Wombs of the World Summit
For the first time, Wombs of the World is gathering traditional and Indigenous midwives from our global programs to share their rare and powerful knowledge- right in the heart of Berlin, Germany.
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Haven’t made it to Ecuador to learn from Partera di Anaku? Or curious about traditional Malaysian Belly Binding?
We’re bringing the world’s birthwork traditions to you.
Through hands-on workshops, talks, and intimate discussions, we’ll explore pregnancy, birth support, and postpartum care, honoring sacred birthing traditions that have nurtured mothers for generations.
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This gathering is more than an event- it’s a space for deep learning, cultural exchange, and connection among birthworkers, parents-to-be, and maternal health advocates.
The Wombs of the World Summit is just the beginning. This gathering will continue to bring ancestral birth wisdom to different locations worldwide.
Summit Overview
An Online & In-Person Experience
Start Online: Meet the Midwives
Begin your journey with Meet the Midwives: Online Series—a five-week virtual gathering where you’ll connect with Indigenous midwives and traditional birthkeepers from around the world.
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Live-Zoom Dates: July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23, September 6, 2025
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Live conversations with midwives
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Interactive Q&A sessions
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Access to recordings
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(This is a great way to be involved if you cannot make it to Berlin)
Join In-Person Summit:
Berlin Oct 15-17
Then, join us in Berlin for the Wombs of the World Summit—a three-day in-person gathering where these same midwives and traditional birthworkers will share their wisdom through:
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Hands-on workshops
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Sacred ceremonies
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Community discussions & networking
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Start online. Gather in person. Build the global web of birthworkers.
Summit Ticket Options
Very Intentional Participation
The "VIP" Experience
€877 (includes VAT)
This is for those who want to go deeper during the Summit. You’ll be our demonstration participant during workshops, receive belly binding, bone closing, and direct care from our guest midwives. It’s special, and space is limited.
ADVANCED DOULA TRAINING
$1,117
Are you a birthworker ready to integrate what you learn at the Summit into your practice and profession? This is your path.
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Join a small group of experienced birthworkers for a 6-month certification program that blends global birthwork wisdom, social justice frameworks, and practical integration.
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You’ll attend the Summit as part of a guided journey- with private mentorship, pre- and post-summit training sessions, and access to our full online learning portal.
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Includes everything from the Full Experience ticket (Summit + Meet the Midwives series) + 6 Virtual Advanced Doula Training sessions, a private mentorship session, access to our online Education Portal, and a Certificate of Completion (40+ hours).
Bringing Global Birthkeepers Together
Meet Our Wisdom Keepers
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The summit brings together an extraordinary collective of Indigenous birthworkers from diverse cultures around the world. Our guest speakers represent a wide range of traditions and practices, offering a unique opportunity to learn directly from the holders of this ancient wisdom.
More Guardians of Birth to be introduced soon!
Partera di Anaku
Ecuador
Martha Arotingo is a traditional midwife, herbalist, and community leader dedicated to preserving ancestral birth knowledge in Ecuador. As the founder of Unanchu Mamakuna, the first traditional midwifery school in Cotacachi, she carries the wisdom passed down from her mother and elders, rooted in the sacred lands of Mama Cotacachi. She is a fierce advocate for traditional healing, land stewardship, and the empowerment of future generations of birthkeepers.​​​​​​​​​​
Salwa Salim
Singapore
Salwa Salim is a traditional birthkeeper, educator, and advocate dedicated to preserving and sharing the ancestral wisdom of Malay midwifery and holistic postpartum care. Rooted in a lineage of midwives, she bridges traditional healing with modern maternal health, offering training and education to birth professionals worldwide. As the founder of Mummy’s Massage and Birth Matron, she has expanded the reach of Malay postpartum traditions, including belly binding and herbal healing, into the global birthwork landscape. Through her work, she is committed to revitalizing ancestral practices and improving postpartum care standards internationally.
Programming
We intend to bring you powerful traditional birth wisdom and insights from around the world.
Here are the themes for the day.
Full schedule will be released in September.
THEME 1
Prenatal Care
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Womb Care
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Herbal Fertility Support
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Traditional Womb Massage
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Mama/Pregnancy Blessing
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Honoring the Rites of Passage
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Womb Healing Ceremony
THEME 2
Birth
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Rebozo for Birth
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Natural Pain Management
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Birth as a Ceremony
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Traditional Practices in Western Birth Culture
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The Spirituality of Childbirth
Postpartum
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Caring for New Mothers: Birthing a Village
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Herbal Care for Postpartum Healing
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Belly Binding
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Placenta Medicine & Rituals
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Closing of Bones
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Why Attend
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Revitalize Traditional Wisdom: Learn directly from Indigenous birthkeepers and explore how ancient practices can support modern maternal care.
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Cross-Cultural Exchange: Experience a profound cultural exchange with birthworkers and attendees from around the world.
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Bridge Traditional & Modern Birthwork: Explore how ancestral knowledge and contemporary maternal care can work together.
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Support Maternal Health: Take away valuable insights that can help you better support mothers in your community.
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Join a Global Movement: Be part of an event shaping the future of holistic, equitable maternal health.
Become a Summit Sponsor
Be part of a groundbreaking gathering that is shaping the future of maternal health and birthwork.
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Are you passionate about supporting traditional birthwork, cultural preservation, and maternal health?
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This is your opportunity to align with a powerful movement and connect with a highly engaged, global audience of birthworkers, midwives, and maternal health advocates.
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We offer sponsorship opportunities that will amplify your impact while directly supporting this transformative event.
Your investment will help bring Indigenous midwives and birthkeepers from around the world to share their wisdom, ensuring that this knowledge is preserved, honored, and passed on.
Logistical Overview
When
Where
For Who
ONLINE:
JULY 12, 26, AUG 9, 23, SEPT 6.
IN PERSON SUMMIT:
October 15, 16, 17. 2025
Berlin, Germany
All Perinatal Enthusiasts
Empower
Join a global movement to empower birthworkers & support mothers through traditional wisdom & evidence-based care.
Preserve
Help amplify Indigenous birth practices and ancestral knowledge from around the world that have supported generations of mothers.
Connect
Foster cross-cultural connections and learn from birthkeepers who embody centuries of birthing traditions.
Transform
Be part of a transformative experience that reshapes the future of maternal health and decolonizes birth practices.
