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Postpartum:adj. of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery. I’m honored by the number of women who have inquired about my golden transition period after the birth of my fifth baby. As I began recounting my recent postpartum time, I realized there is too much to tell for one blog. I decided to write this in a two-part series. Part One will be about the first 40 days and Part Two will be about days 40-90 (and beyond). Through this blog I’ll share about

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. Personally, my family grew both spiritually and physically. It all started when I discovered I was pregnant last January. This discovery was a life changing event at a time when my marriage was struggling. In March, Tracy and I made a commitment to start again with a renewed focus and God has worked miracles through that decision. Professionally, Nebr

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 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

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

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