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Sacred Whisper Maryland is published by Maggie Runyon and Jessie Bernstein. Sacred Whisper Maryland newsletter will be filled with up-to-date educational information and inspiring topics related to fertility, pregnancy, birth, motherhood, and nourishing foods and more. Sacred Whisper Maryland is a sister of the national Sacred Living Movement, founded by Anni Daulter. Sacred Living Movement is committed to changing the current language and birth culture and returning the sacred rite of passage to pregnant and birthing women and encompasses several programs that support a beauty way spiritually grounded lifestyle.

Meet Jessie

I fell in love with the vision of Sacred Pregnancy while looking for resources for my massage clients, wanting to help them find what they needed and might be in search of. I had no idea the adventure that had begun, and what I was about to embark upon. I believe everyone should be honored and celebrated during their live's milestones and transitions, including the path from maiden to motherhood. I have found my community within the Sacred Living Movement, the empowerment, the strength, the continuos support, the validation, all of it makes me feel "at home". I often hear of fear, wonder, excitement, and what more sacred way to help these women, than through the Sacred Living Movement. I've continued taking courses of how to bring more beauty and zest to the community here in Maryland. True sisterhood will build each other up, carry each other through and change lives in magical ways. Though I have not had children at this time, my husband, my chickens and puppy sure do give me incredible blessings of love and nurture. 

In love and with so much gratitude, Jessie

Meet Maggie

I started my journey as a birth worker when I witnessed my first birth in nursing school. The miracle of pregnancy and birth continues to fascinate me and has inspired me to pursue additional training and certification as a labor and delivery nurse, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, sacred pregnancy instructor, and prenatal yoga teacher. I consider myself incredibly lucky that I have been able to participate in so many families' pregnancy and birth journeys in one way or another! 

I believe new parents are able to feel more confident in the decisions they make regarding their family's health when they are encouraged to tune into their intuition and explore their options through education. This is only possible when a supportive environment is created where people feel comfortable asking questions and sharing of themselves. I am passionate about teaching and guiding women and their partners as they discover more about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, babies, and themselves! 

As a part of the Sacred Living Movement here in Maryland, I have had the privilege of watching communities grow and thrive that originated from our classes and events. Sacred Pregnancy has been the answer to my search for a program that will help me empower women to feel strong in their beliefs, their bodies, and their babies as they enter into childbirth. The Sacred Yoga model for prenatal yoga also encourages deep connection between the pregnant woman and growing baby, as well as among all class participants. I look forward to the continued expansion of our offerings so that more women, babies, and families are able to find a community in which to share this incredibly special time in life. 

Celebrating with you all things bumps, births, and babies! ~Maggie