Full Circle Birth Works LLC.

05/21/2020

It has been said...(and it was a bad ass midwife mind you) that a woman will remember how she was made to feel during her pregnancy and birth.....FOR LIFE.
This will spiral into all of who she is...how she is...how she is BEING with her baby, her spouse, herself.
Imagine if we started to make birth about the actual mother and baby matrix instead of acting like vampires seeking a hit off the divine channeling this mamma is doing.
GOOD RULE OF THUMB: if you were not there when baby was made.....chances are, you will not be invited when the baby comes earthside.
"Sacred Vessels need honoring during the ceremonial pouring out of life."-Mackenzie Christy

04/01/2020

It is a very ignorant, and arrogant thing to Guarantee someone they will not be exposed to COVID in your facility.
Playing "GOD" with someone's life.....pride commeth before the fall....
Homebirth will continue to statistically remain the safest option for women and baby......and during COVID, it is skyrocketing with great outcomes as always.....
Remember you have options mamma.

03/29/2020

"Everyone is up in arms about the no-support person rule at hospitals (that New York just nixed), but even the presence of one "support person" will not spare many women of color from racism and abuse, especially in times of crisis maternity care. The new social distancing motto STAY HOME applies to birth now more than ever. Every community needs an exponential increase in midwives of color and a return to in-community, woman-centered, family-centered Woman-to-Woman care.

1) Among mothers with low socioeconomic status, 18.7% of white women reported mistreatment compared to 27.2% of women of color. Indigenous women were the most likely to report experiencing at least one form of mistreatment by health-care providers during birth, followed by Black and Hispanic women.

2) Physicians who are not properly trained in lactation management are now making broad stroke decisions, unnecessarily separating mothers and infants with no symptoms, while ignoring the World Health Organization’s recent guidelines for breastfeeding with Covid-19 (keep breastfeeding with protection) and disrupting the mother-baby dyad at its most vulnerable and critical time. Earlier this week the WHO announced any interruption of breastfeeding may actually increase the infant’s risk of becoming ill.

3) We must decriminalize midwives immediately, especially home birth midwives, in all states and increase access to community childbirth centers. That should also include using all certifications of midwives to create temporary “birthing centers” in locations outside of the hospital for those who don’t have complications" Erin Sweeney thank you.

Birth Centers have MIDWIVES
Birth Centers have Water Birth available
Birth Centers have Mother led birth
Birth Centers are NOT labor and delivery wards of a hospital

Let’s be clear, the failure of a timely and effective response from the federal government has dangerous and deadly trickle down effects.

03/29/2020

Listen in ....learn...maybe you will discover how powerful you really are.

03/28/2020

"Folks are finally recognizing that midwives are safe and sane options for low risk mothers...thanks PBS for the article. My business phone and email is blowing up right now!

Yup conventional folks out there who think midwives rip sheets, boil water and hope for the best 😂 might consider a different perspective! Midwifery is the standard of care in many many countries with great outcomes! Did you know I do full prenatal care, labs, ultrasounds, carry emergency equipment, can give IVs, suture, stop bleeding and can fully handle most obstetric emergencies? I have a team of strong smart women that I get to work with on the daily!Brooke Ray Joanna M. Bronkema Nikki Helms Allison Renee Hervey

Good midwives blend science, modern medicine and excellent, nurturing care to keep you safe. There is so much research and evidence that backs this up...but yet in this country so many folks have this viewpoint that somehow midwives are behind the times!

This option isn’t for everyone and for sure each person should be selective in choosing their care provider!

Just sayn’ please take a look at what your beliefs are around safety, do some research, realize that midwives can be highly trained professionals and are re-emerging in the public eye as excellent options.

We go above and beyond to promote good outcomes and are guardians of normal physiological birth!!!

I sometimes get tired of explaining that I would never engage in a profession that would risk human lives...there have been so many tears of frustration defending my hearts work!

I know to my very core that not only have I saved lives with my two very capable hands and a strong group of other care providers, but I’ve helped many families be stronger and have healthy starts.

Please, I realize the decision of where to have your baby is a very emotional one! I’m not asking you to change your past choices or your ideas of what you think works for you or your loved ones, I’m simply asking you to take another look, to look at what you believe to be true about midwives!

MOST OF US HAVE BIG HEARTS AND STRONG TRAINING AND SKILLS! ok"

As much of the rest of the country moved to isolate themselves and stay at home, these midwives checked in to work -- birth does not halt for pandemics.

03/28/2020

"Midwives in the US and abroad are turning hotels into birth centers. We are the experts in community birth outside of institutions.

I love this description from a Netherlands midwife:
"The midwife takes her own things with her, as she does in a home situation. Here we can simply provide all the help that is needed. We have had a lot of help from local local people to welcome the baby, so yes we really worked together to get everything done."- Erin Sweeney

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03/27/2020

"No, they won't.

AWHONN - The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
This is a stark contrast to the reality of L&D nursing.

This statement demonstrates the lack of knowledge this organization has about modern day hospital protocol obstetrics as well as a laisse-faire attitude toward eliminating those who are most important to the emotional and physical support of the one giving birth!

No. Your nurse will NOT be by your side. They will have 2-4 other patients to take care of. They are not an emotional support person, but a medical professional, present to monitor you and your baby's safety.

This is misleading information at best and will put families in danger at worst.

Families deserve safe, supported birth.

Not hollow rhetoric." thank you fellow birthkeeper.

03/18/2020

MIDWIVES & BIRTHKEEPERS......
please consider;
If you have repeat mothers or previous homebirthers.....council them on free birthing so you can focus on the education, & confidence building of shocked mothers realizing they are not getting a hospital birth.
Previous homebirth mammas.....reach out to soon to be mothers and utilize your wisdom to encourage new mothers that will be at home.

03/16/2020

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO HOMEBIRTH OR FREEBIRTH!

Things are getting crazy in hospitals. They have never been so captive and unsafe. Be vigilant and aware of what to expect in a hospital birth right now. Weigh the risks and benefits. Possibly consider other options. 👇

This is from a labor & delivery nurse that has become a dear friend of mine:

"We really need to educate and empower our hospital birth mommas right now. Have them call and ask what if’s. The big one being what if me and my hubby have a cold or cough at the time of delivery.

Dad will likely be asked to leave if he has ANY 1 symptom. She needs to know this and have a plan.

Are they allowing Doula’s? And if they say no, ask why they aren’t following AWOHNN guidelines.

What will happen with baby? What will happen if she refuses to be separated from her baby?
Will these things be done based on symptoms or will they be actually testing for the virus?"

She suggests calling every 3 days to make sure their policies and protocols haven't changed, because they are changing it daily. They aren't allowing doulas in many hospitals, some aren't even allowing the partners. Things are getting terrible, friends. Keep yourself and your baby safe!

Again, if you desire to stay home, shoot FREEBIRTH SOCIETY a message for discounted materials and reach out to midwives and those women in your community that have birthed at home before!