Appalachian Birth Traditions

02/14/2025

If you want direct entry midwifery as an option in WV, you need to oppose this bill. I am sure more will be forthcoming.

Bill Status - Bill Text

11/30/2024

04/28/2023

My Nursing Mother tea has a new look. The first three herbs promote a healthy milk supply and the last two promote a calm , peaceful let down. I breastfed 9 children including a set of twins so basically those 18 years were the most precious memories of snuggling with my babies while getting restful moments in my hectic parenting life. I quickly learned that nursing the baby before they were crying made for a peaceful baby for the baby was learning that his/her needs were met outside the womb. Inside the womb they were receiving nutrition and hearing mother’s heartbeat around the clock. When a baby is born their tummy is very small so they need frequent nursing and frequent nursing simulates milk production. So brew up a quart of tea by pouring simmering hot water over 2 tablespoons of tea in a quart jar. Let the tea brew for at 15 minutes, add a little honey a dash a salt and if you like a little cream. Strain the tea into a thermos, keep it near your favorite nursing nest to sip while enjoying this precious moment with your baby.

04/16/2023

Finished with time to spare for a bite to eat! Blessed to have the support of others in this journey.

A truly amazing experience assisting Appalachian Birth Traditions, Sarah, with a beautiful homebirth last evening.

03/01/2023

Glucose Goddess is the perfect follow for anyone concerned about blood sugars and really this should be all of us.

01/09/2023

Podcast available now! Consider signing up to tell your own breastfeeding story. https://www.facebook.com/100088038756437/posts/128008560143769/?flite=scwspnss

First episode is officially out! Find it on Spotify!

Follow this link to listen:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/64EoMejKZ9TdKukZu43Dsv?si=P40JgUMUT5Wd6-tFu6faZw

Listen to host, Shayla Lucas, explain why she decided to help other women tell their breastfeeding stories and how it all started with a few breastfeeding photos. In this episode, Shayla recalls the birth of her first child and breastfeeding experience with special guest, Sarah Haddox, who helped Shayla on her journey navigating a rough and unexpected start to breastfeeding. Sarah shares information and insight about her experience with birth and breastfeeding on a professional and personal level, as well.

Sarah Haddox, PT, CCLS, traditional midwife - Sarah lives in West Virginia with her husband and four children, ages 5, 8, 11, and 13. Sarah homeschools her children and operates her business, Appalachian Birth Traditions, currently serving Huntington, West Virginia and the surrounding area providing birth and breastfeeding support to local mothers.

Connect with Sarah on Facebook Appalachian Birth Traditions

Connect with the host, Shayla, @ www.kinshipmothers.com

New Episode every Monday!

Follow the link to submit your story!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8uwax31XRtI6h_HTj3cLb-jIDe4jJbvJFKD9uDLi-Es2jyQ/viewform

01/08/2023

https://www.facebook.com/kinshipmothers

New podcast to follow! I am honored to be the first guest. Should be out tomorrow!

Kinship Mothers podcast is a collection of breastfeeding stories told by mothers, hosted by a mother.

12/27/2022

2022 Statistics
(all births I was privileged to attend)
Blessed with some repeat clients, and some new.
Breastfeeding rate 100%
Homebirths: 11
*One unassisted due to a tremendously fast labor
Transports: 1 – due to prolonged labor/lack of progress, first time mom
Hospital birth (planned, doula, unmedicated): 1
Total Clients: 14