Kerstin April, The Traveling Birthkeeper Kerstin April, The Traveling Birthkeeper

Why “Birthkeeper” ?

To me a keeper is fully immersed in their work in all aspects of their life- I imagine a lighthouse keeper who lives in a lighthouse, isolated on a remote coastline, responsible for keeping the light lit.. The role of a keeper is more than a job or even a career, it’s all encompassing- a deep part of who you are, and it shapes your every interaction, relationship, and perception of your world.

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Kerstin April, The Traveling Birthkeeper Kerstin April, The Traveling Birthkeeper

A naked ocean dip in Northern California

Babies and pregnant women are like hydrophilic sponges, absorbing every bit of energy that drips in their vicinity.  I now have an incredibly important obligation to regulate my own energetics and consciously avoid projecting my personal experiences and opinions on women I work with- everyone is entitled to their own journey free from outside influence…

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