Support + Offerings
I offer a unique approach and what I feel is a new, yet old way of showing up in the role as a christian traditional birth attendant. I am a sister, neighbor, kindred soul. I tend to women with the guidance and support from other wise women and mentors who came before me. My ultimate vision is a circle of women with knowledge of birth to love and support each other as they have since the beginning of time.
Christian centered birth emphasizes the belief in divine guidance and the natural process of childbirth without unnecessary medical intervention. Birth is an expression of faith, trusting in God’s design for the human body and the birth experience. This perspective encourages women to connect spiritually during labor and delivery, often incorporating prayer and scripture as integral parts of the process. Mothers who choose this seek a peaceful, undisturbed home environment where they feel safe and supported in fostering a deep bond with their newborn and birthing in a way that aligns with their faith.
I believe that pregnancy and birth is a sacred gift and is meant to be supported in a sacred way.
I offer mostly, spiritual guidance, witnessing, and support in discovering your own power. But can also use hands on skills, clinical assessments, and referrals when needed or desired.
Walking together on this journey includes:
Prenatal Care - monthly in home visits and monthly village prenatals with time to explore what’s coming up in pregnancy, palpation, measuring, listening to baby, and other tools/assessments as desired.
Spiritual Guidance- continuous support in your pregnancy around connecting to baby and your own soul including rituals and ceremonies that resonate with your spiritual beliefs.
Birth and Labor Support- witnessing, supporting, and honoring this rite of passage in the ways you want with a grounded presence, tending with honesty, and trust in your body. (I am there to assist you and do not consider myself a “medical provider”. I do not provide “medical things” such as administering pharmaceuticals, injections, oxygen, IV, or suturing - if you decide medical assistance is desired or needed you may need to transfer)
Postpartum Care- 6+ weeks of on going support, nourishment, and love from myself and the women in our community.
(Depending on distance. I do travel, email birthingthenewearth@gmail.com to ask about travel birth attendance)
“Samantha was my Godsend. I had the honor of having her for my home water birth. I met her a couple months before my due date and I immediately knew she was special and we connected right away. From the beginning she was knowledgeable, attentive to my needs and gave me confidence in myself and in us as a team. She went above and beyond every step of the way. She was there with me in early labor and gave me the assurance I needed to feel confident and ready. During active labor she knew just exactly what to do to comfort me and relieve my pain (hip squeezes for the win!) and had amazing stamina the whole time through. She was a positive force and reassured me that I was doing well even when I didn't think I was and that's exactly what I needed. The saying goes "I couldn't have done it without you.". Well I would have had to if she hadn't been there but I don't even want to think about how much harder it would have been without her. She has also been there for me postpartum to help me with the same dedication and enthusiasm. Anyone would be beyond blessed to have her at their birth and I feel absolutely fortunate I found her!”
— Toni
