Archetype Midwifery

09/03/2026

Allowed to birth: The journey of a Global Midwife is a beautiful documentary that shows just how important it is to have birth choices.

09/02/2026

Watch out 👀 for a screening coming to New Orleans!

08/08/2026

Healthy communities begin with healthy families—and skilled midwives play an important role in supporting both.

Through evidence-informed care, education, and compassionate support, midwives help families navigate pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with confidence. Their work extends beyond clinical care, fostering trust, empowering informed decision-making, and connecting families with the resources they need.

Every knowledgeable midwife strengthens the community they serve. Every family supported creates a ripple effect that reaches partners, children, and future generations.

At ATMMTP, we're committed to advancing the quality and accessibility of midwifery in Texas through education, advocacy, and professional development. By preparing skilled, compassionate midwives, we're investing in healthier families and stronger communities across our state.

Because when communities have access to exceptional midwifery care, everyone benefits.

08/06/2026

Trust is the foundation of meaningful care.

When families feel heard, respected, and supported, they are more likely to ask questions, share concerns, and actively participate in decisions about their care. That relationship creates space for open communication, informed decision-making, and individualized support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

Midwives invest time in building that trust through listening, education, continuity of care, and a commitment to treating each family with dignity and compassion.

At ATMMTP, we believe that developing skilled midwives means teaching more than clinical knowledge. It means preparing future midwives to build strong relationships, communicate with empathy, and provide care that is both evidence-informed and person-centered.

Because when trust is at the center of care, families are empowered—and care becomes stronger for everyone.

08/04/2026

Welcome Earthside to alllllll of our July babies. 🤍

July was a LOT. So many babies. So many hugs. Very little sleep. And somehow, we’re still on call. 😂

For the third summer in a row, Archetype Midwifery Collective has been booked to our absolute maximum, and then some. We are incredibly grateful, and we’ve learned that protecting our time is part of protecting the care we provide.

Beginning in 2027, we will accept only two new clients per month, plus our repeat families, who are always welcomed back.

This smaller roster gives Midwife Star more room for advanced provider trainings, teaching, travel, and time with her own family, while keeping Archetype care personal, unrushed, and deeply present. (Our appointments are 60-90 minutes long ☕️)

Our student roster is also officially closed for 2027. We will not be accepting new midwifery students or apprenticeship inquiries for the 2027 year.

We’re already booking well into March 2027. If you’re hoping to have Archetype as your home birth team, we encourage you to book your free consultation early. 🤍

https://archetypemidwifery.com

08/04/2026

You already know what time it is. Special thanks to my sibling Midwife Melody. Archetype Midwifery
Becoming Whole Physical Therapy & Pelvic Care Courtney Anderson

08/01/2026

🥑 "What should I eat to make my breast milk fattier?"

This is one of the questions we hear all the time at Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center.

The answer often surprises parents.

While your diet plays an important role in your overall health and can influence what kinds of fats are present in your milk, it doesn't significantly increase the amount of fat your milk contains. Eating more avocados, butter, coconut oil, or drinking whole milk won't suddenly turn your milk into heavy cream.

Breast milk is an incredible, living fluid. Its composition changes naturally throughout the day and even during a single feeding.

One of the biggest influences on fat concentration is how much milk is in the breast. A fuller breast typically produces milk that's lower in fat at the beginning of a feeding. As milk is removed and the breast empties, the fat concentration naturally increases.

That's one reason babies often benefit from feeding frequently. Efficient and effective milk removal helps babies access the higher-fat milk that comes later in the feeding.

So when someone says, "Your baby needs fattier milk," we encourage parents to ask a different question:

Why might my baby need more calories?

Sometimes the issue has nothing to do with the milk itself. Instead, we look at things like:

🤱 Is baby transferring milk effectively?
⚖️ Is weight gain appropriate?
🍼 Is milk supply meeting baby's needs?
👅 Is there an oral restriction or feeding difficulty?
❤️ Is there another medical reason affecting growth?

Breastfeeding challenges deserve individualized care—not internet myths.

If your baby isn't gaining weight as expected, don't assume you need to change your diet. A thorough feeding assessment by an IBCLC can often identify the real cause and help create a plan that supports both you and your baby.

At Gulf Coast Breastfeeding Center, we're passionate about replacing myths with evidence-based information so families can breastfeed with confidence. 💙

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

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