Traditional Roots Midwifery

A growing body of maternal nutrition research reveals that pregnant women who regularly consume eggs give birth to babies with healthier brain development, stronger memory recall, and faster learning capabilities throughout their entire first year of life. Scientists and dietitians attribute these profound cognitive advantages primarily to the rich concentration of essential nutrients packed within eggs, most notably choline, lutein, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and high-quality proteins.

In prenatal development, choline acts as a critical building block for acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter responsible for neural mapping, cell signaling, and tissue formation within the hippocampus—the brain’s primary center for learning and memory. Because the human body cannot produce enough choline on its own to meet the heightened demands of gestation, incorporating a daily serving of eggs provides an optimal, highly bioavailable source that directly supports the structural maturation of the fetal central nervous system.

To evaluate these prenatal benefits, researchers tracked the dietary patterns of expectant mothers and subsequently monitored their infants’ milestone progression over a 12-month period. Cognitive assessments and advanced neuroimaging, such as fetal biomagnetometry, indicated that infants exposed to consistent maternal egg intake demonstrated significantly higher information processing speeds, sharper attention spans, and superior spatial memory compared to infants whose mothers consumed fewer or no eggs.

Furthermore, clinical evaluations revealed a striking synergistic effect when choline interacted with egg-derived antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, resulting in higher fetal autonomic brain age scores and robust early neural pathway development. These findings underscore the concept that simple, nutrient-dense dietary choices during pregnancy establish a powerful foundational blueprint for a child’s long-term intelligence and cognitive agility right from birth.

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👶💦We are so excited to officially introduce the very first annual WORLD WATER BIRTH WEEK June 22–26!💦👶

Created as a global celebration that honors gentle, evidence-based waterbirth and the providers and families helping transform birth around the world.

For one powerful week, midwives, doulas, nurses, physicians, educators, and families across the globe will come together to celebrate the beauty, safety, and physiology of waterbirth.

Every day, families experience calmer, gentler births through the support of warm water and respectful care. Yet many people still have never seen what physiologic waterbirth can truly look like or understand the research supporting it.

Throughout the Week We’ll Share:
💧 Real waterbirth stories
💧 Evidence-based research
💧 Historic archival footage
💧 Provider spotlights from around the world
💧 Beautiful examples of gentle birth in action

World Waterbirth Day — June 25
As part of the celebration, June 25 has also been designated as World Waterbirth Day by Waterbirth Canada in honor of Barbara Harper’s lifelong contributions to waterbirth education and advocacy.
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From hospitals to homebirth settings, providers trained through Waterbirth International are helping families experience safer, more respectful, physiologic birth in communities worldwide.

World Water Birth Week is more than a celebration.
It is a reminder that birth can be calm. Birth can be gentle. Birth can be deeply human.

And we want YOU to be part of it.

Have a waterbirth story or photos to share?
Your experience could help educate providers and inspire families around the world.

💧🌍 Learn more at waterbirth.org/world-water-birth-week 🌍💧

Movement is key for active labor, even if it’s just gently swaying on your birth ball! Walking, slow dancing with your partner, the Miles Circuit, and the Spinning Babies exercises are all great ways to keep moving in this part of labor!

P.S — Emphasis on ACTIVE labor! When you’re in early labor, you should be doing as little as possible. Sleep, eat, and hydrate! Early labor is the time to rest and prepare yourself for active labor and pushing.