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Apr 8, 2019

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”, I left off with Day 40. Now we will be exploring what happened past day 40. If you haven’t read Part One, please do before reading this. You can find Part One here. Having such an amazing first 40 days, I thought I would be ready to “hit the ground running”. Oh, I “hit the ground” alright, and fell flat on my face emotionally. I couldn’t be

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Mar 24, 2018

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 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

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Mar 4, 2018

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 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

To Make a Midwife: Anniversary Recap of my Haitian Trip

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Jan 27, 2018

To Make a Midwife: Anniversary Recap of my Haitian Trip

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

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Nov 7, 2017

October

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

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Aug 28, 2017

Seasons Come Full Circle

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

Birth Keepers VS. Gate Keepers - What Does It REALLY Mean to Support Women’s Birth Choices

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Jul 26, 2017

Birth Keepers VS. Gate Keepers - What Does It REALLY Mean to Support Women’s Birth Choices

Midwifery sisterhood.

Alabama’s “Criminalizing” Midwifery Bill

Nebraska Birth Keeper

May 27, 2017

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 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

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Jan 24, 2017

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

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Dec 27, 2016

Does “Every Woman Deserves a Doula”?

With the investment we as doulas have made, it is only reasonable to want to maximize our impact. A client who does not recognize the “work

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Sep 5, 2016

Western medicine… Our Savior and Idol??

When did our medicine become the Savior? Looking at the health of our country as a whole, we struggle with obesity, arthritis, cancer, ADD,

A Birthing Center Battle, We are Capable of More

Nebraska Birth Keeper

Jul 2, 2016

A Birthing Center Battle, We are Capable of More

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

Midwifery Regulation….. Do We Really Understand??????

Nebraska Birth Keeper

May 27, 2016

Midwifery Regulation….. Do We Really Understand??????

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