Chai Butter Babes

“Home Birth: Cord Burning Ceremony I chose to have this ceremony as a tribute to my ancestors, to reestablish the traditions of the granny midwives, to seal the power intimacy and magic from the labor and delivery with all of the energy from everyone present while protected by all of our ancestors. Traditionally as a people we burn 🔥 not cut the umbilical cord as it is less traumatic spiritual when disconnecting baby and the placenta. The ceremony also slows things down in after birthing space to create a deeper intimacy with everyone present. Each person holding candles set intentions for the baby and mother. With this being my last pregnancy I want to also seal this chapter of my life with love and gratitude. I am so grateful to my midwife for supporting me with wanting to do this ceremony.

I am grateful to for capturing these pure moments. It is so important for black birth and traditions to be archived and shared. There is so much beauty and knowledge that has yet to be seen. I want my fellow Queen Sisters/Mothers to know that they can birth the way they want, they have the power to birth safely and to advocate for themselves by listening to their inner voice and trust their bodies. Please consider getting a Doula and look at all of your birthing space options.”

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