The resurgence of Indigenous birthing traditions and midwife practises encourages a positive step in women taking charge of their bodies and re-connecting to both the cultural and spiritual aspects of birthing. The connection made through Indigenous methods of birthing opens the child and mother to returning to ceremonies and allows fewer traumas to be experienced in birthing. Following traditional Indigenous teachings gives a positive experience to not only mother’s but their babies; “By living our teachings and living our sovereignty we will ensure a healthy first environment for our babies inside of our women” (Simpson, Pp.32, 2007). The women who are reconnecting to birthing are regaining their oral history and carrying and passing their
