This week we have birth keeper Akia Gaston, owner of Garden of Birth Roots. As a birth worker, she takes a primal approach to supporting wombyn as they remember and reclaim their power through pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  We dive into Akia's own birth stories including her VBAC, critiques of licensed midwifery, and why reclaiming our power in birth is important and ancestral -- particularly for Black women.  Akia is currently enrolling for her Rooted Birth Keeper Mentorship program for aspiring birthworkers! Enrollment closes on Sunday, September 19. Check it out here! Save your spot in Qiddist's upcoming Free Your Womb masterclass -- unpacking the myths of gynecology and the skills you need to reclaim sovereign womb care. It's free, but spots are limited! Register here.