Join Renée Camila and her guest Berenice Dimas, founder of Hood Herbalism, for a conversation about herbal support during birth ceremonies. In the episode, Berenice shares their perspective on the energetics of birth, herbs she includes in her birth kit, and the importance of spirit dosing with gestating people. Berenice (she/they) is a queer community based herbalist, partera (student midwife), educator, and published writer.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Herbal Medicine for Birth Support: Hood Herbalism
- Ruruchay: Casa de Nacimiento
- Center for Indigenous Midwifery
- Atava Garcia Swiecicki: Ancestral Apothecary
Hosted and produced by Emiliano Lemus and Renée Camila. Additionally hosted by Sam Roberts and Violet Moon.
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