Bloom Families Support Centre

In Hopi and Mayan traditions, unmarried and elder people with wombs in the community would take care of new parents. In this way, there would be education, normalisation and sacred observation of these times in a person's life. Elders may spread their wisdom down the lineage, and younger folks who have not entered these stages of their lives have a chance to observe and Learn. For these reasons and more, the fourth universal postpartum need outlined in the... Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Johnson is presence of wise people and spiritual companionship. In many cultures around the world the postpartum period of healing and transitioning falls under the realm of traditionally female folks. I want to make a note that the actual need listed was 'presence of wise women and spiritual companionship'. Although I do resonate with that wording I don't believe it may resonate with everyone, so I wanted to leave it open to speak to you and who your 'wise people' are. Traditionally in many cultures this may be the realm of folks who identify as women, but I believe this sacred space can and is held by folks who identify in many different ways. The point is that they hold the space, wisdom, and care that a new parent thrives off of. The new parent is surrounded by wise and caring people from their family and community who offer nourishment, care, guidance, teachings and ensure their needs and the household needs are taken care of so they can focus on healing. I would go a step further to say that this need to be in c o m m u n i t y to learn from and with each other extends beyond the postpartum period and encompasses people with wombs at varying points in their life stages. In the token of community, I created the Facebook group Sacred Spaces for Learning and my hope is for it to be a space for people with wombs at various points in their parenting or caregiving journey to come together to learn with and from each other. Follow link below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sacredspacesforlearning/ #bloomingpostpartum See more

'We test anyone who exhibits symptoms like a cough or fever and a) works in a setting where they can infect many others at risklike a long-term-care home, or as a first responder; b) lives in a vulnerable setting like a homeless shelter or retirement home; or c) is referred from Toronto Public Health.' Incredible! St. Mike' s pulls through.

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