OMC - Onkwehonwe Midwives Collective

06/08/2026

THIS FRIDAY!

People really out there saying stuff like, "You should be focused on just women's health, they're the ones who grow the baby!" We hear you, but we also focus on the health and development of the little Owira':a too, and to do that, we sometimes have to focus on the health of the Bubbas.
50% of the baby's genetic code comes from ol' Big Dog Bubba, and his pre-conception health and lifestyle directly determine the quality of his s***m, which in turn shapes placental health, the risk of miscarriage and ultimately the health of the little ones.
"Wait, so like, pre-eclampsia can be influenced by the father?" Yep, the father's genes predominantly form the fetal side of the placenta and how the organ develops.
S***m quality also contributes to the risk of spontaneous miscarriage, with up to 30% of first trimester losses being directly related to s***m quality. The risk is increased by 1.27 times for fathers over the age of 35, and a 23% higher likelihood for those between 40-44.
You can find out more about all of that here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8679308/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11677278/
We will be doing a giveaway of Men's Preconception Vitamins on June 12th, have your mans follow us and shoot us a DM to reserve a bottle, we have limited quantities available.People really out there saying stuff like, "You should be focused on just women's health, they're the ones who grow the baby!" We hear you, but we also focus on the health and development of the little Owira':a too, and to do that, we sometimes have to focus on the health of the Bubbas.
50% of the baby's genetic code comes from ol' Big Dog Bubba, and his pre-conception health and lifestyle directly determine the quality of his s***m, which in turn shapes placental health, the risk of miscarriage and ultimately the health of the little ones.
"Wait, so like, pre-eclampsia can be influenced by the father?" Yep, the father's genes predominantly form the fetal side of the placenta and how the organ develops.
S***m quality also contributes to the risk of spontaneous miscarriage, with up to 30% of first trimester losses being directly related to s***m quality. The risk is increased by 1.27 times for fathers over the age of 35, and a 23% higher likelihood for those between 40-44.
You can find out more about all of that here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8679308/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11677278/
We will be doing a giveaway of Men's Preconception Vitamins on June 12th, have your mans follow us and shoot us a DM to reserve a bottle, we have limited quantities available.

People really out there saying stuff like, "You should be focused on just women's health, they're the ones who grow the baby!" We hear you, but we also focus on the health and development of the little Owira':a too, and to do that, we sometimes have to focus on the health of the Bubbas.
50% of the baby's genetic code comes from ol' Big Dog Bubba, and his pre-conception health and lifestyle directly determine the quality of his s***m, which in turn shapes placental health, the risk of miscarriage and ultimately the health of the little ones.
"Wait, so like, pre-eclampsia can be influenced by the father?" Yep, the father's genes predominantly form the fetal side of the placenta and how the organ develops.
S***m quality also contributes to the risk of spontaneous miscarriage, with up to 30% of first trimester losses being directly related to s***m quality. The risk is increased by 1.27 times for fathers over the age of 35, and a 23% higher likelihood for those between 40-44.
You can find out more about all of that here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8679308/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11677278/
We will be doing a giveaway of Men's Preconception Vitamins on June 12th, have your mans follow us and shoot us a DM to reserve a bottle, we have limited quantities available.People really out there saying stuff like, "You should be focused on just women's health, they're the ones who grow the baby!" We hear you, but we also focus on the health and development of the little Owira':a too, and to do that, we sometimes have to focus on the health of the Bubbas.
50% of the baby's genetic code comes from ol' Big Dog Bubba, and his pre-conception health and lifestyle directly determine the quality of his s***m, which in turn shapes placental health, the risk of miscarriage and ultimately the health of the little ones.
"Wait, so like, pre-eclampsia can be influenced by the father?" Yep, the father's genes predominantly form the fetal side of the placenta and how the organ develops.
S***m quality also contributes to the risk of spontaneous miscarriage, with up to 30% of first trimester losses being directly related to s***m quality. The risk is increased by 1.27 times for fathers over the age of 35, and a 23% higher likelihood for those between 40-44.
You can find out more about all of that here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8679308/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11677278/
We will be doing a giveaway of Men's Preconception Vitamins on June 12th, have your mans follow us and shoot us a DM to reserve a bottle, we have limited quantities available.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

People really out there saying stuff like, "You should be focused on just women's health, they're the ones who grow the baby!" We hear you, but we also focus on the health and development of the little Owira':a too, and to do that, we sometimes have to focus on the health of the Bubbas.
50% of the baby's genetic code comes from ol' Big Dog Bubba, and his pre-conception health and lifestyle directly determine the quality of his s***m, which in turn shapes placental health, the risk of miscarriage and ultimately the health of the little ones.
"Wait, so like, pre-eclampsia can be influenced by the father?" Yep, the father's genes predominantly form the fetal side of the placenta and how the organ develops.
S***m quality also contributes to the risk of spontaneous miscarriage, with up to 30% of first trimester losses being directly related to s***m quality. The risk is increased by 1.27 times for fathers over the age of 35, and a 23% higher likelihood for those between 40-44.
You can find out more about all of that here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8679308/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11677278/
We will be doing a giveaway of Men's Preconception Vitamins on June 12th, have your mans follow us and shoot us a DM to reserve a bottle, we have limited quantities available.People really out there saying stuff like, "You should be focused on just women's health, they're the ones who grow the baby!" We hear you, but we also focus on the health and development of the little Owira':a too, and to do that, we sometimes have to focus on the health of the Bubbas.
50% of the baby's genetic code comes from ol' Big Dog Bubba, and his pre-conception health and lifestyle directly determine the quality of his s***m, which in turn shapes placental health, the risk of miscarriage and ultimately the health of the little ones.
"Wait, so like, pre-eclampsia can be influenced by the father?" Yep, the father's genes predominantly form the fetal side of the placenta and how the organ develops.
S***m quality also contributes to the risk of spontaneous miscarriage, with up to 30% of first trimester losses being directly related to s***m quality. The risk is increased by 1.27 times for fathers over the age of 35, and a 23% higher likelihood for those between 40-44.
You can find out more about all of that here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8679308/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11677278/
We will be doing a giveaway of Men's Preconception Vitamins on June 12th, have your mans follow us and shoot us a DM to reserve a bottle, we have limited quantities available.

06/04/2026

What are some must-have topics you think we should talk about when it comes to postpartum care?

Share your thoughts below or send a DM if you'd rather keep it private 💛

06/04/2026

Niawen to everyone who joined us for Part 4 of our Childbirth Education Series! We had a full house this week, and it was especially nice to see some couples coming out together.

This week’s class was all about labor and birth. We talked about movement, positions for labor, comfort measures, and everyone had a chance to try out the birth stool, TENS unit, rebozo and massage tools & all the different ways to support the birthing process.

There’s still time to join us for our final class next week as we talk about postpartum care. It’s a topic that doesn’t always get enough attention, but it’s such an important part of the journey.

Send us a DM if you’d like to join!

06/04/2026

Our community programs are so amazing! These efforts and initiatives don’t go unnoticed. 🫶

☕💐 Mom’s Café – A Morning Just for You! 💐☕
This May, we’re teaming up with local cafés to bring you something special — Mom’s Café.

🗓 TODAY Tuesday May 26, 2026 -
📍Location Sweetgrass Café
100 B Rooseveltown Road, Akwesasne

Mom’s Café is a relaxed, welcoming space where mothers can gather for open conversation about:

🤰 Pregnancy
🤱 Breastfeeding
👶 Parenting
💬 Real-life mom moments

Our team will be set up inside a cozy local café, inviting moms to connect, share, and support one another in a comfortable, judgment-free environment.

✨ Bonus! The first 10 moms to join us each week will receive a complimentary café meal (daily special, soup or salad, plus a beverage).

Whether you're expecting, newly postpartum, or navigating toddler life — this space is for you.

Tag a mama who deserves a coffee break and connection 💕

06/03/2026

People really out there saying stuff like, "You should be focused on just women's health, they're the ones who grow the baby!" We hear you, but we also focus on the health and development of the little Owira':a too, and to do that, we sometimes have to focus on the health of the Bubbas.

50% of the baby's genetic code comes from ol' Big Dog Bubba, and his pre-conception health and lifestyle directly determine the quality of his s***m, which in turn shapes placental health, the risk of miscarriage and ultimately the health of the little ones.

"Wait, so like, pre-eclampsia can be influenced by the father?" Yep, the father's genes predominantly form the fetal side of the placenta and how the organ develops.

S***m quality also contributes to the risk of spontaneous miscarriage, with up to 30% of first trimester losses being directly related to s***m quality. The risk is increased by 1.27 times for fathers over the age of 35, and a 23% higher likelihood for those between 40-44.

You can find out more about all of that here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8679308/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11677278/

We will be doing a giveaway of Men's Preconception Vitamins on June 12th, have your mans follow us and shoot us a DM to reserve a bottle, we have limited quantities available.

06/02/2026

things that make you go "WEH!"

06/01/2026

It’s always nice to learn together with others.

Join us for this week’s Childbirth Education Class! We’ll focus on labor and birth this week and all the ins & outs incl. comfort measures, coping strategies, labor support, and what to expect along the way.

Whether you’re planning a homebirth, hospital birth, you’ll leave with some helpful tips to help you feel confident and prepared for your baby’s arrival.

To register, send us a DM with your email address!

Niawen to everyone who joined us for this past week’s Childbirth Education Class Part 2 💛

We focused on the 2nd trimester. Participants explored how nourishment and movement can support both parent and baby during this stage, and each person went home with meal gift cards to help put that learning into practice.

We’re now moving into Part 3 next Wednesday, where we’ll dive into the 3rd trimester. This session is all about preparing for birth, understanding what to expect in the final weeks, and feeling more confident as you approach labour and delivery.
Space is still open! Come join us and walk away feeling informed, supported, and more ready for your birth journey. Dm to sign up!