Transitions: Birth Services for Every Body

03/20/2026

It’s a beautiful morning to get a cup of coffee and chat with your neighborhood Midwife! Stop by The Daily Bird between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM to say hi. We are there every Friday morning to have conversations with community members about whatever sorts of reproductive health questions they may have.

03/19/2026

This is beautiful!

Something new is rolling into the Milwaukee Public Library Villard Square Branch!

We're excited to introduce the Play Cart, a portable, enclosed play space for children ages 2 and under. Park it right next to you at a computer station or seating area and get things done while your little one plays safely nearby.

The Play Cart is the first of its kind at the Milwaukee Public Library, made possible by the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library's Enhanced User Experience Fund.

Ask at the Villard Square Branch to get started or book online at: https://bit.ly/40G11Ca.

03/18/2026

Thanks to all of you, we're almost halfway to our fundraising goal for Tori! They've been able to pay the fees to submit A LOT of their paperwork. Today, another midwife and I will finish signing off their skills, which is a huge accomplishment! As soon as we raise some more cash, they'll be able to submit those, too! If you've ever loved someone who has gone through this process, you know first hand how meaningful, life changing and arduous it is! Tori has achieved so much and touched so many lives. If you can make a donation (no matter the size), or if you're willing to share or comment on this post, it would mean ever so much. Thank you all - we appreciate you more than we can say!

https://gofund.me/d082f3899

03/15/2026

Ever since these sweet grand babies were born, I've been dreaming of a tattoo mark their importance in my life. Scrolling reels a few nights ago, I came across this idea. It's pretty simple but so lovely. Put a marker dot on the finger tips of your little one. Ask them to hold your hand which will transfer the dots to your own hand. Then get a tiny tattoo over each finger tip mark! Today my grandbabies went with me to Elysium Tattoo (right here in Riverwest) and consented to put their tiny dots on me. (I visited the shop ahead of time to schedule it when they wouldn't be busy.) Chriis Hart did the tattoos and his fine line work is amazing. I'm so delighted with how they turned out! Now my sweet little H and A will always be holding my hands.

PS - they're only four so they didn't have a lot of patience for being a room full of things they couldn't touch. Their mama took them home again once we had the finger tip marks in place!

03/13/2026

We’ll be up to our usual shenanigans tomorrow morning at The Daily Bird from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Come by and see us!

03/10/2026

Beautiful words from our student Tori at Greater Love Birth and Community Care.

We are raising funds to cover the costs of Tori's final steps to being a licensed midwife. If you've got a few bucks to spare, please consider donating. Sharing the fundraiser is also very helpful! https://gofund.me/49aec1f65

This little asphalt heart caught my attention while leaving a client’s house yesterday 🖤

I am definitely someone who notices the little things. Whether it’s the robins returning in the spring (spotted a few this past weekend!) or the shift in someone’s demeanor from one visit to the next, I have always tuned in to the details. For a long time, this felt more like a curse than a gift. I was made to feel weird about it by people who thought I spent too much time focusing on the wrong things or putting too much stock into “insignificant” details. Thankfully, I’ve grown past that.

Birthwork has taught me the importance of the big picture *and* all the little details that go into it. While I may be sitting beside your birth pool keeping time in my head for when to listen to your baby next or going over steps for getting you moved to your bed once baby is here, I’m also watching the subtle shifts that you’re making between contractions and noticing the way your partner is watching you with awe and intensity. I’m keeping track of where your water was last set down and making sure I have everything I need nearby for when baby makes their way to your arms.

The big picture is important, but the little details are what make everything come together. And I am grateful for the gift and ability to hold them both.

03/06/2026

Please stop by The Daily Bird tomorrow, March 6, between 9:30 and 11:30 am. We’ll be hanging out and ready to chat with you!

02/27/2026

Tori and I will be at The Daily Bird today from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. If you love great beverages, tasty baked goods, and chatting with your favorite midwives, come see us!

02/27/2026

When midwives are by women's side through pregnancy and birth, health outcomes improve & women are happier with their care. They are more likely to have:

👩🏻 Positive birth experiences
💕 More natural births
✂️ Fewer medical interventions

To improve the health of mums & babies, WHO urges countries to invest in lifesaving midwifery models of care.

bit.ly/4kShgEQ

02/25/2026

As I was prepping some flyers for an upcoming event today, I realized that I don't really share a lot about the family community we're building over here at Transitions. Our past and current clients (and their families) are invited to participate in monthly craft nights and infant feeding circles. Twice a year, we host clothing swaps, as well as opportunities to share their birth stories. And of course we have our two big annual public events: a celebration for International Day of the Midwife and a big pumpkin giveaway. There are never any fees or suggested donations to participate in these activities. It's just part of being in community with the other families at Transitions. Our tag line is "You are welcome here." And we mean with our whole hearts.

02/22/2026

Thanks to your support, we’ve raised 30% of what we need to cover Tori’s testing licensing fees! I’m so grateful to everyone who has donated, shared, commented and reacted to my original post. Thank you! If you’re able to chip in even a few bucks, it would mean the world to us! Sharing and commenting are also very, very appreciated!

If you've worked with Transitions: Birth Services for Every Body in the la… Lucky Tomaszek needs your support for Community Support for Tori’s Midwife Journey