Sophia's Journey to Midwifery & Sacred Birth Work

A Midwife's Journey of Becoming a Sacred Birth Worker

The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship attracts not only birth nerds and passionate mamas but also seasoned birth workers.

Today you get to hear from a Midwife and her journey to becoming a Midwife as well as a Sacred Birth Worker.

Enjoy!

What Drew Me to Birth Work & How Did I Become a Midwife

When I first embarked on the journey of birth work in this lifetime, I used to believe the calling arrived later in my life.

But as the years unfold, I am beginning to see how much further back it truly reaches.

In fact, I now feel it like a thread weaving through the tapestry of my life—intertwining with my past, stretching into my ancestors, and carrying the echoes of many incarnations and generations of birth workers before me.

The first inklings of this path appeared in my childhood, where I was drawn to the wonders of the physiological world, guided by an innate, embodied wisdom, and a yearning to live in harmony with the vast web of realities that make up this universe. I assumed that others—especially women—shared this profound understanding, and I often found myself puzzled by the behaviors and ideals around me, both in my friendships and in the culture I observed.

Raised in a bohemian, open-minded environment, I had the space to explore life’s edges, though I
was often the black sheep—constantly questioning, consistently choosing what felt like the harder path, and always seeking to align with what resonated as truth within my whole being.

And yet, I knew that truth was fluid, shifting in tone and melody as time passed. This was, too, another kind of truth.

In my early years, my bohemian roots led me to pursue acting at university. While grateful for the
life lessons it taught me, I soon realized that conventional acting wasn't the noble, spiritual calling I had imagined.

So, I set out on a journey of discovery, traveling through Europe and other far-flung corners of the world.

My heart eventually led me to Corfu, Greece, where I produced, directed, and acted in a bilingual production of The Vagina Monologues. This experience, working alongside women and exploring the profound injustices, magical wonder, and deep essence of womanhood, wove together many threads that had been forming since childhood. I knew that my calling lay in a space dedicated to honoring and affirming women—one that challenged our culture's narrow understanding of women’s roles and experiences in the world.

It was then that I encountered the book, Spiritual Midwifery, and it was as if the final pieces of my puzzle clicked into place.

Midwifery was the thread that would weave all of my passions, skills, and wisdom together.

The apprenticeship model initially called to me, but when I found it almost extinct in Europe, I took a deep breath and entered the formal realm of midwifery studies in the UK NHS.

My partner, dog, and I packed up our life in Corfu and moved to Norfolk, England, a decision that led us into an entirely new world.

The long-term plan was always to return to Corfu and create a new birthing option that was sorely needed on the island.

The years of study became a journey in themselves—three years, then four, as I gave birth to our first child in the middle of my studies. The challenges I faced were profound, forcing me to reconcile the tension between my inner knowing about the incredible wisdom of women’s bodies, the scientific validation of that wisdom, and the realities of working within a modern maternity system.

But as difficult as it was, I grew through it.

I connected with individual midwives, birth workers, and women who shared my reverence for birth, and with their support, I began to develop into the woman-centered, holistic midwife I am today.

After my studies and three years of working in the UK, between obstetric-led and midwifery-led units, and after the birth of our second child, my family and I returned to Corfu, finally stepping into the life we had dreamed of.

I began working as an independent midwife, just as the world was changing with the arrival of the coronavirus. Many women were no longer willing to enter clinical settings for birth, and I was finally able to practice in a way that felt fully aligned with the midwifery that had first called to my soul.

The deep, trusting relationships I built with the women I cared for allowed me to truly support their unique and informed choices.

Choosing to Deepen into Sacred Birth Work through The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship

However, as I continued attending births, I realized there were gaps in my education. I had the clinical skills and an intuitive understanding of how to create sacred space, but I lacked the support of fellow birth workers and elders with whom I could share and expand my knowledge.

That’s when I came across the Natural Birth Podcast and heard Anna speak about her Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship.

It resonated deeply, but I hesitated—knowing that this journey would not only require deep commitment but would also transform my life and relationships in ways I couldn’t yet fathom.

Gratefully, I took the leap.

The first three months of self-exploration were a spiraling, expansive journey into becoming the woman, mother, and midwife my community needed.

Though I already had a strong understanding of birth physiology, the mentorship opened new doors of insight and wisdom that expanded my approach in ways I hadn’t expected.

With Anna’s guidance and the sisterhood of like-minded women, I rediscovered my intuition and embodied wisdom—an invaluable gift that now nourishes the same qualities in the women I support.

As I continued the mentorship and began applying what I’d learned, I felt myself growing, deepening my connection with my fellow birth workers and expanding my capacity to hold space for birth in a more profound way.

How the Mentorship Community is Continuing to Support Me as a Midwife & Sacred Birth Worker

The circle of sacred birth workers continues to be a grounding force in my practice, and each time I enter it, I can feel myself being woven more fully into the fabric of this work that has always been my calling.

This is the thread of my life—one that began in the distant past and continues to unfold, weaving through my experiences, my studies, and my relationships, always growing, always deepening.

It is the thread that ties me to the women I serve, the wisdom I am a custodian for, and the sacred journey of birth that I will continue to walk for as long as I am called.

Find Sophia

Sophia offers home birthing midwifery services on Corfu as well as online.

www.birthingwisdomcorfu.com

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