What if the most powerful revolution in birth didn’t happen in hospitals—but in living rooms, community centers, and women’s circles across Canada?
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Norma-Jean McCreedy, one of Ontario’s original birth pioneers. From her own birth traumas to co-founding grassroots movements that shaped modern midwifery, Norma’s story is a masterclass in courage, curiosity, and connection.
Inside this conversation, you’ll hear:
✨ How mothers in 1980s Toronto created community hubs like The Children’s Storefront and La Leche League that redefined postpartum support
✨ The story behind the Homebirth Task Force and the Midwifery Task Force and their fight for legal recognition of home birth
✨ How Norma’s personal healing journey through birth trauma inspired her lifelong advocacy
✨ Why questioning medical dogma isn’t rebellion—it’s reclamation
✨ How supporting our daughters through motherhood creates a legacy of love and agency
Noteworthy moments:
“If you can’t trust your baby—who can you trust?” — Norma Jean McCreedy “Curiosity is absolutely key… We’re told not to question anymore—but I never stopped.” — Norma Jean McCreedy
Whether you’re a birth worker, mother, or simply passionate about women’s sovereignty, this episode reminds us that community is medicine—and that every generation benefits when women trusting themselves.
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