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'Ondaadiziikewin' in Bemidji: Midwives, doulas hold conference in Bemidji

BEMIDJI—Melissa Brown never thought she would be able to continue on her career path of as a birth worker after her own son was stillborn. However, this weekend, the Winnipeg woman was one of many in attendance at Ondaadiziikewin in Bemidji.

Mewinzha Odaadiziike Wiigaming (Long ago women birth in lodge, home or building) held their first Ondaadiziikewin (A gathering to acknowledge the whole birthing process) this weekend.

The gathering is a two-day event that features many speakers in the birthing industry, ranging from doulas, certified midwives and traditional midwives.

http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4062286-ondaadiziikewin-bemidji-midwives-doulas-hold-conference-bemidji

 

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