Sacred Pregnancy Salt Spring Island

01/06/2021

This is a great video, from an amazing herbalist. I was lucky enough to get to study with him on Oregon many years ago. Also great source for rarer type medicinal herb seeds.

06/25/2018

Love this! Maggie is amazing at what she does, she has personally delivered 3 of my 5 children as well, so close to my heart!

are pleased to present founding BC midwife Maggie Ramsey as the first profile in our 20 Year Anniversary Midwife of the Month Series. Maggie worked as a midwife on Salt Spring Island for 40 years — 20 year before midwifery regulation and 20 years after. You don't want to miss this riveting interview with one of BC's champions of registered midwifery!https://www.bcmidwives.com/_Library/PublicDocuments/Midwife_of_the_Month_-_Maggie_Ramsey.pdf
Salt Spring Island Island Health Canadian Association of Midwives

09/06/2017

Hello Everyone, We are talking about doing a class soon mid to late October or Spring. If you are interested Please leave a message with a preference. It will be a weekend course most likely on Vancouver island. We are currently crunching numbers and interest. we will have a better idea of details late September.

08/09/2017

Island Health provides health care services through a network of hospitals, clinics, centres, health units, and residential care locations. We serve people on Vancouver Island and its surrounding islands as well as people living in mainland communities north of Powell River and south of Rivers Inlet...

04/11/2016

Apologies that I have not answered emails and messages this past week. My dear baby brother has passed away, & we are taking time to be with family & grieve. I will be back to answer emails & messages the following week. Thank you for your understanding in this delicate time.

03/08/2016

Recipe for an electrolyte drink in the birth process: Labour-Aide – 1 qt. (or litre) water – 1/3 c. honey or nice, Canadian Maple Syrup :) – 1/3 c. juice from real lemons – …

02/04/2016

This is just one of the services that I offer my Postpardum mommas.

If you are expecting a baby or recently had a child, you have probably heard of postpartum belly binding. This "phenomenon", which is really common in ma...

01/27/2016

This is a great article on Gentian Violet, & what it really is. Just also know that there are herbal remedies that work on thrush & are completely natural as well, it is always good to seek out alternatives. I have found through experience that both work effectively, but one has no artificial ingredients.
Wanted to share with you, because whether you are a new mom or having your second or third baby, you are tired & drained & sometime just do not have the energy to do some research as you do prior to baby. Gathering some herbal remedies to have in your herbal postpartum kit is a great idea to get both you & baby through those tougher times of the first year. For conditions such as thrush, cradle cap, mastitis, diaper rash, Colic, to name a few. If unsure about the ingredients in a product or where to purchase herbal products contact a Registered Herbalist in your area or feel free to message me, I am happy to answer your questions!

01/23/2016

Breastfeeding for two or more years reduces a woman's risk of developing breast cancer by 50 percent, according to a study conducted by a Yale researcher among women in China.

01/17/2016

I have some really exciting news to share with you all! I will be sharing office space with some great midwives in Fernwood Square in Victoria, BC staring March 1st, for a few days a week. I will be hosting Sacred Pregnancy classes for mommas to be, Birth Journey classes for expecting couples, & also will be offering Postpartum services to new mommas coming this Spring 2016. I will continue posting on SP Salt Spring Island & well as Sacred Pregnancy Victoria as well!

01/16/2016

Va**na Steaming, perhaps you have had of it, it made more mainstream news about a year ago it is an ancient practice with so many benefits. Va**na steaming can in the postpartum period helps to heal & sooth tears from episiotomy & supports health tissue growth. You can add herbs to the make different blends to tone & nourish the vaginal tissues & help to keep a healthy balance of vaginal bacteria. Steaming can also be a way of blessing & honoring the womb.

When Gwyneth Paltrow preached about her love of vaginal steams last January, we were pretty sure the practice wouldn't have a terribly long shelf life. But it's been a year and not only are we still

12/08/2015

This is a great thing to remember! You do not need to wait until your breast is full to offer to baby.

An empty breast makes milk faster than a full one. Don't wait until your breasts feel full to nurse.