Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery

11/05/2026

At Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery we exist to train midwives who are committed to their communities and to pass on the safe practice that has come through generations.

Applications for our January 2027 cohort are open now through November 20. If you are ready, apply today on our website - https://commonsensemidwifery.org/ccsm-next-cohort/

Thinking about it but not ready yet? We will begin recruiting for our January 2028 cohort in the new year. Follow our page so you don’t miss it. FutureMidwives - CommunityMidwives - TheJJWay

11/03/2026

✨ 30 YEARS OF IMPACT. ONE INCREDIBLE CELEBRATION! ✨

For 30 years, Commonsense Childbirth has been transforming maternal health, advancing birth equity, and empowering families through The JJ Way®! 💛

Now it’s time to celebrate this incredible journey, and YOU are invited to express your interest in joining us! 🎉

💚 Commonsense Childbirth’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

📅 October 14–17, 2027
📍 Orlando, Florida
✨ Conference • Retreat • Gala

Four days of connection, inspiration, celebration, and honoring the people who have helped make 30 years of impact possible!

💌 Want to be part of this special celebration?

Complete our 30th Anniversary Interest Form to receive future updates and invitation details!

📲: Click the LINK IN OUR BIO!

Formal invitation to follow!

💚 RENEW • REFRESH • REVITALIZE • RESTORE 💛

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11/03/2026

“We need midwives, now more than ever.” 💛

Black and Indigenous mothers and babies are still dying at unacceptable rates. We know midwifery makes a difference, and we are growing that workforce now!!

Applications for the Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery January 2027 cohort are OPEN NOW through November 20.

If you are ready to answer the call, to serve your community, and to carry midwifery knowledge forward to the next generation, this is your moment. Apply now. Link in bio.

Not quite ready for 2027? We see you. We’ll start looking for our January 2028 cohort in the new year, so follow along and get ready.

Cheers to our Class of 2026, and to the midwives coming next. 🎓

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10/30/2026

🤎✨ Grit. Grace. Growing.

Every season brings challenges, lessons, and opportunities to grow. At Commonsense Childbirth, this year has reminded us of the power of resilience, teamwork, and community.

Through challenges and change, our commitment remains the same: showing up for families, empowering communities, and providing compassionate, equitable maternity care through The JJ Way®. 💛

We celebrate our newest midwifery graduates, our dedicated team, our community partners, and every family who continues to trust us with their care.

As we look ahead to 30 years of Commonsense Childbirth in 2027, we are grateful for how far we’ve come and excited for what’s ahead!

The journey hasn’t always been easy, but the mission has always been worth it. 🤎

✨ Every Person. Every Time.

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10/16/2026

10/15/2026

I have spent the last few weeks on an emotional roller coaster - could the path I have chosen, the work I was called to do since 1979 - could there be any more highs after these many decades? Any of you that have been called, whether you have embraced or resisted, know what I mean when I say that, just like labor, the tumultuous and arduous task of bringing life runs the entire gamut of human emotions. God’s continual grace has me still standing, still moving forward, still fighting for the mamas, the families and those who are called to serve them, to support them, and to keep them safe.

I am grateful for the Graduating Class of 2026! I am grateful for the grit and determination that these students have. Their will and their commitment to continue through any and all adversity, and their love and their sisterhood for each other knows no bounds. Grateful and so proud - CONGRATULATIONS CCSM Class of 2026. God bless the midwives!

And in celebration of their accomplishments we made a song in their honor - “The Need Is Great” - dance along and please join me in lifting them up.

Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery www.commonsensemidwifery.org

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06/22/2026

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Zul Ruiz Ginés,LM, CPM We need more midwives by 2030, but too many barriers stand in the way of training and certification.

As a delegate for the Think Big Initiative’s Workforce Development domain, I’m inviting you to our upcoming Community Conversation on Workforce Development on June 24th.

Midwifery education is expensive, geographically concentrated, and doesn’t yet reflect the communities it serves. The shortage falls hardest on rural, low-income, and communities of color. Solving this requires more than more seats in existing programs—it requires building new infrastructure that is local, affordable, and culturally grounded.

We need YOUR wisdom to shape what that looks like. No ongoing commitment required, just show up and share your perspective. NACPM Uplift Lab at OSU

📅 Date: June 24, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 PM EDT
💻 Virtual, open to all.
📝 Can’t attend? A written input form will be shared alongside this event.
🔗 Sign up here: https://qmnc.org/events/273185

06/02/2026

Today, CCSM as a community, we stand in support of our beloved student Flavia Lima. We ask anyone who can to please donate, or share this post, to keep our soon-to-be Midwife in the U.S. She and her family are unfairly facing deportation charges 2 months before her graduation.


Link found here— https://gofund.me/da6ae99db

05/15/2026

📌 Big news, California! Your time is almost up (in the best way)!
Applications for the Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery California Satellite close May 31, 2026. This is the opening of something truly special, a program built for students, backed by scholarships, and rooted in the belief that every community deserves skilled, compassionate midwives. We are HERE for you through every step of the process. Don’t let this deadline pass you by. 🌱
Swipe through to learn more, then go apply. Link in bio.

05/02/2026

🌍 Happy International Midwives Day and we have exciting news!

In celebration of the dedicated midwives who pour their hearts into this sacred work every single day, we are honoring you with a surprise. 🎁
The CCSM California Satellite application deadline has officially been extended to May 31, 2026.
If midwifery has been calling your name, this is your sign. Whether you have questions about prerequisites, finding a preceptor, or completing your application, we are here for you every step of the way.

We may be new to California, but CCSM has been building a legacy in midwifery education for decades. Now it’s your turn to be part of it. 🤍

🔗 Apply now → Link in bio 📩 DM us with any questions
Answer your calling. Join our legacy. 🌿