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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 Tami Kent. I had the honor of taking both levels back to back to complete my training. I chose London because it is the last Holistic Pelvic Care™ training before the birth of my next baby, not to mention the opportunity to learn under Tami was an experience too valuable to pass up. I’m VERY EXCITED to add this education to Nebraska Birth Kee

If you have experienced the medical model during a pregnancy, you understand the drill. The mother goes to the office once a month (or more), sits in the waiting room for an hour, pees in a cup, steps on a scale, and goes to the exam room. In the exam room she’s asked a few questions, blood pressure taken, sit for another 30 minutes or so, and the finally the doctor......The doctor measures the mother’s fundus, listens to heart tones, asks about any questions and then their g

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 CPM from her state. After failed tempted to find an interview, she asked if I would be willing to answer some questions. This is the recap of the interview. My answers are in teal. What are the biggest difficulties that you face in Nebraska? The biggest difficulty I face is the general population thinking home birth is illegal here. Most

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

As this year comes to an end, many look back and reflect on their accomplishments, families, wealth, and health. If wise, many have thought about the year ahead, and hopefully more thought than a typical weight loss resolution. 2017 was a roller-coaster year and I know I’m not alone. I’ve suffered considerable relationship loses, repaired others, and also gained new and exciting ones. I’ve seen clearly my path in some areas of my life and felt as if I’m in a fog in other area

This last October I had the amazing opportunity to spend most of the month absorbing 3 amazing opportunities. Normally my months are quite full with births; however, late into the summer I noticed I didn’t have anyone due in October. Considering I was full the months before and after October, I felt that October was held open for a reason. I started looking into opportunities to the expand my experience. Shortly after, the Indie Birth Advanced Midwifery Workshop was announce

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

Midwifery sisterhood.

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

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

What would happen if we stood up together demanding all birth freedoms in the state of Nebraska???