Nebraska Birth KeeperAug 29, 2020Creation 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...
Nebraska Birth KeeperApr 9, 2019Memoirs of a Postpartum Part TwoPostpartum:adj. of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery. In my last blog “Memoirs of a Postpartum Part One”,...
Nebraska Birth KeeperJan 30, 2019Memoirs of a Postpartum Part OnePostpartum:adj. of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery. I’m honored by the number of women who have...
Nebraska Birth KeeperDec 31, 2018With a Thankful HeartAs 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....
Nebraska Birth KeeperOct 21, 2018Born Free: The Story of Killian’s Entrance Earth-sideFor years it has been my mission to support women in experiencing their powerful birth. Though my four previous births taught me a great...
Nebraska Birth KeeperMar 25, 2018An Inside LookIf you have experienced the medical model during a pregnancy, you understand the drill. The mother goes to the office once a month (or...
Nebraska Birth KeeperMar 4, 2018An Interview with a Student MidwifeI was honored to be interviewed by midwifery student, Saga Taylor. Saga is studying to be a CPM. Her original assignment was to interview...
Nebraska Birth KeeperSep 26, 2017A Mother’s Struggle: Talking PPD and PTSDWhen I started this blog post, I was writing a rebuttal to an article “11 Reasons Why People Need to Stop Romanticizing Childbirth”. Each...
Nebraska Birth KeeperMay 28, 2017Alabama’s “Criminalizing” Midwifery BillMany of us have read Alabama’s “Decriminalizing Midwifery Bill”, HB315. I have seen much rejoicing and praise especially in Nebraska, the...
Nebraska Birth KeeperJan 24, 2017A New ChapterThis informative call opened my eyes to the possibility of practicing midwifery lawfully in Nebraska. Since that moment, a passion has been