The Blog

This blog is coming out much later than expected; however, it seemed fitting since this weekend will be the one year anniversary of my Haiti trip. It has taken much time to process my experience there. Although I cannot begin to express all the details, I absolutely loved working with the Haitian midwives, moms, and babies. In the process, I also learned many lessons. One of those lessons was: “what is the true essence of being a Midwife” and “what is it to stand at the gate

When I started this blog post, I was writing a rebuttal to an article “11 Reasons Why People Need to Stop Romanticizing Childbirth”. Each time this article has come across my newsfeed, it brought sadness to my heart. Not just because the article is unfounded and discouraging, but because I could feel the pain driving the ideology of the writer. Much light as been shone on Postpartum Depression (PPD). However, we often times over-look or ignore Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (

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 I started with a season of Beginnings. Nebraska Birth Keeper was “birthed” and is thriving. However, my season of Beginnings quickly turned into a season of Endings in other aspects of my life. Ending of former ministries, passions, leaders in my life, and relationships. I’ve cried and struggled with a broken heart wondering where is God le

Many of us have read Alabama’s “Decriminalizing Midwifery Bill”, HB315. I have seen much rejoicing and praise especially in Nebraska, the remaining state illegalizing CNMs (Certified Nurse Midwives) in homebirths settings. However, as I see the Facebook noise, I can’t help but wonder “Why are they rejoicing?” Many people assume this bill “will free the women in Alabama”. But will it? As I read the bill, before it passed, I noticed some VERY dangerous wording, which remained i

We need to separate the practice of midwifery from medical practice. We need freedom for all midwives to practice according to what their cl