Blood Loss with Waterbirth 2
Birth is a dynamic, physiologic process that involves many moving parts. There is the birthing person: their pelvis, the uterus, their nourishment status, their health history and emotional status, to name just a few. Then there is the baby: their size, position and development, their health status and gestational age. […]

Blood Loss with Waterbirth

the membranes
To me, the amniotic membranes are an amazing and beautiful thing. They embody the concept of strength in flexibility. Being so incredibly thin and yet such a tough defender of the babe. Keeping the baby tucked inside; encompassing the salty, warm, nurturing environment of the womb. When I do vaginal […]

The Membranes

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Do I trust birth? Well, for me, the short answer is an unequivocal “No!” This may be shocking to hear from a dedicated community birth midwife. In the “natural birth” world, this can be bold statement that “asks” for attack or derision. However, I do absolutely respect birth! The conversation […]

Do I Trust Birth?

Midwifery book bomb
Of course, 2020 was a tumultuous year. For me, there was one silver lining; I got to fulfill a lifelong dream of writing a book. Over the course of a couple months, in coffee shops, in my home and wherever I happened to be, I hunkered down and poured part […]

Midwifery Book Bomb

Between the Worlds 1
Being a midwife means standing on the threshold between the worlds. Guarding and guiding both the incoming baby and the birthing person in their work. For me, this space is sacred and every family is a blessing. The work of midwifery can be hard but it is also rewarding. In […]

Between The Worlds

Plus Mommy Podcast
Here is a little personal tidbit about me, I love podcasts! All kinds of podcasts; true crime, political, comedy, historical, fiction, non-fiction and of course pregnancy, birth, postpartum and perinatal related ones. I listen to podcasts in the car, while exercising, while doing embroidery and even while in bed before […]

Plus Mommy Podcast Interview

Barrier Methods 2
Barrier Methods: condoms (both male and female), diaphragms and cervical caps. Generally speaking all of these methods work by preventing sperm from passing through the cervix into the uterus and thus prevent fertilization. Hence the term “barrier methods” as they literally create a barrier to fertilization. The most well known […]

Covering Contraception: Barrier Methods

Midwifery for Expectant Parents 3
I have dreamed of writing a book ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper (as my Grandpa would say). I am a life long devourer of books, never full, always looking for the next meal. I read all types of book, my hunger does not discriminate: fiction, non-fiction, […]

Midwifery for Expectant Parents

midwife 10
600 Births in as a Midwife. This number seems both huge and small at the same time. I have also been a midwife for a decade, which also feels like a drop in the bucket and monumental. Over the years, I have collected cards and photos from families and keep […]

600 Births

Fire Cider Tonic 5
Fire Cider Tonic is a traditional herbal preparation that has been widely shared for decades. It is made with simple, readily available ingredients and can be tailored for individual needs and preferences. It is also a remedy that utilizes locally sourced, regionally native plants and herbs. There are dozens of […]

Fire Cider Tonic