Women on Fire

It's that time of year again - the legislative session is ON! We give you a recap of how we got to where we are for those who may be brand new to the Hawai'i midwifery licensure conversation. And we share about the current bill that's making its way through the House right now- HB955. We answer common concerns and questions and share an important call to action at the end to make sure this bill keeps moving forward. If you're interested in how to preserve traditional birth wisdom - then take a listen !

These are the link mentioned throughout the episode:

The Hawai'i Home Birth Collective - for membership and legislative updates:

https://hihbc.org

@hawaii_home_birth_collective/

Video of Rep. Natalia Hussey-Burdick's opening speech on the House floor:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Con6BWXMzFR/

ACNM apology letter: https://www.midwife.org/truth-and-reconciliation

ACOG statement on racism: https://www.acog.org/en/News/News%20Articles/2020/08/Joint%20Statement%20Obstetrics%20and%20Gynecology%20Collective%20Action%20Addressing%20Racism

We are honored to interview Elisa Spring, an intimacy Midwife. She assists folks in enhancing their communication skills and expanded self-expression, building the capacity for experiencing sensation, pleasure, intimacy, and deep states of connection, and learning to honor and liberate their bodies and their sexuality. We dive into the need to honor rights of passages, how to tune in to yourself, and an epic poem reminding you to slow the fuck down. You can connect further with her via https://www.spellsoftruth.com and on IG as @spellsoftruth

New Women on Fire Podcast❤️‍🔥 We are so honored to welcome our special guest Jessica Lagor. She’s a mother and midwife and today she shares her personal experiences of gestating beyond 42 weeks and up to 45 weeks. This is a special episode meant to expand the collective understandings of what is possible despite a culture dominated by women “not being allowed” to go past 42 weeks. Jessica shares how she weighed risks, navigated fears, uncertainties, self responsibility and ultimately stuck to what felt true for her. Thank you Jessica for your time and being a living legend and amazing example of embodying your own power. You can connect further with her via ig @hippyonthemountain and her website: www.lvmidwiferyservices.com

Curious about a vegan diet in pregnancy ? Kelly Stern shares with us her experience through pregnancies, birth and postpartum while on a plant based diet. She addresses common concerns and shares tips that she's figured out along the way in her many years as a plant-based chef. Find her on IG @goldielockshawaii and her website www.kellysternyoga.com

Wise momma Chloe Bee takes us on her journey through her first pregnancy -that went to 43 weeks- and her postpartum and how movement and dance has been a key elements to flowing her way through and processing the various aspects of life as a new mother.

I was once taught a natural induction is an oxymoron. Yet many turn to natural inductions options to avoid a hospital induction. As we always say, nothing is ever an always or never situation. So, we explore some of the circumstantional considerations that come up when contemplating induction options. And the difference between induction and supporting the pathways of vitality and birth.

Inspired by Jaymie's fresh postpartum and breastfeeding journey we decided to dive into the nuances and details of what can come up and how to navigate it. From first latch to logged ducts and enjoying the unique connection between mother and baby.

It's only fitting to share Jaymie's birth story episode on Halloween since baby was conceived on Halloween last year. And yet there is nothing spooky or terrifying - "just" a powerful and healthy pregnancy and birth experience.

We dive into two major topics brought up by women in our childbearing wisdom circle 1- How to navigate people/loved ones not being supportive of your plan to birth at home and 2- What’s an intervention ? And sprinkles of insights from Jaymie’s third trimester days 💛

There’s often confusion about what a doula is versus a midwife. So that’s exactly what we focused on clarifying in this episode.🦎We share about the similarities & differences between doulas and midwives and also how we can compliment each other to make a well rounded birth team. 🌴And at the end of the episode Jaymie shares a delicious protein ball recipe that’s been a total hit with everyone whose tried them 🤤