How the True Midwifery Study Spirals Work

The True Midwifery Study Spirals are monthly online gatherings dedicated to deepening our understanding of birth, physiology, women’s health, and the basic needs of mothers and babies. They offer a living, evolving space for learning, reflection, and community among birthkeepers across the world.

Monthly Rhythm

We meet once a month,
from 11:00–14:00 SAST (SOUTH AFRICAN STANDARD TIME)
for a three-hour live Zoom session.

Each Spiral centres around a theme or topic that arises organically from:

• the needs of our community
• discussions within our private Telegram group
• emerging issues in birthwork and maternal health
• seasonal, cultural, or collective themes

Some months we host a guest teacher. Other months, we explore together through shared reflection and discussion.

How to Join

There are three ways to access the Spirals:

1. Monthly Subscription

Ongoing access to:

• the live monthly sessions
• all previous recordings
• the archive (2021–present)
• shared resources

2. Annual Subscription

Full access for the year, at a reduced rate.

3. Once-Off Purchase

Join the live session for that month

• 30 days’ access to the Teachable platform.

Accessibility

We aim to keep this space as accessible as possible. If the cost is prohibitive, please reach out. We offer sliding-scale options in a range of currencies.

Recordings & Archives

All sessions are recorded and uploaded to the platform within 24 hours.
Your subscription or one-month access includes:

• video recording
• audio file
• chat transcript (edited where necessary)
• support materials (if provided by the teacher)
• access to our full archive

A Circle, Even Online

Although we meet on Zoom, we hold the intention of creating an atmosphere that feels intimate and grounded—where we feel, as much as possible, that we are truly sitting together in circle.

More about how we gather and care for the space can be found in the next section:
Participating in the True Midwifery Community.