In the Amazon rainforest, midwives are preserving and reviving the sacred traditions of birth, combining ancient wisdom with modern practices to honor the natural process of childbirth. These midwives, often community elders, provide more than just physical support—they offer spiritual guidance that has been passed down through generations.
By emphasizing the importance of a woman’s connection to her body and the environment, these midwives are reclaiming birth as a powerful, sacred event. Their work is a reminder that childbirth, when treated with respect and reverence, can be an empowering and transformative experience. In their approach, labor is seen as a journey, with midwives using herbal remedies, massage, and traditional knowledge to guide mothers through the process.
This philosophy resonates with the mission of The Birth Sling, where we believe in supporting upright and active labor, honoring the body’s natural instincts. The practices of Amazonian midwives remind us of the value in creating a birthing environment that nurtures both body and spirit, aligning with our goal to empower women during childbirth.
To read the full article and learn more about the work of these midwives, visit Vogue’s article [here](https://www.vogue.com/article/amazonian-midwives-are-bringing-the-sacred-back-to-birth).
By emphasizing the importance of a woman’s connection to her body and the environment, these midwives are reclaiming birth as a powerful, sacred event. Their work is a reminder that childbirth, when treated with respect and reverence, can be an empowering and transformative experience. In their approach, labor is seen as a journey, with midwives using herbal remedies, massage, and traditional knowledge to guide mothers through the process.
This philosophy resonates with the mission of The Birth Sling, where we believe in supporting upright and active labor, honoring the body’s natural instincts. The practices of Amazonian midwives remind us of the value in creating a birthing environment that nurtures both body and spirit, aligning with our goal to empower women during childbirth.
To read the full article and learn more about the work of these midwives, visit Vogue’s article [here](https://www.vogue.com/article/amazonian-midwives-are-bringing-the-sacred-back-to-birth).