Walking With Birth: Notes from the Road & What’s Next
For just over two weeks now, I’ve been walking a path of travel, connection, and learning—first to the Czech Republic, then to southern Spain. It’s been a journey full of beauty, remembering, and meeting birth workers who hold this work close to their hearts. In the Czech Republic, I taught the Birth First Aid Course at Umeni Babictví (The Art of Midwifery) school. The days were full and deeply connecting, and we closed our time together with a collaborative song circle with Katcha—a soulful evening of women honouring birth through voice, presence, and warmth. I then travelled to Da a Luz Oasis, a community and traditional midwifery school I last visited over a decade ago. It felt like coming home. I reconnected with old friends and finally met some of the beautiful souls I’ve come to know through our online circles. The nearby river’s cool waters, the sunlit days—it’s been a blessing. Today I am travelling to Malaga, preparing for another Birth First Aid course (yes, there’s still space if you’re nearby and feeling called!). And soon I’ll return home to Cape Town, to winter’s invitation: to hibernate, be close to my family, and create from stillness. And here’s what’s coming next… Study Spiral: Breech Births with Joy Horner 26 June 2025 | 11:00–14:00 SASTA deep and rich learning space with UK birthkeeper and former midwife Joy Horner. Through stories and images, Joy shares decades of experience supporting breech births in a world that often says, “You can’t.” This is for anyone wanting to understand the real skill, strength, and stories behind physiological breech birth. More info & booking here » Self Sufficiency in Childbirth For Pregnant Couples | July 2025 | Thursdays via ZoomA 4-part online course for couples who want to birth with inner clarity, shared vision, and practical wisdom. We’ll create a space of connection, courage, and care—together. Full details & booking form » Online Birth First Aid Course (September 2025 – January 2026) Join us from wherever you are for this beloved course on supporting birth safely and wisely. From helping babies breathe to handling bleeding and breech births, we weave skill, story, and stillness into this global circle of learners. Register or learn more » Wherever you are on your journey, I hope to meet you in one of these spaces—or somewhere down the road. With love and respect,RuthTrue...
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