I’m Freya, a Traditional Midwife and Birthkeeper with 18+ years of study in Midwifery, Breastfeeding, Evidence Based Pediatrics, Women’s Health and Infant Neurology. I have 16+ years of experience attending births in many settings. Dr. Michel Odent once wrote that it’s a good sign “if the midwife knows how the labor is progressing just by listening instead of probing with her finger” and that is exactly the kind of midwife I am, the kind with experienced ears who is totally anti cervical checks. One thing I care about most is placentas taking their time, no cord traction, no tugging and no fundal massage because allowing the placenta to detach when it is ready has been proven to be the safest thing for women!