Purpose
Our program is dedicated to reclaiming, revitalizing, and decolonizing midwifery by centering the unique needs, experiences, and birthing traditions of Black families. We are committed to cultivating a new generation of Black midwives trained with the knowledge, core competencies, ancestral wisdom, and unwavering commitment needed to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic care throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
A Wombman's Way curriculum is offered within an interconnected framework that centers the needs of women and family. We practice our principles by designing programs that Remember, Reclaim, Restore, and Celebrate women’s ways of knowing, healing, helping and honoring.
Our program offers training that prepares students to practice competently and responsibly. We support students in forming healthy relationships with instructors, preceptors, clients, fellow students, and other professional colleagues. We are committed to teaching students to support the sisterhood in midwifery.
Our program prepares midwives for community based midwifery reflecting the midwifery model of care.
Lastly, we offer guidance and preparation for the Portfolio Evaluation process (PEP) for those Midwives interested in preparing for the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) board exam.
Mission
The mission of A Wombman’s Way Warrior Midwife Training Program is to transform maternal and infant health by training midwives to provide comprehensive, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care that improves outcomes for women, families, and communities. Through evidence-based medicine and ancestral wisdom, we empower Black individuals with the skills and knowledge to reclaim, restore, and revitalize midwifery within communities of color. Our program is dedicated to fostering a community of midwives who honor and celebrate the diverse experiences and birthing traditions of Black families while delivering equitable, holistic care that addresses systemic disparities.
Through comprehensive education and training grounded in our core competencies, and ancestral knowledge, we aim to empower our students with the skills to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive care throughout the transformative stages of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.