I'm thrilled to share with you an incredibly exciting collaboration that further fuels our shared mission to revolutionize maternal health by weaving together modern insights and sacred traditions. It's always an incredible journey to meet fellow women who walk this path of passion and purpose with us. Today, I'm honored to introduce not just any collaborator but an extraordinary force in this realm, Dr. Mmatshilo Motsei.
Mmatshilo embodies wisdom, healing, and empowerment, with decades of experience as a midwife, activist, author, and recently, a Ph.D. graduate in Traditional Midwifery of South Africa. Her dedication to preserving and disseminating ancestral birth knowledge is a testament to the power and necessity of our work. Her mission is to unveil the inherent greatness and power of Africa, healing the colonial affliction that clouds our collective soul.
Two Super Exciting Announcements:
The Launch of "The African Spirituality of Childbirth" Course: Mmatshilo has transformed her profound research and knowledge into an accessible online course, aiming to reclaim and restore Indigenous birthing practices. This course is not just a learning opportunity; it's an urgent call to embrace a holistic approach to childbirth that honors biological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual safety. It's designed for healthcare practitioners, healers, parents, activists, and anyone eager to dive deep into the rich tapestry of African birthing wisdom.
She has walked me through the curriculum and it is mindblowingly interesting!!! One of the coolest dives into a different birth culture- and there is so much that will resonate across lands. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!! (Use code #WOTW for 10% off)
Wombs of the World Heads to South Africa in 2025!: And even more excitingly... In collaboration with Mmatshilo and her foundation, Afrika Ikalafe Pluriversity, we're thrilled to announce our newest program—a 12-day immersive journey across South Africa. This unique expedition offers an intimate experience with traditional midwives, rich cultural immersion, and the opportunity to learn directly from Mmatshilo and other guardians of ancestral knowledge. It's a call to birthworkers who are eager to enrich their practice with unparalleled wisdom and experience the adventure of a lifetime. I personally cannot wait. There will be very limited spots for this trip. JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE.
1) About the Course
"The African Spirituality Of Childbirth" course is a deep dive into the holistic understanding of birth, celebrating it as a sacred event that harmonizes with nature's innate birthing knowledge. It challenges the dominance of the biomedical model by reinstating Indigenous birthing practices as equally vital and safe. This course is meticulously designed to restore and reclaim these practices, advocating for a balanced approach that honors both biological and cultural safety in childbirth. This is so important for all birthworkers to learn from.
Why This Course?
The core objective of this transformative course is to bridge Indigenous wisdom with contemporary birthing practices, fostering a respectful collaboration that enriches maternal care. It's a call to question the hierarchy of knowledge and to embrace a more inclusive understanding of birth that encompasses biological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual safety.
Who Should Join?
Healthcare practitioners, healers, and scholars: Enhance your understanding and integrate Indigenous midwifery into your practice.
Parents and future parents: Prepare for the spiritual arrival of your baby with insights into sacred birth rituals.
Birth advocates and social scientists: Broaden your perspective on cultural reproductive health needs.
Mothers with hidden birth traumas: Find space for revelation and healing.
Course Dynamics
Facilitated by Dr. Mmatshilo Motsei, this course unfolds over seven months through 14 bi-weekly webinars enriched with African literature, poetry, and meditation. Participants will engage in vibrant discussions, reflecting on each session to deepen their learning and healing journey.
2) WE ARE GOING TO SOUTH AFRICA! (And you are invited!!)
Join us on a transformative 12-day journey through South Africa with Dr. Mmatshilo Motsei. Mmatshilo is bringing her PhD on South African Traditional Midwifery to life with this incredible, once in a lifetime, opportunity.
This adventure is a deep dive into the art of birth and the culture of South Africa. This curated experience will start and end in Johannesburg, with many traditional midwives, ceremonies, workshops, and excursions scheduled throughout.
We will be hosting a small group in late March of 2025.
If you are interested in learning more and joining the waitlistLearn more about the online course and the upcoming trip on our website.
This collaboration really feel surreal and like the start of something absolutely epic. What Mmatshilo has created and is ready to share with the world is revolutionary, and so incredibly needed in the world today. Join her and other eager minds and hearts from around the world who also hear the call for this knowledge.
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