Title: Reclaiming Indigenous Midwives and Birth: A 2-Part Virtual Webinar Series
Date: August 25, 2023, and September 1, 2023
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM MST (AZ time)
Presenter: Marinah Farrell, Founder & Owner of Phoenix Midwife & Parteras de Maiz
Description:
An overview of the history of Indigenous midwives in North America and reclaiming birth sovereignty. In this virtual webinar, we will:
• Discuss the history of indigenous midwives in North America and why it is essential to reinstitute midwives.
• Discuss birth sovereignty and cultural reclamation of birth.
• Provide information and understanding of midwives: Why it is vital to utilize midwives and the impacts of a lack of midwives in the community.
• Discuss birth trauma with a focus on healing and systems change for Indigenous people.
Recording: Unavailable
