The childbearing year and beyond has always held a special place in my heart from a young age. I was called to enter the profession of midwifery at 19 after the birth of my son. Somehow, someway I learned about water birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and everything in between and knew it was going to be apart of my future. Fast forward 13 years , two more children, and a full career in nursing I made my way back to midwifery and began my education and training towards becoming a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM).
I am a CPM through The North American Registry of Midwives having earned my certification and Bridge Certificate in January of 2019. I am certified as a Healthcare Provider BLS/ CPR, Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, Neonatal Resuscitation, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics as well as an Instructor for the course, STABLE, and became a Certified Breastfeeding Educator in 2016. I attend conferences frequently throughout the year as a passionate, lifelong learner. I have been a nurse in three area hospital systems in Labor and Delivery as well as other specialties in healthcare over the last 20 years. That all translates to strong community partnerships and relationships with many providers throughout the city. Additionally, my time as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in two area hospitals has resulted in trauma informed care as a care provider. When I'm not working, learning, and being a mom of 3, I enjoy knitting, reading, getting out in nature, traveling, and watching movies. I am the kind of person that will laugh with you, cry with you, and call ya out from a place of love always, to do better, be better, and to keep on keeping on! I truly see beauty in the everyday experiences and in each person and family I have the honor of supporting. I am interested in creating human connections with folks as a Midwife over professional ones. Can't wait to meet you! I see folks on Wednesdays and Fridays and |