Keywords
Indigenous midwifery, Muisca medicine, plant medicine, women's health, postpartum care,holistic psychology, community health, empowerment, traditional knowledge,intercultural midwifery
Summary
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Stephanie Dueger interviews Sara Barbosa, an intercultural midwife with over a decade of training and experience in Muisca Indigenous midwifery in Colombia. They explore the rich traditions of midwifery, the importance of plant medicine, and the holistic approach to women's health. Sara shares her journey of apprenticeship, the significance of empowering women's voices in motherhood, and the Indigenous Muisca practices surrounding prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. The discussion emphasizes the integration oftraditional knowledge with modern healthcare practices, aiming for a community-centered approach to health and well-being.
Takeaways
~ Sara Barbosa has been training and apprenticing in Muisca Indigenous midwifery in Colombia for 11 years.
~ Midwifery in this context encompasses care beyond birth, including all stages of a woman'slife.
~ The incorporation of plant medicine is integral and is approached through stories and needsrather than symptoms. For example, chamomile is integrated for comfort and spiritual support during birth.
~ Indigenous Muisca midwifery emphasizes the importance of women's sexuality and sensualityduring birth, inviting the woman to open fully during this process.
~ Postpartum care includes a 40-day quarantine with different plant infusions, baths, and massages for recovery and bonding with the baby.
~ Empowering women to find their own voice in motherhood, integrating more traditional and modern health care practices, and enlivening community health care are crucial, core tenants in the future of women's health care.
Guest Contact:
Website: www.mujeresbachue.org
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mujeresbachue/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/escuela_huytaca/
Host Contact:
Dr. Stephanie Dueger:info@preparedforparenthood.com
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