When A Midwife is Pregnant
Woahhhhh. A few hazy whirlwind months ago, my husband and I discovered that we were expecting our first child together….
Angelica: Roots with Angel Wings
My mentor taught me that “angelica brings the placenta like an angel.” What a gift this amazing plant is. I’m thankful to carry it in my birth bag and have its powers on my team…
Let’s talk labs!
Many, if not most, women dread getting their blood work done and don’t necessarily look forward to things like PAP tests or vaginal swabs.
But I have good news— labs don’t have to be SO terrible.
Client or Patient?
Maybe you have noticed that midwives often refer to the people they serve as “clients” and not as “patients.”
Stinging Nettles
At a prenatal appointment this morning, a sweet client and I were discussing the powerful benefits of NETTLES. Our conversation inspired me to share some info about this nourishing herb
What’s the deal with exercise balls during labor?
What’s the deal with people using exercise balls in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum? Welllllll....let’s talk about it!
Whispering “happy birthday”
I am filled with so much gratitude, as I am often one of the first people to welcome little humans earth side.
Learning and Growing in Humility
I am constantly learning lessons in humility.
Dear Student Midwife,
I felt inclined to share some thoughts with those starting out in this twisty, topsy, extraordinary journey...
Gratitude Changes Everything
I have a special memory tucked away…
The fine art of palpation
I vividly remember the first time I gently laid my hands on a mothers belly…
Enhancing the birth “cave”
The environment in which a woman gives birth is so important …
Mother Bear
…conveying grounding forces of strength and courage…
Sharing life, practicing vulnerability
Hello loved ones, These past several months have been oh-so-wonderful and oh-so-full. My soul has cracked open, and the colors within it have grown and changed. …
What is holistic care?
Holistic care is for ALL people. Holistic care is for ALL birth.