The Battle with AZDHS
Justice. Respect for all peoples. Women’s rights. These are issues that have always mattered to me. I have fought for them. I have sacrificed for them. And I will continue to do so until I have no...
View ArticleFreedom and the Seed is on the MOVE!
Exciting changes at Freedom and the Seed!!! As of this week we have moved to Gilbert! FATS has joined with Julianna of Herbal Jules and Kate Nethercott Wilson of Kamaji Tree to create a space of love,...
View ArticleKeep up!!!
Not sure if everyone is able to keep up with the changes surrounding FATS. Our new office in Gilbert is magical! The space is beautiful inside and out. Plenty of space for LOTS of community. Speaking...
View ArticleThe FATS Team
Let’s get reacquainted! The FATS team has changed so much over the years but I think the names of those serving our mamas right now should be familiar – FATS Students Fatima Muhammad FATIMA MUHAMMAD,...
View ArticleFATS @ The Wellnest Open House
FATS is finally settled in at our Gilbert location so let’s party!!! This Friday July 31st we will bless the nest with food, music and a multitude of friends. Everyone is invited to come see the new...
View ArticleFATS @ Wellnest Open House was a HUGE success!
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy food fun and festivities! We had a blast! Pictures say it all! We love YOU @ the Wellnest! The post FATS @ Wellnest Open House was a HUGE success! appeared...
View ArticleCelebrating World Breastfeeding Week!
This week is all about the boob! We love mama’s milk! One of the greatest ways to promote normalcy in breastfeeding and create a breastfeeding culture is exposure. Mamas...
View ArticlePregnancy – Let’s Eat!
If you are one of our mamas you know our biggest nutrition topic is PROTEIN! It is the building block of babies. Mona writes today’s blog about yummy Farro – a great grain for protein! I <3 Farro!...
View ArticleBirth! Who’s your team?
The people you choose to be present at one of the most intimate moments of your life has huge effects on how that moment is played out. It is worth a lot of reflection, thought and boundaries. Care...
View ArticlePostpartum! – Herbs that Heal
Our plant family has so many ways to heal and nurture our body after we birth. Let’s take a look at a few… Calendula This beautiful healing herb brings comfort to our sore perineums. If you have an...
View ArticleMama Circle 3.0
I adore FATS Mama Circle! Anytime women come together makes my heart explode with joy. Community is vital. Due to some creative scheduling and community involvement we are changing the day, time,...
View ArticleInternational Babywearing Week!
Babywearing is so vital to both mom and baby. Check out the cuteness. FATS Mama Circle will be all about Babywearing this Friday Oct 2, 10-12 in Phx and Tues Oct 6, 12-2 in Gilbert! In honor of...
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Yoga Here’s a great 10 minute yoga routine for the 3rd trimester. Tell us what you think! – Pregnancy Yoga – With love, mona The post We <3 Yoga! appeared first on Phoenix Arizona Homebirth...
View ArticleInternational Babywearing Week starts NOW!
Last week we started the pre-celebration of this great week of baby wearing. Today it is the real celebrations! A couple of websites to help you get started on your celebrations! – IntlBW bwiphoenix...
View ArticleOur Birth Stories
Our stories are one of the most powerful things we own. It is the essence of who we are. What our stories say. What we learn from our stories. How we tell our...
View ArticleCalling all lovers of midwives – Rally at AZDHS!!!
Arizona Association of Midwives (AAM), with the support of community members and everyday families of Arizona will rally in front of the Arizona Department of Health Services, at 11am Thursday,...
View ArticleThe Battle with AzDHS Continues…
Last week we saw a landmark event take place among the midwives of AZ and the Dept of Health. After years of watching AZ midwives try SO hard and without much success to create change by working with...
View ArticleAnd the Battle still continues with AZDHS…
I am sure you have heard a lot of buzz around the Arizona Association of Midwives filing a lawsuit against the AZ Dept of Health Services. If you haven’t, read my last post to catch up! Did you know...
View ArticleToday’s Court Battle
I go to court today to fight for each and every woman, mother, family. I go to court today to say women have the right to bodily autonomy. I go to court today to fight for mother’s rights to make sound...
View ArticleAnd the AzDHS beat goes on…
The out pouring of love and support over the last week has been humbling to say the least! Thank you to all who called, texted, face booked, drew pictures, wrote poems. I felt protected and loved. I...
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