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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Nov 16, 2023

Inspiration is funny

Sometimes, the storyteller, the birthkeeper- her hands bleed. Inspiration is a funny thing.

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Ask Oriana - Is home birth legal in North Carolina?

CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Aug 24, 2023

Ask Oriana - Is home birth legal in North Carolina?

Is home birth legal in North Carolina?

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Dec 4, 2022

The Burden of Blood - A poem

A poem that embodies a change in tune relating to a womans menstrual cycle. Destructing cultural lies and trading them in for love empowered

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Autism and Birth - part one: understanding autism- the basics

CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Oct 23, 2022

Autism and Birth - part one: understanding autism- the basics

An introduction to autism- what you need to know and grasp before diving into my future writings on autism and birth.

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Sep 25, 2022

Essential Oils and Birth

Essential oils can play a beautiful role in the cultivation of energy and intention in a birth space. Essential oils for birth.

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Jul 31, 2022

The divide is imaginary.

The divide between life and death is imaginary. Being willing, to talk about and hold space for death is vital in birthwork.

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"My friend lost her baby, what can I do?" A guide to helping others through miscarriage and loss

CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Jul 3, 2022

"My friend lost her baby, what can I do?" A guide to helping others through miscarriage and loss

What to say when someone looses their baby. What to say when someone has a miscarriage. What to do when someone has a stillbirth.

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Jun 5, 2022

Questions to ask you birth photographer

What should I ask my birth photographer? Questions to ask when interviewing your birth photographer.

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Why I don't discriminate between birth spaces ~

CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Apr 18, 2022

Why I don't discriminate between birth spaces ~

You have to be able to serve in unpredictable circumstances. If you aren't, either your clients will suffer or you will.

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Feb 14, 2022

Birth work requires love

Birth is the meeting place between spirit and physical. Between the wildwood, and our realities. Birth is an act of love when allowed to be.

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Aug 29, 2021

My favorite birth

When policy, culture, regulations, fears, and traumas don't keep her from having those things- that. That is. That is my favorite birth.

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Jul 26, 2021

Space is not enough.

It’s all mixed up. Sadness and chocolates. Not one second of this pain makes me love it any less.My own grief floods to the surface, reminds

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Jun 6, 2021

10 Songs to add to your birth playlist

Music can make or break a birth space vibe. 10 beautiful songs to play in your birth space, plus advice for curating your own birth playlist

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Mar 28, 2021

The journey here- Birth and God

Whew. This post has been a long time coming. This idea, this theory, this beleif- has been such a huge part of my journey. My becoming,...

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Mar 14, 2021

The lines between

The compassion in his heart shined like a beacon to me. I am so grateful for his kindness. Angel, or human, he simply made a difference...

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Feb 14, 2021

Love is in the air

Hello February! Hello you! Whoever is reading this, I just want to tell you two things. One, you are worthy of love. Two, this month has...

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Wait, just one more day... Don't end your life. Wait. Read this, and wait.

CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Dec 18, 2020

Wait, just one more day... Don't end your life. Wait. Read this, and wait.

My story, and my letter to those suffering. #sucicideprevention

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Aug 18, 2020

So what is a Birthkeeper?

Like water, I take form to whatever role is needed of me. I help cultivate and honor the space, the wildwood, wherein...

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What I am doing as a birth keeper- COVID-19

CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Mar 31, 2020

What I am doing as a birth keeper- COVID-19

I am here for you. I am a safe space. You deserve love, support, and a sound mind during your birth- lets make it happen.

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Birth Advocacy during the Coronavirus season

CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Mar 24, 2020

Birth Advocacy during the Coronavirus season

Birth Matters Now. I strongly believe we are capable of coming up with creative solutions that keep everyone safe and cared for.

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Mar 26, 2023

Postpartum Magic- Honey and Lavender

North Carolina Birth Photographer and Birthkeeper CordeliaGrey documents a beautiful postpartum photography session.

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Once Upon a Waterfall- A Falling Water Session

CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Aug 14, 2022

Once Upon a Waterfall- A Falling Water Session

A falling water maternity session at a secluded waterfall in North Carolina

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Jul 3, 2022

"My friend lost her baby, what can I do?" A guide to helping others through miscarriage and loss

What to say when someone looses their baby. What to say when someone has a miscarriage. What to do when someone has a stillbirth.

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CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

Aug 1, 2021

What the birth space has brought me

Serving Winston-Salem, Greensboro, & central North Carolina ~ Available for travel

Winston-Salem Birth Photographer & Sacred Birthkeeper ~ CordeliaGrey Oriana Allen

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"Ask Oriana"

Ask Oriana is an advice column featured in our monthly newsletter. Learn more and submit your questions, scenarios, or comments by clicking anywhere on this box!