Keywords

midwifery, homebirth, traditional care, community health, maternal health, holistic care, access to care, cultural practices, reproductive health, birth experience

Summary

In this conversation, Lo Kawulok, RM, CPM, a homebirth midwife and community advocate, shares her journey into midwifery, highlighting the differences between traditional midwifery and modern Western medical models of care. Lo discusses the importance of choosing a birth the parents feel safe with, the individual and community impacts of midwifery, and the challenges of access to care, particularly for marginalized communities. The conversation also touches on the role of art and connection in community engagement and the various cultural perspectives that shape traditional midwifery practices.

Takeaways

~ Traditional midwifery emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating body, mind, spirit, and ancestral wisdom, and honoring the rite of passage of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences.

~ Homebirth is suitable for low-risk individuals who would feel safe birthing at home, while higher-risk cases may require more medical oversight and intervention.

~ Midwifery can positively impact community health and individual well-being.

~ The arts can serve as a powerful medium for community engagement and education about midwifery.

~ Access to homebirth midwifery care is often limited by financial barriers, lack of full insurance coverage, and lack of exposure to education about what midwifery is.

~ Cultural representation in midwifery is crucial for building trust within communities.

~ Community Roots Midwife Collective aims to increase access to homebirth midwifery and postpartum care through sliding scale fees and education.

Guest Contact:

Community Roots Midwife Collective:

https://midwifecollective.org/

New Offering: Wednesday evening community acupuncture for pregnancy and postpartum. Contact CRMC for more information.

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