Barefoot Midwife – Providing intimate and caring home birth experiences

Intimate care for your birthing journey.

We believe that how a baby is born has profound effects upon the mother/birther, baby, and the father or partner. This unfolding process of pregnancy and birth is a rich time that can ready everyone involved for their unique, precious baby. As birth guardians, we chaperone the transformation of our clients on every aspect of their sacred journey, as we too become transformed.

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What is waterbirth?

Waterbirth: Embracing Gentle, Intuitive Birth

Waterbirth, often referred to as gentle birth, offers the opportunity to labor and deliver in the soothing comfort of warm water. Whether in a birthing pool, bathtub, or even a natural setting like the ocean, many women find water to be a supportive and calming element during birth.

In a homebirth setting, we provide everything needed to make waterbirth possible, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience. We also offer comprehensive education on all aspects of laboring and birthing in water, helping to ease fears and create space for a mother’s intuition to guide her journey.

Why choose waterbirth?

Many women and their partners opt for waterbirth because of the numerous benefits of water immersion during labor and delivery. One of the most compelling reasons families choose home waterbirth is the opportunity for a more intimate and empowering experience, where the birthing mother remains in control of her journey.

Some of the well-established benefits of waterbirth include:

• Shorter Labor: Most pregnant individuals want a delivery that is as efficient and safe as possible. The warm water in a birthing tub helps relax the body, allowing contractions to progress more smoothly. The buoyancy of the water promotes freedom of movement, enabling the birthing mother to reposition herself for maximum comfort and progress.

• Greater Comfort: Warm water improves blood flow to the uterine muscles, making contractions feel more manageable and allowing the birthing mother to stay relaxed during labor.

• Enhanced Connection: Birth is an intimate and transformative experience for the mother, her partner, and the baby. When the mother remains calm and comfortable during a waterbirth, the environment fosters deeper bonding between mother and baby in those precious early moments.

Waterbirth allows for a gentle, connected, and empowering birthing experience, making it a cherished choice for many families.

Understanding the science behind waterbirth

At Sacred Journey Midwifery, we do not simply “do” waterbirth. We understand the science behind what makes it safe. With more than 30 years of experience as a birth guardian, certified by Waterbirth International, and a Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner, we help facilitate proper positioning for babies during pregnancy and birth, which aids in the comfort for birthing mothers. Safety is paramount. Everything we do helps to preserve the wellbeing of the mother and baby above all else.