The antidote has always been and always will be traditional Black midwifery that is rooted in community and liberation.

In order for us to eradicate the threats to Black Maternal Health, we need a resurgence of the model of care demonstrated by community midwifery.

The World Health Organization has affirmed that we need over 900,000 midwives by 2035 to save 4.3 million people annually! At Sumi’s Touch we are answering the call and cultivating a community of traditional midwives.

Learn More About Our Student To Midwifery Pipeline

PART ONE:

Foundational information for supporting the full spectrum of pregnancy to postpartum
through the lens of traditional birth work.

Join The Waitlist For Our Upcoming Foundational Training

PART TWO:

In person advanced skills immersion to give and receive the art of holding space, tactile support, herbs & nourishment, and the ceremonial elements of traditional birth work.

Learn More About Our Next Immersion in Ghana, Dec 2025

PART THREE:
An apprenticeship spending time at the feet of traditional midwives. This is a two year hybrid program that includes, master classes, immersion skill shares. Volunteering at community clinics & 12 weeks observing and supporting at Mother Health International in Uganda.

PART FOUR:
1 year minimum as an assistant midwife.

PART FIVE:
The student midwife becomes the primary care provider
for all perinatal care under supervision of mentors.

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Learn More About Our Student To Midwifery Pipeline

PART ONE: Foundational information for supporting the full spectrum of pregnancy to postpartum through the lens of traditional birth work.

PART TWO: In person advanced skills immersion to give and receive the art of holding space, tactile support, herbs & nourishment, and the ceremonial elements of traditional birth work.

PART THREE: An apprenticeship spending time at the feet of traditional midwives. This is a two year hybrid program that includes, master classes, immersion skill shares. Volunteering at community clinics & 12 weeks observing and supporting at Mother Health International in Uganda.

PART FOUR: 1 year minimum as an assistant midwife.

PART FIVE: The student midwife becomes the primary care provider for all perinatal care under supervision of mentors.