With strict and sometimes oppressive licensing and regulatory requirements, the average midwife has to prioritize maintaining their license over the experience of the birthing person.

Today I am so grateful to introduce you to Whapio Bartlett. Whapio has been an Independent Midwife for over 30 years, attending women and families in birth and educating women in the Arts of Midwifery and Healing. She also teaches Homeopathy and is affiliated with HANA (Hahnemann Academy of North America). She speaks and frequently writes about Quantum Midwifery and Returning Birth to the Family.

In our conversation, we explore what it means to be a wisdom keeper, her wise woman midwifery care model, and how you can become a birthkeeper who meets the educational standards while maintaining the integrity of what it means to be a person attending to birth. You’re going to love this episode.

[00:13:11] Conversation With The Creator

[00:19:11] Altered States

[00:32:32] Trust & Transparency

[00:47:30] Becoming a Birth Attendant

[00:52:33] What’s Behind the Title of Midwife

[01:06:27] The Light of New Birth

[01:21:50] The Wise Woman Midwifery Care Model

[01:30:22] Decriminalizing Heart-Centered Medical Care

Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/94

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Connect with Whapio Bartlett:

Website | TheMatrona.com

Instagram @whapio_and_thematrona

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Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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