ready to question what you thought you knew?

UPPER MIDWEST intensive

AUGUST 13-18 2026

NEW ENGLAND, NORTH DAKOTA

CURIOUS TO JOIN US?

HOW AN INTENSIVE WORKS

COMMUNAL LIVING + EATING FOR 6 DAYS

MIXTURE OF LEARNING STYLES INCORPORATED: PRESENTATIONS WITH DISCUSSIONS FOLLOWED UP WITH HANDS ON

NOT JUST SKILLS, BUT A REPATTERNING AND REBIRTHING OF YOUR COMMUNITY CARE

FOR ANY SKILL LEVEL, NO PRIOR BIRTH EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - WE HAVE 30+ YEAR BIRTH VETS AND DOULAS JOIN US AND WALK AWAY TRANSFORMED

WHAT IS A FIRESIDE CHAT ?

Each evening we gather after our 2 hours of free time for deep discussions not being had anywhere else - death, persecution, protection, autonomy, ideologies, tools, and more. These are the times where we really get to take off a layer and find who we truly are.

These discussions and stories shared are private, what's shared around the fire, stays around the fire. It is imperative that everyone feels safe and in a non-judgemental space

Here, we bare our souls. To ourselves and our Sisters.

From a past Participant:

I had the greatest privilege of sitting at the feet of Rowan and Sarita at the Midwifery intensive this November. It has created a shift in me, that I have been longing for, for a really long time.

Having the opportunity to attend this training was an answer to many prayers, and I am so grateful the stars aligned when they did.

Going in to this I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was a bit nervous, and slightly guarded being a room full of Midwives.

The first night cracked me open, and I knew that if I wanted to gain the most from this experience, I needed to be completely raw and vulnerable- unashamed of my journey and how I got here.

I felt so seen, heard, and respected throughout the 6 days of sitting with these women. But I think what touched me the most is that I felt safe… to ask questions, and to be curious, without being criticized or judged. I could be taught without feeling incompetent, or uneducated. I kept thinking “these women really just want to share all the golden nuggets with us. They truly want us to succeed.” I was so hungry for more information, more learning, more conversation, and more story telling… (still am btw)

For so long I have doubted myself in this work, and have had really profound and deep questions on my heart. Constantly asking myself if I am doing this the “right” way.

However, walking away from this experience I have felt so much healing happening inside of me, and it wasn’t just the endless wisdom and knowledge from these women, what impacted me the most was being truly seen, and the feeling of belonging- that feeling is unmatched.

My heart is so full, and I miss being in the same space as these incredibly powerful women.

Thank you Rowan and Sarita for the work you are doing and revolutionizing midwives. Y’all are fierce AF, and you are my people for life

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Helping midwives thrive at every stage with knowledge and support

Practicing Midwives - Independent or Certified
Student Midwives
Birthkeepers
Doulas
Childbirth Educators
Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of physiology and traditional midwifery

what is include in the price?

Breakfast, lunch, tea, good chocolate, + snacks everyday

Pre and Post Intensive Zoom calls for furthering our relationships and knowledge

Private Online Living Room for conversation, stories, photos, questions, and more

Online pre-intensive prep work to get us all on the same page for the deep heart work we are going to do in our evening Fireside Chats

EXCLUSIVE early access to our upcoming Intensives and online Collectives

During Our 6 Days Together, You’ll…

Role-play menstrual & ovulatory cycles
Understand PCOS physiologically
Explore nervous system + trauma connections
Practice assessing vitals with confidence
Promote health confidently, without fear
Learn pelvic bowl anatomy & function
Build reproductive physiology foundations
Learn daily practices to support optimal health from pre-conception to postpartum
Interpret fetal heart tones and understand what they reveal
Understand and participate in neonatal respiratory transition and resuscitation
Explore end-of-pregnancy normals
Have discussions around loss

Understand the key elements of prenatal wellness
Build authentic relationships with your clients, community, and peers
Interpret basic lab work from a whole-body, physiological perspective
Participate in birth simulations, including breech, twins, posterior, and shoulder dystocia
Understand gestational hypertension, diabetes, preeclampsia, and HELLP syndrome
Practice charting and managing fetal distress, prolapsed cord, and labor dystocia
Deepen your knowledge of the golden hour, placenta birth, and postpartum hemorrhage
Have discussions around legalities & jail time

Practice receiving, transmitting, and palpating skills with volunteers
Understand preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes
Explore birth bag essentials
Learn how to protect the process, maintain safety, and manage challenges
Avoid exhaustion while bringing rest, nourishment, and confidence
Learn perineal repair techniques with sutures and alternatives
Placenta Reading and hands-on exploration to understand anatomy + function
Have discussions around ethics and idealogy

ABOUT LODGING

Communal living for our 6 days together, with 2 hours in the evening to yourself

Keep the circle intact and sacred by eating + sleeping in the same house

House Payment sent to local co-host

PRICING

Pay in full $1,850.

Because space is limited and preparation begins upon registration, all payments are non-refundable.

Once we have reviewed and if we approve your application you will receive an email from [email protected] with your registration link and payment options.

Apply to Join

First Name *

Last Name *

Phone *

Email *

Where are you Located? *

Present Occupation *

Birthday *

How long have you been involved in birth work? *

What birth/health related websites, publications, podcasts, etc., do you follow? *

What is your midwifery education status? (ie self-directed study, attending/completed a program, other) *

Practice Status (ie midwife, doula, birthkeeper, childbirth educator, student/apprentice, etc) *

Are you currently a practicing Traditional Midwife or Direct Entry Midwife? *

Yes

If you are a midwife or birth keeper, how long have you been practicing? Please describe your model of care. *

If you are an apprentice/student, how long have you been in that role? Please describe your skill level. *

Do you plan to pursue CPM certification? *

Yes

Do you plan to become licensed to practice in your state? *

If you are not currently practicing or apprenticing, are you looking to gain apprenticeship or placement? *

If yes, tell us more about your plans/goals. *

If you are a doula or childbirth educator, for how long? Please describe your experience with home birth. *

If you are a certified doula, who are you certified through? *

Is midwifery legal in the state/country you plan to practice in? *

Is midwifery/home birth well supported by the greater community in your area? for example: supportive transports, allied health professionals, etc. *

Do you have relationships and support from other midwives/students/doulas in your area? *

Are you a member of your state midwifery organization? If yes, name of organization; if no, why? *

Please list workshops and courses you have previously attended. *

Are you certified in Neonatal Resuscitation? *

I understand and agree to the following: Foundational Concepts for Midwives reserves the right to accept or deny any applicant. Referral by the host or an interview with Sarita and/or Rowan may be required prior to approval. Initial Below *

I understand and agree to the following: All funds listed on the website and in the registration page are in US dollars. Initial Below *

I understand and agree to the following: All curriculum materials received are the intellectual property of Foundational Concepts for Midwives and are not allowed to be copied or shared. Initial Below *

I understand and agree to the following: There will be additional expenses not included in the price of the training, ie: childcare, self study books, stable internet access, etc. Initial Below *

I understand and agree to the following: This training is intended as preparation for, or a compliment to, any midwifery schooling and practical experience under a supervising midwife. Participants will not, under any circumstance, misrepresent themselves as a qualified birth attendant based on enrollment in or completion of this experience alone. Initial Below *

I understand and agree to the following: This training is not refundable. Registration can be transferred to another accepted student or applied to a future training. Initial Below *

I understand and agree to the following: This is an application for attendance, admittance is not guaranteed and I will be notified of the decision by email. If I'm admitted I will receive a link to register for my chosen workshop in that acceptance email. Initial Below *

I understand and agree to the following: With your participation in our Collective it is expected of you to honor the privacy of the stories shared here and the presence of those in attendance. This is a safe space for individuals to share, learn, and listen without fear of judgment or exposure. Regardless of your role, we ask that you commit to keeping everything private—stories, experiences, and identities alike. We come together with a core belief that reproductive autonomy is a human right and we simply want what families want. Are you willing to sign a form agreeing to this? Initial Below and Yes/No *

I understand and agree to the following: I am expected to ask the hard questions, to be held accountable, and to take responsibility for the impact I have on my community in all aspects. I am committed to shedding my outer layers, embracing personal growth, and fostering growth within others. I understand that situations will arise during the Intensive, and I recognize that these challenges are here to help me become a better person. Initial Below. *

I understand that will be a waiting period to hear back about my second step to this application process

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