Daughter of Samoa

This month, I begin my midwifery studies and for the next four years will be dedicating myself to the study and practice of midwifery with the Cedar Medicine School of Midwifery, a direct-entry, indigenous-founded and indigenous-led midwifery training program.

I must admit that I am full of gratitude to begin my training within a school whose philosophy of uplifting traditional ways of knowing, being and relating are in alignment with my own values and hopes for the birth work I intend to continue to provide in service to my community. As a future midwife, healer and changemaker, I hope to apply this wisdom in right relationship, reciprocity and responsibility to the craft and art of midwifery.

To help me make my dream of midwifery possible, I've created a GoFundMe to help raise funds to cover costs for my midwifery journey these next few years. If you are able to contribute financially, thank you. If you are able to share this fundraiser with your community, thank you.

And if you simply take a moment to learn about what I am working toward, that matters too. Thank you.

I will continue to share updates about how my midwifery journey is progressing both in these newsletters and hopefully also through my website blog. Thank you for supporting me!

Link to donate: https://gofund.me/f49304a19

Yoga every week and workshops each month at Daughter of Samoa! See what we have in store for September...

~Every Sunday: Prenatal Yoga @ 10:30AM
~Every Monday & Friday: Postnatal Yoga - Babies Welcome! at 10:30AM
~Every Monday & Friday: Prenatal Yoga @ 12:15PM
~Every Thursday: Prenatal Yoga @ 5:30PM
~Saturday, September 12: Family Song Circle @ 10:30AM
~Sunday, September 13: Partner Prenatal Yoga Workshop with Labor Comfort Measures (currently sold out - get on the waitlist!)

Check the link in bio to sign up and learn more about Daughter of Samoa offerings.

BIPOC parents carry deep sources of strength and cultural wisdom that support them through life, even as they face challenging transitions such as becoming a parent. This group offers a supportive space to connect with others on a similar journey within the first year of parenthood.

Together, we’ll explore the full spectrum of emotions and experiences without judgment, urgency, or pressure to “do motherhood right,” recognizing that safety, choice, and empowerment are essential.

🗓Wednesdays, October 14 - November 18, 2026 from 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm
💛 In-person and sliding scale
⬆️Link in bio to learn more & sign up!

See you at the next Family Song Circle! 🥰 Little ones in utero to 5 years old can wiggle, nurse, nap, or play. Babies can sing and dance too! Grown-ups can soften, breathe, and connect. Come and remember that we are meant to sing together.

When: September 12 from 10:30AM-12PM
Where: .home

Funds will be donated to The Bay Area Caribbean Solidarity Action Fund!

Link in bio to register 🤩 No one is turned away from lack of funds.

Apply to the Daughter of Samoa Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training by September 15!

Who is this training for? 🌞

~ Doulas, birth educators, midwives, and other community birthworkers who want to confidently incorporate mindful movement into the care they offer, you’ll learn practical yoga-based tools to help support nervous system regulation, comfort, body awareness, mobility, and labor preparation.
~ Current yoga teachers who want to feel more confident welcoming pregnant students into their general classes or who are considering offering group prenatal yoga classes, we'll explore evidence-informed guidelines for safe practice, common postural considerations, appropriate modifications for traditional asana, and how to thoughtfully care for pregnant students while honoring the changing needs of their bodies, emotional and physical.
~ Those who are currently pregnant and wish to better understand their changing bodies through the practice of yoga. This training offers an opportunity to build body awareness, resilience, cultivate connection with your baby, and learn movement practices that can support comfort, confidence, strength, self-care, and birth preparation.

This training goes beyond anatomy and sequencing. 🌊

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the pregnant body, the physiology of labor, and the role yoga can play in supporting both physical and emotional well-being throughout pregnancy. Topics include:
~ Pregnancy anatomy and physiological changes
~ The stages and mechanics of labor
~ Safe movement principles during pregnancy
~ Postural adaptations and balance changes
~ Strengthening for pregnancy and birth
~ Supporting healthy circulation and breath
~ Accommodating a growing baby
~ Understanding fetal positioning and how movement can support optimal positioning
~ Joint mobility and stability
~ Myofascial release techniques
~ Energy flow and nervous system regulation
~ Building connection between parent and baby through mindful movement
~ Why specific yoga postures and movement patterns are supportive during pregnancy and labor

This training is in-person and sliding scale! 🦋 See link in bio for full details and locations. 💌

Daughter of Samoa is now accepting postpartum doula clients! 💫 Book one, three, or six postpartum sessions. Check the link in bio to learn more and book. 💌

We are off on Sunday, Aug. 16! We will return to our regular schedule on Monday, Aug. 17 ☺️

Who is this training for? 🌞
~ Doulas, birth educators, midwives, and other community birthworkers who want to confidently incorporate mindful movement into the care they offer, you’ll learn practical yoga-based tools to help support nervous system regulation, comfort, body awareness, mobility, and labor preparation.
~ Current yoga teachers who want to feel more confident welcoming pregnant students into their general classes or who are considering offering group prenatal yoga classes, we'll explore evidence-informed guidelines for safe practice, common postural considerations, appropriate modifications for traditional asana, and how to thoughtfully care for pregnant students while honoring the changing needs of their bodies, emotional and physical.
~ Those who are currently pregnant and wish to better understand their changing bodies through the practice of yoga. This training offers an opportunity to build body awareness, resilience, cultivate connection with your baby, and learn movement practices that can support comfort, confidence, strength, self-care, and birth preparation.

This training goes beyond anatomy and sequencing. 🌊Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the pregnant body, the physiology of labor, and the role yoga can play in supporting both physical and emotional well-being throughout pregnancy. Topics include:
~ Pregnancy anatomy and physiological changes
~ The stages and mechanics of labor
~ Safe movement principles during pregnancy
~ Postural adaptations and balance changes
~ Strengthening for pregnancy and birth
~ Supporting healthy circulation and breath
~ Accommodating a growing baby
~ Understanding fetal positioning and how movement can support optimal positioning
~ Joint mobility and stability
~ Myofascial release techniques
~ Energy flow and nervous system regulation
~ Building connection between parent and baby through mindful movement
~ Why specific yoga postures and movement patterns are supportive during pregnancy and labor

This training is in-person and sliding scale! 🦋 See link in bio for full details and locations. 💌

See you on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 10:30AM for our next Family Song Circle! ☺️

~Registration: $5–$100 per adult, sliding scale
~Children are FREE NOTAFLOF: No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds
~Daughter of Samoa Unlimited Membership or Class Packs accepted for registration

Link in bio to learn more! 🦋