Welcome!

Welcome to a space of care, connection, and cultural strength. We’re glad you’re here!

Four Sisters Birth and Health Sovereignty (FSBHS) is a Native-led organization rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors and the strength of our communities. We honor Indigenous birthkeeping traditions and promote health sovereignty to restore wellness, dignity, and connection across generations.

Founded in 2024, FSBHS weaves together cultural practices, intergenerational knowledge, and contemporary health approaches to uplift Native families through comprehensive, culturally grounded care. Our work is a prayer for healing, a commitment to justice, and a celebration of Indigenous survivance.

Our Work is Guided by the Four Sisters

The Four Sisters—Corn, Beans, Squash, and Sunflower—represent more than plants. They are our teachers, our protectors, and our guides. They carry the stories of our families and our land. Inspired by the traditional gardens of the Pawnee people and the memories of our loved ones, each sister guides one of our four pillars of care:

Milk Medicine & Lactation Education (Corn)

Corn offers nourishment and life. We are building pathways for lactation education rooted in Indigenous practices, peer counselor training, and community support. We honor breastfeeding and Milk Medicine as ceremony—connecting generations and healing bodies.

Research & Policy Advocacy (Beans)

Beans represent strength and collective care. We advocate for trauma-informed policies that protect Native health sovereignty and address addresses systemic issues like domestic violence, substance use, and chronic illness. Our growing research efforts uplift Indigenous knowledge and ensure Native voices lead the way.

Community Engagement & Education (Squash)

Squash spreads knowledge and connection. Through seasonal gatherings, elder-led teachings, and culturally responsive health education, we are cultivating spaces for learning, healing, health sovereignty, and collective care —centering intergenerational growth and the nurturing of our communities.

Birthwork Training & Services (Sunflower)

Sunflowers protect and nurture. We are growing our Indigenous birthworker training programs, through trauma-informed education, peer support networks, and our future Birthworker Action Camps. Birthworkers are esteemed guardians—guiding families through life’s most powerful transitions.