Our Mission
Wombs of the World is on a mission to revolutionize maternal health. We believe every birth deserves respect, dignity, and reverence. How we treat mothers in birth is a reflection of our values as a society.
Our work centers on uplifting birthworkers: doulas, midwives, nurses, OBs, and community advocates, because they hold the power to bring humanity and reverence back into the birth space. We also honor and collaborate with Indigenous and traditional midwives, who carry ancestral knowledge and sacred wisdom that must not be lost.
We believe maternal health is both a public health priority and a cultural movement. It is where medicine, justice, tradition, and transformation meet.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where birthworkers are continuously inspired, equipped, and supported by a global network of peers and mentors. We envision Wombs of the World as a catalyst for transformative experiences that not only enrich the professional and personal lives of participants but also contribute to the preservation and appreciation of indigenous midwifery wisdom. By bridging the gap between birth cultures, we strive to cultivate a deeper sense of community, empathy, and cultural humility among birthworkers. Our ultimate goal is for every participant to return home with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to apply their newfound knowledge and skills to support birthing individuals with compassion, competence, and cultural sensitivity. Through our efforts, we hope to contribute to a global shift towards more respectful, informed, and supportive birth practices that honor the wisdom of all cultures.
Core Company Values
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Evidence-Based Care
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Cultural Respect
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Self-Awareness and Accountability
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Social and Reproductive Justice
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Dedicated to Evolvement
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Value Diversity and Individuality
Wombs of the World define diversity as individuality. This individuality may include a wide spectrum of attributes like personal style, age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, language, physical ability, religion, family, citizenship status, socioeconomic circumstances, education and life experiences.
The Backstory
Wombs of the World was founded in 2018 by a pair of doulas eager to travel the world and learn from foreign birth cultures. What started as two friends traveling turned into what we are today.
When people ask us how we became connected with certain people or places, the answers are so random the best response is to give it up to God, or Spirit, or Mother Earth, or some mystical higher power that believes in improving maternal health worldwide with more access to compassionate educated support.
Some of our connections were made over a decade ago during a study abroad program in Ecuador or from a google search, others from seeking a translator on Facebook who introduced us to the midwives in her small community. Mostly, we have been following green lights and trusting in our mission.
Watch/listen to our Founder & Executive Director tell our birth story:
Birthwork & Travel
Our Approach
The core of our work is based in our International Immersive Training Programs- and with travel comes tremendous responsibility.
Our approach to global birthwork is rooted in deep cultural respect and creating a safe environment for all our participants. We uphold values aligned with inclusivity, anti-racism, and a de-colonial approach to travel. We are committed to continuously learning and evolving to meet the needs of our community and foster an environment for healing and growth.
