Pregnant with my first child, I found myself engrossed in maternal nursing textbooks, grasping for every tiny bit of information I could get my hands on. I entered the lion's den of motherhood armed only with a few books and a hospital “Johnny”. I walked away from my experience surprisingly unscathed but with a desire to find a better way.

From a very young age, I have been interested in helping people. So, it came as no surprise to find myself feeling a deep passion for midwifery. I am able to care for, support, educate, and empower women and their families to choose the very best birth experience for them.

I began my career in maternal and newborn health care as a Breastfeeding Counselor for WIC. I loved the support and education I was able to provide the new mothers and wanted to learn more. I then became a Doula. From there, armed with more knowledge and an increased love of birth, I decided it was time to take the next step and enroll in midwifery school. As a single mother of two small boys, I put myself through midwifery school working in a local hospital as an OB-Tech. I attended The Utah Association of Community Midwives, followed by an extensive apprenticeship. I have since completed all requirements and hold a license in the state of Utah as a Licensed Direct-Entry Midwife. I am also nationally certified through the North American Registry of Midwives (www.narm.org) as a Certified Professional Midwife. I hold current Neonatal Resuscitation and CPR certifications. In 2003 life came full circle. I began taking clients and opened private practice, fulfilling my dream.

I am an active person. I love camping, backpacking, hiking, and just about anything outdoors. I dabble in biking, snowboarding and have recently begun to admire golf (from the cart). I knit baby hats and various items on my Knifty Knitter. I love a good chic flick, a box of tissues and chocolate.

I stay active in my community through politics and volunteering. I joined the Utah Friends of Midwives legislative committee to fight for the legalization of Direct-Entry Midwives. We can now practice legally with or without a license. After legislation passed, I moved on to presidency with the Utah Midwives Association. When able, I volunteer with the Utah Pride Center and various other community organizations.

I’m a deeply passionate, bubbly and outgoing, no nonsense, straight-talker with my heart and soul on my sleeve. As you get to know me, you will learn that I just love my mamas and babies, and have a great desire and commitment to ensure you and your family, are well loved and cared for.

Midwives Model of Care

Monitoring the physical, phychological, and social well being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
Minimizing technological interventions
Identifying and referring women who requre obstetrical attention

I have chosen to care for my clients in this way, because the application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and c-section.