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Survivors of sexual and domestic violence may be resilient, but their reactions to that trauma may affect their ability to navigate pregnancy and childbirth. Access to trauma-informed midwives and doulas can be key in supporting their efforts to have a healthy pregnancy, a positive birthing experience, and ultimately a rewarding relationship with their baby.

From over 500 incredible images from 85 photographers in 10 countries and 24 states within the United States — we are so incredibly pleased to present these gorgeous images of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Are you a care provider seeking to take better care of your non-binary clients, patients, or community members? Perhaps you’re a non-binary person hoping for better care from your providers. Or maybe you’re just a curious individual seeking to learn more about this topic. From my perspective as a white, non-binary, masculine of center birthing person, here are some ways we can do better.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, those kinds of strategies that may be seen as “hippy” or “crunchy” like breastfeeding and cloth diapering, can make the difference in survival for under-resourced families.

When Keia and Jon were expecting their first child, Roman, they let us listen in on how they made their birth choices.

Certified Nurse Midwife Christine gives a peek inside her busy, birth-filled life as a home birth midwife, birth advocate, mom and business owner in Georgia!