River Valley Midwives

01/28/2026

Today is my birthday. One of my very dear clients (I’ve been with her for the majority of her 8 previous pregnancy’s and births) brought me my favorite dessert- chocolate cream pie♥️ But even more special are the ingredients “It’s made from organic cacao beans that were grown in my sister’s yard in Belize, where she roasted the beans and put them in her chocolate spinner. Then spun for 20 hours and then the chocolate is solidified in the pan.” .kurtz . Thank you, so very kind!

01/26/2026

Midwife Life. Joining my midwife sisters and Giving Thsnks that we weren’t called out during the 18” snowstorm! I feel like I’ve put my time in on those over the years! Out before the plows. And sending support out to my fellow midwives who Did have to go out!

01/10/2026

FREE Online Infant Massage Class for
parents and their babies under one year old. It will be held: Friday, Jan. 16th; Thursday, Jan. 22nd & Friday, Jan. 23rd, 2:30-3:30 PM EST, 1:30-2:30 PM Central Time, 12:30-1:30 Mountain
Time, 11:30-12:30 Pacific Time
LIVE ON ZOOM®
REGISTER AT: InfantMassage.info Please plan to come to all sessions, from the comfort of your own
home. We teach new information each day. Infant Massage can help babies sleep better, gain weight, reduce fussiness, improve health and reduce stress. Parents often experience reduced stress and postnatal depression, and increased closeness to
and understanding of their infant. JODY WRIGHT has been teaching infant massage since 1984. She is a parent, grandparent, and longtime International Trainer for Infant Massage
USA® and the International Association of Infant Massage®.|

11/28/2025

11/04/2025

Free online Parent Infant Massage Class Friday Nov 14th and Thursday and Friday Nov 20th and 21st from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM ET.
This class is taught by Northampton local, Jody Wright, who has been teaching parents and educators for over 40 years.
Please visit to sign up for these free infant massage classes.
https://infantmassage.info/info-for-families/free-parent-baby-classes/. Please Share this post with those who might be interested!

09/28/2025

Every birth has moments that stand out. This birth highlighted two stand out experiences for me. The first was her intuitive nature around positioning, needs and mindfulness. She had been doing mindful meditations throughout her pregnancy, and we had so many intentional conversations and moments during prenatals . That practice was so illuminated during this labor, which shifted very quickly once it revealed itself. The second, was the unbridled pride and joy her husband gazed at her with. Not only during the birth, or after the birth, but when their baby first latched, he just looked at her with wonder. I love… love♥️.

09/28/2025

This Tuesday! Free Infant Massage instruction!

09/28/2025

This Tuesday! A rare opportunity!

09/21/2025

Part of my midwifery practice is creating herbal tinctures to help women before birth, during birth, and after birth. I’ve added herbal remedies for postpartum depression and anxiety. Here’s a small sampling of some “go to” herbs.

08/17/2025

Great Birth. Great Team. Grateful.

08/03/2025

While celebrating for her 50th birthday, I looked over and saw a bunch of kids fooling around at the Photo Booth and realized I have been midwife to all of them! This is one of the many beautiful reasons I love being a Community Midwife♥️