Meet our skilled and diverse team, consisting of: three CPMs, one CNM, one MD, and an unbelievable amount of heart.
Community Birth and Wellness
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Community Birth and Wellness
My love of women’s healthcare began during my childhood in Alaska where I was blessed to attend the births of two of my siblings. These experiences helped to guide my journey in becoming a nurse and my passion for women’s health.
I spent the first 10 years of my nursing career working in antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum, and OB clinic. In 2012, when I became pregnant with my first son, I knew I wanted a more holistic care model than was offered in the hospital setting where I worked. This is what lead me to midwifery care, and after a beautiful homebirth I started the process to become a nurse midwife. Over the next 4 years I earned my Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery from Marquette University and added another little boy to my life.
My goal is to create a partnership with the families I serve –one built on trust and a shared knowledge of physiologic birth and the midwifery model of care. I deeply believe that each person is the creator of their own birth process. No better or worse, just an understanding of personal wants and wishes that, together, I hope we can bring to fruition in a safe and supportive space.
Celestial Midwifery
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Celestial Midwifery
My experience in birth work began 7 years ago with my own home birth and subsequent leap into Doula work. I spent many years supporting families in that capacity before completing my midwifery training in 2021. My personal and professional experiences have brought me to the belief that childbirth is an important and empowering, yet most often completely normal physiological process that should be respected and safe guarded. I am passionate about making evidence-based, inclusive midwifery care available to all committed parents.
I believe that having the support of a qualified midwife through each step of your care and birth can greatly improve your journey as you navigate through your transition into parenthood. I believe that you are strong and capable of anything and deserve someone dedicated to helping you accomplish the birth experience you desire. I deeply believe women and all birthing people deserve respect, autonomy, and non-biased treatment through their care experience. Birth is a unique, life-changing event for everyone who journey’s through it’s unfolding. It is with great gratitude and excitement that I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on the journey ahead.
Holding Space Midwifery
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Holding Space Midwifery
My love for birth began as far back as I can remember, watching it unfold in nature on our horse farm. While this initially led me to work with animals as a certified veterinary technician, once I started growing my own family, it reignited my passion for everything pregnancy and birth. My first hospital birth left me desiring more and once I found midwifery care, I never looked back. Shortly after my second birth I became a doula, attending nearly 50 births before pursuing a degree in Midwifery.
Holding Space means support free of judgement, to sit with someone on their journey. It involves a conscious and deliberate choice to put aside our own agenda. This is my philosophy in birth, it’s your journey but I will walk alongside you, supporting you. I believe that women have the innate ability to create, grow, birth and sustain their baby and I believe birth is inherently safe, most of the time needing little to no intervention. I also have a healthy respect for birth and know there are times where extra support may be necessary. I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment that honors the unique needs and preferences of each individual. From prenatal care to postpartum support, I offer holistic and evidence-based care that prioritizes respect, trust, and collaboration. I am here to hold space for you and your family as you navigate the transformation of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. By combining expertise, intuition, and compassion, I strive to help women and families feel seen, heard, and empowered every step of the way.
New Morning Midwifery
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New Morning Midwifery
It is my wholehearted belief that pregnancy and childbirth is a natural process that a woman’s body is uniquely designed to perform, and that over-management hinders the most efficient workings of this design. The midwifery model of care is one that supports the physical, psychological, and social wellbeing of a woman throughout her pregnancy and into the postpartum period. It emphasizes education, quality counseling, and informed consent at every point along the way. As a midwife, I desire to provide such individualized care, recognizing that each woman has a unique background and needs. My clients are invited to be the decision-makers in their pregnancy and birth journey, and I will always make time for further discussion and questions, when needed.
Time after time, I have witnessed women bring their babies into their arms, triumphing over the hard work of labor, proving to themselves that their bodies and minds are capable of such a task. I count it an honor to be invited into these spaces and love watching families shift and grow with the introduction of new life.
Peace At Birth Midwifery
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Peace At Birth Midwifery
Out of hospital birth has always been a part of my life. I was born at home along with six of my ten siblings. I have many fond memories of going to the midwifes’ home for prenatal visits and watching her hands communicate with the babies in my mother’s womb. Although I did not always know what it would look like, I have always desired to be involved in birth work.
I am honored to walk alongside and serve families through their pregnancy and birth journey. My goal as a midwife is to empower mothers and fathers alike as they embark on this journey into parenthood together, whether it be for the first time or 10th time. I believe that every woman is created with the incredible ability to create, nourish and give birth to new life. I recognize birth as a sacred experience and will honor your wishes for however you desire your pregnancy and birth to transpire.
Firefly Matrescence
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Firefly Matrescence
“Matrescence” is the transformation of a woman into a mother—a beautiful process that begins years prior to baby’s arrival. It starts with your first hopes and dreams of becoming a mother and continues the rest of your time on Earth. While the birth of each child is a seminal moment in this transformation, there is such beauty in the experiences both before and after. My passion is providing care for these mothers and their growing families along this lifelong journey including pre-conception, pregnancy, and afterwards.
I fully subscribe to the midwifery model of care that relies on informed consent throughout your pregnancy and birthing time. While I offer all the medical amenities available in conventional maternal care, I also will walk with you step-by-step through the benefits and risks to assist you in making the best decisions for yourself and your baby. I trust that when given complete knowledge, you know what is best for your family. Additionally, your prenatal care will include in-depth conversations about lifestyle factors such as nutrition, movement, stress, connection, and sleep in order to encourage a healthy low-risk pregnancy.