Born Wild Midwifery

09/19/2025

🌙 The Baby Moon 🌙

The internet. Social media. Information overload.
All of it can sneak in and interrupt what’s meant to be one of the sweetest times—the sacred bonding space of the baby moon. ✨

That early postpartum window is meant for rest, skin-to-skin, connection, and falling in love. But constant notifications, scrolling, and comparison culture can pull us away from that presence.

Sometimes the most radical act is to unplug and simply be with our baby. 💕

💭 Did you feel the pull of social media in your early postpartum? How did you create boundaries around your baby moon time?

09/19/2025

🌿 Midwifery & the Medical Model 🌿

Over time, midwifery has been pulled into the medical model. Rules and regulations tend to default to hospital standards, not midwifery wisdom.

Every generation of us has had to rediscover the ways to birth according to nature’s blueprint.

Yes, informed choice is more in the conversation now—but in practice, many care providers still struggle to honor it fully.

To us, it feels… the same, but different. If you know, you know. ✨

💭 What do you notice about how birth is shaped today?

09/10/2025

"We’ve accepted tools like ultrasound without ever demanding evidence that they improve outcomes. That has to change." — Dr. Jen Santos

Did you know that Dopplers and electronic fetal monitoring are also forms of ultrasound—often emitting far more exposure than families realize?

In our recent blog post, Dr. Jen Santos breaks down what every parent and birth worker should know about ultrasound safety, risks, and real alternatives.

If you’re ready to feel informed—not just compliant—this is for you.
Read more:

Explore the risks and overuse of prenatal ultrasounds with Dr. Jen Santos. Learn how informed, intuitive birth choices lead to healthier, more empowered outcomes.

09/09/2025

Today we stood in solidarity with the incredible Kaiser midwives who are on strike ✊💙.

They thanked us for showing up, and we told them:
✨ “When we transfer, we want to transfer to midwives!”

Midwives everywhere deserve safe working conditions, fair pay, and respect for the essential care they provide. Whether in hospitals, birth centers, or homes — we are all connected in this work of protecting families and birthing people.

We’re proud to stand alongside our colleagues and uplift their voices. 💪🌿

09/09/2025

✨ Today we had the joy of attending a beautiful birthworker networking event hosted by 🌿👶

is creating diapers for a new generation — soft, sustainable, and made with nature’s clean-up crew 🌱🍄. It was so inspiring to connect with other practitioners, share resources, and learn more about their mission to bring eco-conscious care into families’ daily lives.

Grateful for the chance to gather with such amazing people in our community 💛

09/08/2025

🌿✨ Why Midwifery at Kaiser Matters ✨🌿

As home birth midwives, there are times when we transfer clients into Kaiser for higher levels of care. In those moments, families are often at their most vulnerable.

When midwives are present at Kaiser, it makes all the difference. 💜 Families feel seen, respected, and supported. The trust and bond they’ve built in midwifery care carries over, helping them feel safe through a big transition.

Midwifery in the hospital isn’t just about birth—it’s about continuity, collaboration, and honoring each family’s values. When midwives and medical teams work together, the experience is calmer, smoother, and truly centered on the family.

🤝 Supporting midwives at Kaiser means supporting families. Always.

✨ Join us in standing with Kaiser midwives as they fight for the care families deserve. Sign the support form through the link in our bio! ✨

09/08/2025

✨ What a beautiful day gathering with our Born Wild families — past and present! ✨

There’s nothing sweeter than seeing babies we’ve welcomed earthside growing up, parents connecting, and new friendships being made on the blanket. Our community really is the heart of this work, and we’re so grateful for every one of you who came out to share the sunshine, laughter, and love. 💛🌿

Here’s to many more circles like this together!

09/06/2025

✨ When I was very young, most of my childhood heroes wore capes, flew through the air, or picked up buildings with one arm. They were spectacular and got a lot of attention.

But as I grew, my heroes changed, so that now I can honestly say that anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.
—Fred Rogers

🤍 In this work, we get to witness everyday heroes—parents meeting their babies for the very first time, birth workers quietly supporting, and families surrounding one another with love. No capes required, just open hands and open hearts.

09/05/2025

🌍✨ International Day of Charity ✨🌍

Charity shows up in so many forms—sometimes it looks like a warm meal for a family, a kind word at the right time, or holding space in life’s most vulnerable moments.

In birth work, we witness this spirit daily:
💧 A partner offering sips of water between contractions.
🍓 A friend bringing nourishing snacks.
🤍 A community wrapping around new parents with love and care.

Charity is more than giving—it’s compassion in action. Today we honor the countless small gestures that sustain families and remind us we are never alone.

09/04/2025

✨ Standing With Kaiser Midwives ✨

This Monday, September 8th, Kaiser midwives are going on strike to demand fair contracts and recognition for the vital care they provide. Midwives are essential to safe, compassionate, family-centered care—and their voices matter. 💜

We will be joining the picket line in Oakland—as long as the babies cooperate and pending any births—and we hope you’ll come stand with us too!

📍 Kaiser Oakland: 3600 Broadway, Oakland, CA
📍 Kaiser Roseville: 1600 Eureka Rd, Roseville, CA
🕖 7 AM – 7 PM

Together, we can show Kaiser leadership just how much our communities value midwifery care.

Can’t make it in person? You can still support midwives by signing the open letter here: link in bio ✨

09/03/2025

🧔✨ Happy National Beard Day! ✨👶

Because nothing pairs better with a fresh beard than fresh baby snuggles. 💕

Here’s to all the bearded dads, uncles, partners, and grandpas who hold space, offer strength, and bring their own special kind of softness to these first moments earthside.

We see you, we celebrate you, and we love the way your little ones already know — beards make the best pillows. 💤

09/02/2025

✨ Breech Birth Conversations ✨

“In Israel, there are quite a few hospitals that offer vaginal breech births as standard practice (meaning: without a fight). They see maybe 20 a month and outcomes have been excellent. The doctors get lots of experience. Women come from far and wide to the hospitals that offer it.”
— Sarah Seymour

This photo is from a surprise breech birth at home in California — a state where families’ options for breech are very limited due to restrictive laws. Many parents here are left choosing between surgery, fighting for hospital support, or staying home unassisted.

🌍 It’s powerful to see how different parts of the world approach breech birth — from normalized, supported care to highly restricted options.

💭 What has your experience been with breech birth?