Anja Farin, LM CPM

10/04/2025

Is there anything sweeter than tiny baby toes?

Maybe not sweeter, but it would be great if you followed me on Substack (), where I am iterating my next phase of work in health coaching. I'll be sharing content on health and well-being, including pregnancy and birth, personal finance, and habit change.

09/27/2025

Slipping from summer to fall always has me contemplative. I celebrate many things in the fall—the birthdays of loved ones, the cooler weather, and the relative lack of mosquitoes. But as the light gentles, I am also more aware of the passing of time and the changes that life brings. In these moments of bittersweet reflection, I am utterly grateful and honored to have served so many over the course of my career in birthwork. I also know that my season of actively midwifing is coming to a close. I will be closing down this page on Friday, October 31st. I would love to continue a connection with you! You can find me on Substack (), where I will be writing about birth-related topics, health and wellness, and personal finance. I hope you will join me there, and I hope this move into the new season brings you joy.

01/16/2025

My favorite time of light.

I’ve been quiet on my professional social media platforms for a long time as I’ve been in the process of reimagining my working life. After nearly two years of change and uncertainty, I find myself back in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where I’ve taken a job with the city. I feel blessed to be back near my family and an enormous amount of gratitude for their support in helping me make it happen.

In 2025, I plan to reassess my relationship with midwifery and what role the many years of skill and knowledge building will continue to play in my life. One thing I know for sure is that I’m cheering on my friends, colleagues, former students, and always the beautiful families I’ve served over the years.

I’m gradually moving my social media presence towards platforms that support real journalism, facts, and science. You can find me most often these days on Bluesky .bsky.social, but I’ll give plenty of warning before I leave my professional IG and FB profiles for good.

04/15/2024

Who’s in? I’m looking forward to it! Running with Salem Midwife Collective

Miles for Midwives Oregon

03/27/2024

If anyone is near Portland or Salem Oregon, this fun run is coming up and might be of interest to mother runners. It’s a fundraiser for Oregon midwives—CNMs, CPMs, and traditional health workers. Proceeds from the day will support the professional midwifery organizations and scholarships for BIPOC student midwives. I’d love to meet you if you’re there!

The Miles for Midwives: Coming Back Together is on Saturday May 4, 2024.