REMINDER: Switching to Paid-Only Tomorrow (7/15)!
REMINDER: As of Tuesday, July 15th, both old and new posts (with a few exceptions) will be available to paid subscribers only.
Last week, I announced that Mikvah + Basalt will be switching to paid subscriptions only on Tuesday, July 15th. Here’s the announcement post if you missed it, where I explained why I made this decision and included a message to those who’ve subscribed and followed my journey so far.
What This Change Means for Free Subscribers
If you currently subscribe for free to Mikvah + Basalt and choose NOT to upgrade to a paid subscription by July 15th...
You will no longer be able to read most past or future posts.
These will include posts about the birth and early neonatal death of my first child, reflections on birth and motherhood, deep dives into birth ideologies, and practical insights for pregnancy and birth.
You will still receive occasional free posts.
These will primarily be informational posts about what work I do, and why or how I do it.
How to Upgrade to a Paid Subscription
Since I recently launched both paid subscriptions on Substack and a Buy Me A Coffee page, you'll have two options for upgrading your subscription.
1) Subscribe for $5/month or $50/year through Substack.
For this option, simply go to MikvahAndBasalt.substack.com and click "Upgrade to paid" in the top right corner. (You will need to be signed into Substack for this.) This will take you to a page where you can select a monthly or yearly subscription and enter your payment info.
2) Subscribe on a pay-what-you-can basis through Buy Me A Coffee.
For this option, fill out a Pay-What-You-Can Application and wait for a response (expect to receive this within 7 days) BEFORE going to Buy Me A Coffee to make a payment.*
*While most applications are accepted, I do reserve the right to decline to give paid subscription access to anyone for any reason. (To be clear, however, the amount you can pay will never be the reason.)
Once you receive confirmation that your application was accepted, go to my Buy Me A Coffee page and submit your payment using the same name you used on your application.
Once I receive confirmation of your payment, I'll add you to the list of paid subscribers on Mikvah + Basalt within 1 business day, and you'll gain access to the post archive and to any future paid posts for the next 12 months. (You’ll be able to reapply at the end of the 12 months.)
I’d love to have you join me in this new season of my writing! And even if you decide it’s not for you, thank you for the time you’ve spent with me so far.
Love and Blessings,
Rachel