Historically in America midwives will attend births by themselves, with a student or apprentice midwife, or with a on-the-job trained birth assistant. These assistants may or may not be certified in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation. They may carry additional credentials like being a Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Nursing Assistant but many do not.

The Community Roots Collective is now a pickup location for the JAMM food coop.

Read on to see how you can participate.

Unlike a threenager we do NOT:
1. Require our food be crust-less
2. Refuse to get dressed and/or change multiple times a day
3. Say no to naps

Like a threenager we DO:
1. Make our own rules
2. Do what we want
3. Encourage earplugs in our presence

Come party with us, friends! 

“As for me, a pregnant 30-something middle class white woman with the added benefit of being a Licensed Midwife and caring for hundreds of families over many years, well, I had the cards stacked 110% in my favor. While I was intimately aware of this intense privilege for years, even through miscarriages and a 2nd trimester loss, I was never more aware and outraged by it than when I was pregnant and postpartum with our 2nd full term baby.”

We believe in building community here at the Community Roots Collective and we believe that starts early. We want to raise compassionate and sensitive kids that have a strong sense of fairness and equality. We aim to tackle 'hard issues' square on in an age appropriate way. That is why we began our Social Justice Storytime- to have conversations with kids early on about being open and accepting of all kinds of people. Join us for our social justice storytime on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am.

At some point, you just have to let go and let life happen. You can't plan for everything. You can't foresee when bad things will happen. But you have to come to peace with bad decisions and mess ups. Don't fear making the mistakes. Don't let the mom-guilt overtake you. And when you need to, forgive yourself. By your example, you are teaching your children to forgive themselves, too.

We're human. We're just doing our best. Sometimes less. And that's ok. 

A vaginal, menstrual, and sexual health event! Speakers, vendors, and wellness care in an environment that is open, supportive, and with your comfort in mind. This event is FREE and EVERYONE is invited!

We're moved and back to our regular programming- and so much more! We have retail again, have expanded our calendar of events, made our mama's groups TWICE weekly now, and have indoor AND outdoor play space for your littles. Plus, we rent the space for private events. Come grow with us!

Barefoot Birth has provided exceptional doula support to the Tampa area for nearly ten years. We believe in the power of doula support and encourage all families to look into doula care for your pregnancy and birth. Read more about our birth doula Brandi and the services she provides. 

We're moving! We're moving in with some new folks! Check it all out at our grand re-opening and 'support local' holiday market on Sunday, December 17th from 12-4.

Kid fun and craft times are back as we welcome a new house mom!

A look at our first annual pregnancy and infant loss awareness day family walk. We enjoyed community and remembrance time and raised almost $1500 for our local AMEND support group. 

Here at Barefoot Birth we offer all sorts of options for all sorts of families. We are known around the community for our home birth services and easy access to prenatal care however there are many other ways to work with us. We thought it would be helpful to outline the ways care can work with us and what options look like for families. 

We are looking for another new family member to help support our 501c3 mission! We are in need of a house mama (or papa)!

Ahem, ahem. We have an exciting announcement!

The Community Roots Collective is looking for someone to become our new Resources for Infant Educarers facilitator!

“When a child loses his or her parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses his or her partner, they are called a widow or widower. When a parent loses their child, there isn’t a word to describe them. This month recognizes the loss so many parents experience across the United States and around the world.”

"I'm very grateful that I encountered you in this life and I consider it an honor that I will one day tell Emmett his birth story and that story will include you."

We are excited to welcome our new house manager, Rah Hines! Get to know Rah and let her know how you would like to get involved at the Roots.

In the last few months we have noticed a huge rise in the number women who experience Premature Rupture of Membranes aka PROM in our own practice. While things in midwifery can be cyclical we thought with so many cases it was reason for pause.

"Our photographer Patti of Sweet Plum Photography is so talented. Patti calls these little films 'family films' and does a beautiful job of them for all sorts of occasions. She jokingly called ours a 'company film with family feeling'- UMMM LOVE THAT! "