On a bigger level, I have never felt more grounded, connected, whole, and supported in my entire life. I feel completely liberated and free. To be the mom I know I am, to be a sexy feminine goddess at the same time, and to be fully sovereign within myself. These practices haven’t just made my birth a magical experience, they have transformed me and my entire life…

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Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Midwife

Many people know that the Midwifery Model of Care is different from standard hospital care, but aren’t certain if this means that all midwives are pretty much the same, or if there is more they might need to know in order to select a provider that they can trust…

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Homebirth Under the Christmas Lights

The contractions started strong again in the pool and I held on to the edge swimming my hips back and forth as I breathed my baby “down and out” of my body. It was so amazing to be able to move with my breath, but not have to support the weight of my body like I did when I was on hands and knees on the floor…

Homebirth, Midwifery Care, Birth StoryJessi ViningDecember 18, 2019Birth, birth story, holiday, birth photography, Homebirth

5 Reasons to Take a Childbirth Class

"What is the placenta?"

The question surprised me. I was a newbie childbirth educator, and by this point in 2013 I had been teaching childbirth classes for only a few months. In our culture, people are generally pretty interested in information, googling, watching videos etc, so the genuine total lack of knowledge about what a placenta even was caught me off-guard.

Body Literacy, Midwifery CareJessi ViningDecember 1, 2019Wilder Midwiferybirth class, childbirth class, birth plan, birth options, mcminnville, salem, wilder midiwifery, fig midwifery, first pregnancy, birth trauma

Hiring a Midwife: How Much Does Homebirth Cost?

Lets talk about finances! This is often the hot-button topic when we do consultations with clients seeking home birth midwives. How much will it cost? Can I afford it? Is it worth the cost? As midwives, we understand how complicated healthcare costs can be, and we strongly believe in transparency when it comes to the costs of your care…

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