Clary Sage Midwifery & Wellness

02/02/2026

The postpartum rule of 5’s is a helpful reminder to take time to rest, recover, and bond with your new baby.

Have you heard of the postpartum 5‑5‑5 rule? It’s one of the best ways to set yourself up for a smooth, supported recovery.

Yes — it’s hard, especially if you have other little ones at home. That’s why I always recommend starting your postpartum planning as soon as you get pregnant.

The earlier you prepare, the easier it is to have the rest, help, and healing you deserve.

01/27/2026

So grateful to be a part of this amazing group of birth workers and life savers. Neonatal resuscitation with Midwives Untethered was amazing! I can’t believe I’m actually saying I can’t wait to renew my NRP again.

Heartfelt thank you to Methow Valley Midwifery for bringing Midwives Untethered to our birth center. We had the opportunity to host multiple midwives, midwifery students, birth assistants, doulas, and EMTs from LifeLine Ambulance, Inc. in this collaborative training.

More than just a class, this was an amazing opportunity to bring a multidisciplinary team together for sharing, laughing, debriefing, and being grounded in our healing and learning.

01/23/2026

Did you eat dates?? Did it help labor along?

01/16/2026

For the mommas. If you’ve been searching for community, this is an amazing resource here in Omak.

Just a reminder that Coffee & Cradleboards is happening tomorrow at 5:00 PM! ☕👶

Our peer support groups are here to offer connection, understanding, and a judgment-free space for parents and caregivers.

Come as you are - tired, overwhelmed, excited, or somewhere in between. This is a cozy, welcoming space to connect, share, and be supported alongside others who truly get it! 💜

01/04/2026

When is the best time to start pushing? New research just published!

There does seem to be an ideal sweet spot around 1 hour past complete. The length of time actively pushing increases slightly at 2 hours and again at 3 hours. This study did not necessarily look at other indicators of maternal or neonatal health, so there may be other reasons to push immediately or hold off on pushing based on fetal position and the maternal/neonatal status.

https://ow.ly/5VTA50XRfPc

01/04/2026

Dr. Janell Green Smith, DNP CNM APRN fought for equity in birth, a sister midwife, she lost her own life in childbirth. We keep her name in our prayers and our posts to speak awareness. Her impact will not fade into oblivion if we can share her story.

We honor the life and legacy of Dr. Janell Green Smith. ❤️

Dr. Janell was a brilliant leader, a faithful daughter of the Purpose Place and a true carrier of vision.
She was an intercessor and a midwife both naturally and spiritually, laboring in prayer, wisdom, and love to help birth purpose in others. Her life was marked by service, strength, and unwavering faith, and her impact on this House will remain forever.

Our hearts are broken, yet we rest with assurance and hope, knowing she is with Jesus.
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8

Pastors Kenneth and Natasha Leonard, along with The Purpose Place Partners, are covering her husband, Daiquan Smith, and her precious daughter, Eden Smith, in constant prayer, love, and care.
We humbly ask that Daiquan be given the time and space to grieve during this sacred season. Your prayers and thoughtful support are sincerely appreciated.

Dr. Janell, thank you for your life, your obedience, and your legacy. You will always be loved and remembered. 🤍

01/02/2026

2025 has been a season of growth and opportunity. Excited for the opportunity to support more families in 2026!

12/25/2025

Pushing looks so different for each mother, each midwife/doctor and each setting. One thing remains constant in birth, and that is it keeps you humble.

“Quite tragically, women of the Western world have had stolen from them a true concept of birth. Their image of birth is based on television programs, medical experiences, and popular fear-based culture. But birth does not have to be this way. By retracing our steps and by learning to appreciate the miracle and majesty of natural design, we can retake birth and motherhood as a birthright and rite of passage.” – Isaac Hernandez, DC

This deeply personal and empowering freebirth story is an example of how reverence for nature, vitalist philosophy, and unraveling the perspectives taught to women by modern medical systems can lead to a birth governed by intuition, autonomy, and natural design. Reconsider birth as a rite of passage guided by innate intelligence rather than fear-based intervention—keep reading “The Little Lion: A Freebirth” by Isaac Hernandez, DC now in the latest issue of Pathways. Subscribers can access online now: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/pregnancy-birth/the-little-lion-a-freebirth.html

12/14/2025

A little midwifery history here in the United States.

12/13/2025

Updated: Our clinic is now IN-NETWORK with the following insurance companies.

Premera
Aetna
Cigna
United
Coordinated Care
Ambetter
Community Health Plan of Washington
Lifewise

We also offer discounted and sliding scale payments for those in need based on income. We at Clary Sage believe ability to pay should not influence access to the best care.