The Blog

This blog is the one that pains the heart of any midwife to write, and I, myself, have dreaded writing. Many of you are familiar with the...

A gallery with thoughts of Avalon breastfeeding photos.

I have had the honor to walk with these women in trial and triumph. We have wept through the difficult stuff and laughed with joy

It all began with a vision I had four years ago. A girl was to be born in the sunlight on a peaceful day of blue skies and no wind (a...

Postpartum:adj. of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery. In my last blog “Memoirs of a Postpartum Part One”,...

Postpartum:adj. of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery. I’m honored by the number of women who have...

As we all approach the New Year, many of us reflect on 2018. For me, it was another year of expansion in all areas of my life....

For years it has been my mission to support women in experiencing their powerful birth. Though my four previous births taught me a great...

Definition of Ebb and Flow: used to describe something that changes in a regular and repeated way. Definition of Ebb: the reflux of the...

Some of you may have seen my video while I was in London training. I was there specifically to certify in Holistic Pelvic Care™ through...

If you have experienced the medical model during a pregnancy, you understand the drill. The mother goes to the office once a month (or...

I was honored to be interviewed by midwifery student, Saga Taylor. Saga is studying to be a CPM. Her original assignment was to interview...

This blog is coming out much later than expected; however, it seemed fitting since this weekend will be the one year anniversary of my...

As this year comes to an end, many look back and reflect on their accomplishments, families, wealth, and health. If wise, many have...

This last October I had the amazing opportunity to spend most of the month absorbing 3 amazing opportunities. Normally my months are...

When I started this blog post, I was writing a rebuttal to an article “11 Reasons Why People Need to Stop Romanticizing Childbirth”. Each...

This year has been very different from what I ever thought it would be. It has been a season for many changes in my life. Early this year...

Midwifery sisterhood.

Many of us have read Alabama’s “Decriminalizing Midwifery Bill”, HB315. I have seen much rejoicing and praise especially in Nebraska, the...

This informative call opened my eyes to the possibility of practicing midwifery lawfully in Nebraska. Since that moment, a passion has been