Episode 51 - Supporting Autonomy: How Midwifery Approaches can Transform Women’s Health with Margot van Dijk

🐚 Topics coveredExploring the profession of midwifery and what it means to MargotThe importance of autonomy during pregnancy, birth, and beyond, and why it matters.Margot’s views on how midwifery approaches could broaden to encompass the entire spectrum of cyclical and women’s health.About MargotMargot has been a midwife for 10 years and became a mother in March 2023. As a midwife, she shares knowledge on Instagram to support pregnant individuals in making autonomous choices around pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She also teaches other birthworkers about various midwifery topics. Her goal is to provide great maternity care through autonomous birth, while fostering more joy and fulfillment for birthworkers.Where to findWebsite: www.vraagdevroedvrouw.nl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vroedvrouwmargot/ & https://www.instagram.com/vraagdevroedvrouw/ About the HostI’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more. Let’s stay connected:📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses