The Blog

Creation is Calling: The Birth of Avalon Shalom

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...

Memoirs of a Postpartum Part Two

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

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...

With a Thankful Heart

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....

Born Free: The Story of Killian’s Entrance Earth-side

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

An Inside Look

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

An Interview with a Student Midwife

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

A Mother’s Struggle: Talking PPD and PTSD

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

Alabama’s “Criminalizing” Midwifery Bill

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

A New Chapter

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