Zophia~Derived from "Sophia" Means "Wisdom" from ancient Greek.
Birth~ A transformative physiological process, in which a baby emerges from the body and becomes a physically separate being.
Worx~ An activity involving mental and physical effort to achieve a desired result.
Hello, I'm ReAnna, thank you for your interest in Zophia Birth Worx LLC. I am a Traditional Holistic Midwife, Full Sprectrum Doula, & Lactation Consultant. I am also an herbalist and certified in Reiki, I am also certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and CPR. I offer guidance, resources, and personalized care from preconception thru the postpartum period.
Women have a blueprint for labor and birth- our bodies instinctively know what to do in labor when given freedom and support. I am here to inspire you with peace and confidence, and a deep understanding of both the sacred and the science of birth. I thrive in guiding women with cutting edge practices to support the childbearing year in robust health and happiness. value the importance of your sacred experience as I have personally birthed 5 healthy babies + two losses myself, including a stillborn.
I offer education, resources, and access to testing & technology if desired or needed. I have deep respect for you- I know you are smart and are feeling this experience-you have desires and intuitions that will influence your direction. My passion and life’s calling are to support you from pregnancy and birth through postpartum and beyond.
I serve my local community of Vicksburg Mississippi and the surrounding area! I also offer virtual support, which is a wonderful way to get an amazing, personalized experience. I offer so many different services and packages with rich personal support in your childbearing year.
I’ve served women in birth for more than seventeen years and completed my doula training in 2006 and my Traditional Midwifery training in 2014. I work through a private contract, so I am able to serve the woman and NOT other agencies or agendas. My care offers guidance using the Sacred and the Science to give you the knowledge to make your own personal decisions in pregnancy for birth and beyond!
What is Traditional Midwifery?
Traditional midwifery training is the process of learning midwifery skills through informal methods, such as apprenticeships or self-study, rather than formal education from an accredited institution. Traditional midwives are also known as lay midwives or community midwives.
Traditional midwives historically are respected female elders who pass down their knowledge through generations. They are usually found in rural, remote, or medically underserved areas, and may not be integrated into the formal health care system. They may or may not be licensed or certified, and may choose not to become licensed for personal, religious, or philosophical reasons.
Traditional midwives provide prenatal care, support, and advice during and after pregnancy and childbirth. They may also serve as a bridge between the community and the formal health care system, accompanying women to health facilities for delivery if necessary. Mississippi has a long history of traditional midwifery.
I also serve women worldwide in the Art of Sacred Postpartum with both live and online training and support. The ancient arts of postpartum healing care include ceremonial, herbal, and ayurvedic support in the first weeks following birth. I also support clients locally and in the central Mississippi region, with personal sacred postpartum care. I will travel anywhere for birth support when I am requested, however my travel expenses must be provided by the client.
Being that I am a mother of 5 amazing kiddos, and I have personally had nearly every birth experience there is including, unmedicated hospital birth, induction, c-section, VBAC, HBAC, posterior birth, and breech birth, and sadly pregnancy loss. I draw strength from my personal experience, and I believe that God blessed me with these experiences so I could serve women more effectively!
"I used ReAnna as my Doula for 3 of my pregnancies and 1 of my births. ReAnna is an amazing Doula, and because she is also a midwife, she has that extra expertise & knowledge. She was always there to answer my questions and made me feel so safe and supported throughout my pregnancies and births. If you are looking for an amazing Doula or Midwife, I highly recommend ReAnna! "
- Dottie Benedict
"I have had all three of my children at home, during my last pregnancy I was suddenly abandoned by my previous midwife! ReAnna was happy to take me on as a client and I am so thankful that she did! During my last few months of pregnancy I learned so much, more than any of my previous pregnancies! I went on to have my most magical birth experience ever! If you are searching for a Midwife or Doula look no further!"
- Alison Ritch
~Midwifery Services~
I Recognize the Sacredness of birth, and use both traditional and scientific practices for optimal midwifery care...
As a Traditional Holistic Midwife, I offer pregnancy, birth and postpartum support through private contract with Zophia Birth Worx. I support your journey by keeping YOU at the center of your experience. Through personal prenatal home visits, I offer education, clinical, emotional and spiritual guidance for your home birth. Care includes access to technology and routine testing should you want or need these. Some of the services I offer are listed below:
- Homebirth Midwifery Care
- Prenatal Labwork
- NIPT/ Quad Screen
- STD/STI Testing
- VBAC's *
- Twin's *
- Breech *
- Ultrasound by referral
- GBS Testing
- Glucose Testing
- Newborn Screening
Care can begin with preconception, and I walk with you through pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond in the comfort of your home.
Women who have the desire to touch their primal instincts in birth are changing the current fear paradigm to one of power and control. Women own birth, and I am excited to share my knowledge and passions with you! I follow the Midwives model of care which you can read below.
The Midwives Model of Care includes:
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Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
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Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
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Minimizing technological interventions
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Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention
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The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.
* For "higher" risk pregnancies including VBAC, Twins, Breech etc. I will consider taking clients on a case-to-case basis and may prefer collaboration with an OBgyn or another Midwife to ensure the safety of mother & baby/ies at all times.
Labor and Delivery
Prenatal Care
Comprehensive prenatal care for expecting mothers, focusing on nutrition guidance, personalized education, fetal health monitoring, and more
Continuous support throughout labor and delivery process, informed decision-making, and evidence-based care
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Location
Zophia Birth Worx
Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
About us...
Zophia Birth Worx is located in Vicksburg, Mississippi. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to you and your family throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We are committed to educating and empowering you with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about your health during this amazing journey. We are passionate about ensuring that women, babies, and families experience the highest quality of care with safe outcomes. We are committed to providing quality care and support for all families. We strive to promote a positive birth experience and a healthy transition into parenthood.
We offer discounts for military families, teen parents, single parents, and low-income families. We never want financial struggles to prevent an expecting mother from having the birth experience she desires. We am open to barter and trade as well, if you want to have your dream birth lets chat!