Aveta Holistic Birth Services

08/20/2025

💫PLACENTA UPDATE💫

After many years of only serving our clients- We are now offering placenta encapsulation, tincture and prints to everyone!
Spread the word 🦋

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07/23/2025

WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!

07/23/2025

When we birth, we don’t just birth babies.

We birth ourselves, we birth our families and we reshape our lives.

It’s so important to get good information on which to base pregnancy and birth decisions.

Because they can affect us for a very long time.

Perhaps the rest of your life.

It's also important to understand that it doesn't matter what the guideline says, or what anyone else thinks.

What matters is what's right for you.

If you'd like to read more from someone who has a PhD, more than twenty five years of experience as a midwife and a holistic, heart-centred approach to birth - oh, and who doesn't think it's her job to make your decisions - there's loads of free information on my website, https://www.sarawickham.com

You can also read lots more about birth-related decision making in my book: What's Right For Me? Making decisions in pregnancy and childbirth.

More details at https://www.sarawickham.com/me

07/01/2025

06/23/2025

I couldn’t get a picture that did credit to that beautiful crescent moon when I arrived home early this morning from the second of two lovely Solstice births. Welcome to the world to two beautiful new souls!

05/22/2025

💛 What if the way we care for new mothers is all wrong? Not just lacking. Not just outdated. But built on a model that forgets the mother the moment the baby is born.⁠
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As a midwife, I saw what was missing. Mothers — in this magical, vulnerable, transformative time — were often left without the care they needed and deserved. Too often, a mom gets one rushed appointment — six or eight weeks out — if that. By then, she’s often overwhelmed, alone, maybe even depressed. And when she finally gets seen? She’s given 15 minutes. In a cold office. With a baby — and maybe a toddler — in tow.⁠
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It’s part of why I went to medical school: to bring postpartum care back where it belongs — to the mother.⁠
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When I was a home birth midwife, I visited mamas at home five or six times in the first few weeks — tending to stitches, tears, bleeding, breastfeeding, baby blues, and birth stories. That care wasn’t extra. It was essential.⁠
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This week on the On Health podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend Dr. Eva Zasloff— a family physician, artist, doula, and founder of Tova Health — a home-based fourth trimester care model changing how we support new families.⁠
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We talk about: ⁠
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🌿 Why the current postpartum system is broken ⁠
🌿 How postpartum depression is often a symptom of the system, not the mother ⁠
🌿 What home visits, Zoom mama circles, and birth stories can heal ⁠
🌿 And how we reclaim the sacred fourth trimester — together⁠
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✨ This episode is for you if you're a mother. A midwife. A doctor. A doula. A partner. Or someone who believes new mothers deserve so much more.⁠
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🎧 Listen to the episode + read the article at the link below.
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With love for every mother who’s been left to figure it out alone —⁠
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We see you.⁠
We’re with you.⁠
We’re changing this.

https://avivaromm.com/reclaiming-postpartum/

05/22/2025

Hey mama! 🤗 Did you know humans are carry mammals? We’re biologically designed for closeness - think breastfeeding, babywearing, and snuggles galore! Even our milk composition supports this parenting style, with lower fat and protein content for frequent, small feedings.

You might notice your baby tends to fuss when placed in a crib or “nest” - this could be because their biology is designed for closeness! Unlike mammals that thrive in nests or follow their mothers, human babies need closeness for secure bonds and healthy development.

Trust your instincts, mama - your body and baby know what’s up! Other carry mammals, like apes and marsupials, show us that closeness is key. Whether you’re nap-trapped, babywearing, breastfeeding, or just enjoying snuggle time, know that these moments are nurturing your baby’s growth. So go ahead, hold that baby close, and trust the biology. 💕

05/21/2025

There’s something powerful about a provider who knows when to wait.

Not because they’re doing nothing, but because they understand that birth isn’t always something to fix or manage.

Birth is a natural process that occasionally needs medical intervention— not a medical process that occasionally happens naturally.

Sometimes the best thing a provider can do is sit back, stay present, and let your body lead. And when something truly does need attention, they step in with skill, care, and respect—not urgency driven by fear or protocol.

If you’ve ever felt rushed, pressured, or like your body was put on someone else’s timeline, you know how much this matters.

Especially when planning a VBAC, the support you receive in those quiet, in-between moments can shape your whole experience.

Look for the ones who know how to hold back just as confidently as they step in.

Looking for a supportive VBAC provider? Check out our supportive provider list, link in bio!

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day! May your day be filled with love 💗