37. Hapu Wānanga; Māori Birthing Practices with Tawera Trinder

Today we are exploring Māori birthing practices, we are joined by Tawera Trinder a Māori  midwife who works with whānau Māori alongside their pregnancy journey.

Tawera and her team of wāhine deliver kaupapa Māori antenatal education wānanga, that is enriched with tikanga practices and principles. The kaupapa within the wānanga are delivered, and seen through a te ao Māori lens, in addition to the sensitive and articulate delivery of clinical and midwifery content.

This is a powerfulful lens into the Māori worldview, highlighting the nurturing and spiritual dimensions of the sacredness of birth.

What we cover:
Whenua ki te whenua - the practice of burying the placenta
Muka tie - tying of the umbilical cord
Oriori - an incantation for birth
Hapori - Post natal garment
Misscarage
Tapu and Noa within the birthing space

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TAWERA TRINDER
website | hapuwanangataranaki.co.nz
instagram | @hapuwanangakitaranaki

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TARIKURA
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