or in office in Phoenix

07/14/2024

A gift from the author, going to dig in today.

07/01/2024

Online Zoom meet with
Mary Betsellie, CPM LM

• How to assess the safety of herbal remedies

• Common herbs to avoid and their potential risks

• Evidence-based information beyond general search results

• Proper use of safe herbal remedies

• Tips for integrating herbs into a healthy pregnancy and lactation journey

This is for anyone who wants to empower themselves with safe and effective herbal knowledge. Whether you are an herbalist or pregnant and nursing a baby yourself, this is for you.

Register here
$75 investment
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05/06/2024

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05/05/2024

We have openings for new clients in October, November, and December. As a home birth midwife, I provide personalized, holistic care, while keeping your safety and satisfaction in the priority.
Reach out today to reserve your spot! 🤱🏽💫

📞 Schedule a free consultation here. https://moongardenmidwifery.as.me/schedule.php

04/05/2024

"Guard your postpartum space with care. Those first weeks are precious and vulnerable. Birth cracks us wide open on every level. This is true whether your birth journey was challenging or easy. Consciously create your postpartum space with the same fierce energy that you planned your birth with. Set boundaries with family and and loved ones beforehand. For those entering this sacred space, bring positive energy. Avoid negativity like arguments, gossip, or judgment. In many cultures, safeguarding the postpartum period was once a common practice. Share below how you nurtured your postpartum sanctuary. 💖 "

02/11/2024

What an incredible day we had yesterday. Over 100 midwives who work in all settings and who carry different midwife credentials came together. We were joined by birthworkers, doulas, lactation specialists, OB's, and other doctors. This to me was incredible. There is a lot of work to be done in Arizona which is why this event was created. But I wonder if others there understood just how special this was. There are places in this country where the birth specialists all work in silos, do not communicate or collaborate, have the spirit of competitiveness, and are even hostile toward one another. To me, this was like a dream. Thank you to all who put in the work to make this happen. I am so hopeful about the future of maternity care here in AZ. Thank you
ACNM, AZ chapter

12/12/2023

Become certified for life with Traditional Childbirth Arts. No annual fees, no required membership, and continuous education to uphold your certification.

This course prepares those who wish to focus on providing support within the hospital or clinical setting.

🟣 Why Choose Our Certification Course?

▫️ Holistic Approach: Immerse yourself in the art of holistic care, embracing the mind, body, and spirit of the birthing experience.

▫️Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights shared by experieiced doulas and childbirth professionals.

▫️ Hands-On Practicum: Gain practical experience through in-person practicums, ensuring you're well-prepared for the field.

▫️Certified for Life: No annual fees, no required membership, and access to continuous education to keep your certification active.

🟣 What to Expect:

▪️Friday Night Zoom: Dive into the foundations of doula care in an engaging virtual environment.

▪️ In-Person Practicum: Immerse yourself in hands-on learning on Saturdays and Sundays, preparing your hands for real-world scenarios.

🟣 TCBA Hive Benefits:

▫️Up-to-Date Curriculum: Access evidence-based content on supporting births that occur in the hospital.

▫️Certification: Showcase your certification in hospitals, establishing credibility.

▫️Ongoing Support: Enjoy continuous guidance throughout your certification and doula career.

▫️Free In-Person Practicums: Attend future hospital birth doula in-person practicum at no additional cost.

▫️Mentorship: Benefit from mentorship opportunities to enhance your skills.

▫️Digital Access: Explore the TCBA Hospital Birth Doula Curriculum digitally.

▫️Exclusive Discounts: Avail discounts on other TCBA certifications and classes.

▫️Website Listing: Personalized listing on the TCBA website (once certified).

📆 Upcoming Practicum
February 9th, 10th and 11th:

- Friday Zoom: 6:30 PM EST

- Saturday Practicum: 9 AM - 4 PM (Hauppauge)

- Sunday Practicum: Same Schedule

Join the TCBA Doula Certification Course

Register here https://MoonGardenMidwifery.as.me/DoulaCert

Join us in this transformative journey of becoming a certified doula.

11/17/2023

Floral preparations for pregnancy, birth & postpartum.

Upon signing up you will be mailed a box with a sample of the herbs we will be discussing in our class. 💐

For each plant, we will cover:

Historical and traditional uses

Folklore

Building relationships and communicating with the plants

Energetics of each plant

Actions of each plant

Affinities of each plant

Application and remedies of each plant

Practical uses and application for preconception, pregnancy, birth & postpartum

This class is for doulas, midwives and anyone wanting to know more about herbs for the childbearing year.

🌺 Full series coming in 2024!

Registration CLOSES December 8th (because you need your herbal kit mailed to you)

💐 Register HERE: https://MoonGardenMidwifery.as.me/flowers

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Huntington, NY

Telephone

+16316218848

Website

http://www.homebirthphoenix.com/

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Sacred Space Birth Services Is owned and operated by Mary Betsellie. She has been providing pre-natal, birth and postpartum doula services since 2006. She received my first Doula certification from Birth Arts International and is also a Hypnobabies® Certified Hypno-Doula. She s the the co founder of Traditional Doula and Midwifery Arts a doula certification and continuing education organization. www.tdoulaarts.com Mary is also a certified herbalist specializing in women and womb wellness. Mary is currently a student midwife at he Midwives College of Utah and is working towards her BSM and CPM. You can follow her on her midwifery journey here https://www.marybetsellie.com/ Sacred Space Birth Services provides birth and postpartum doula support, placenta preparation services and culturally responsible birth ceremonies. To learn more about our services see www.sacredspacebirthservices.com