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Aug 6
5 min

Reflections on 'Loving, Dying, and Letting Go'

I recently completed the Loving, Dying and Letting Go workshop offered by the Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death. I first...

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Miranda Kelly

Jul 28
6 min

Reclaiming Birth, Reclaiming Language

Reclaiming language and reclaiming birth are intimately connected, but how can I work toward reclamation of language within my birth work?

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When Did You First Learn About Residential Schools? (Or Have You Yet?)

Miranda Kelly

Jul 2
3 min

When Did You First Learn About Residential Schools? (Or Have You Yet?)

When did you first learn about residential schools? I was 12. I was working in my band office, and an Elder came in and shared his story.

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Miranda Kelly

Sep 28, 2019
2 min

Birth is Sacred

Birth is an ancient ceremony gifted to us by our ancestors. Birth is a sacred journey that takes us to new depths. Birth is sacred.

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Miranda Kelly

Mar 18, 2019
3 min

Preparing for Labour

The preparations you do in pregnancy can contribute to a positive birth experience and smooth transition into parenthood. While it can be...

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Miranda Kelly

Nov 18, 2018
3 min

Benefits of Midwifery Care

This week the Midwives Association of British Columbia called on our provincial government to increase investment in and support of midwi...

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