What does it mean in midwifery to engage in sustainable practices, and do work in midwifery with climate and environmental consciousness, while finding balance and health for ourselves? This is an art and perhaps a science- something midwives are in constant relationship with.

JMWH is the official Journal of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and some of you are familiar with the bimonthly publication schedule and focus on articles of interest to practicing midwives, primarily in the United States.

The recent announcement of the dissolution of the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) marks the end of an era for an organization that has been foundational in the establishment of the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential. As we navigate through this period of mourning and adjustment, it is a poignant reminder of the vital role that MANA has played in the professional recognition of midwives and those dedicated to the art and science of community midwifery.

As a practicing midwife, my recent journey to Piste, Mexico provided me with a profound opportunity to learn from the ancient traditions of midwifery intertwined with plant medicine. In rural communities of Latin America, where modern healthcare facilities are often inaccessible due to geographical barriers, caregivers continue to rely on ancestral practices passed down through generations. In the time I spent in Piste, learning at the feet of Mayan

midwives, I was struck by the flourishing