A midwife is a trained medical professional who specializes in low-risk pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn care.

As your midwife, I provide comprehensive and individualized prenatal care, education, and hands-on support throughout prenancy, labor, birth, and postpartum period. I monitor the health and wellbeing of both you and your baby, recognize when something falls outside of the normal course of pregnancy or birth, and collaborate or refer to other healthcare professionals when additional care is needed.

I take the time to get to know you and understand your needs, concerns, and preferences, then provide the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your care.

The Midwifery Model of Care recognizes pregnancy and birth as normal physiological processes while also recognizing the importance of skilled, attentive healthcare throughout the journey.

Rather than treating pregnancy as an illness, midwifery care focuses on education, prevention, informed choice, continuity of care, and the physical and emotional well-being of the whole person.

I believe you deserve to understand what is happening in your body, why I am recommending something, and what your options are. My role isn’t to make decisions for you, but to provide evidence-based information, clinical guidance, and compassionate support so that we can make decisions together.

Midwifery care is a great fit for someone who is generally healthy, has an uncomplicated, low-risk pregnancy, and wants to be an active participant in their care.

During pregnancy, I’ll continue to assess your health and your baby’s well-being to make sure midwifery care remains appropriate. If your needs change, we’ll address them together and involve additional medical care when needed.

I intentionally keep my client load small. As a mother raising little ones of my own, I value being present for my family while also being able to give each client the time, attention, and individualized care they deserve. Keeping my practice small allows me to be more intentional about the relationships I build and the care I provide. With this being said, I recommend inquiring sooner rather than later to multiple midwives.

I recommend that you inquire with more than one midwife so that you can find the best fit for YOU. Choosing someone to walk alongside you through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is an intimate and sacred experience, and finding a midwife whose approach and philosophy align with your own can make all the difference. You should feel comfortable asking questions, expressing your preferences, and being fully yourself in your care.

I am available to schedule your initial appointment as early in pregnancy as you would like. In fact, I do prefer to establish prenatal care earlier so that we can discuss nutrition and supplementation, draw labs if desired, and review your medical history.

If you wish to wait to establish care, then a good starting point is around 10-12 weeks.

If you come into care later, we can aim to get you established as soon as possible.

One of the most important parts of being a midwife is knowing the difference between normal physiologic birth and a situation that requires additional medical care.

I don’t take lightly that I have 2 precious lives in my hands and I will continuously monitor both you and your baby throughout labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period, and remain alert for changes that may require intervention, consultation, or transfer.

Some complications can be managed in the home birth setting. I hold active CPR and neonatal resuscitation certifications and I carry IV fluids, oxygen, and postpartum hemorrhage medications to all births. I have been trained to resolve shoulder dystocia with position changes and maneuvers to disimpact baby’s shoulder.

Before your birth, we’ll discuss the circumstances that could require a change in plans and what a hospital transfer might look like. If transfer becomes necessary, my priority is getting you and your baby the appropriate care as safely and efficiently as possible.

For someone receiving midwifery care for an expected normal, low-risk pregnancy, you do not need to have a separate OB simply because you are choosing midwifery care.

Midwives are trained to provide comprehensive care for normal pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Florida law specifically authorizes licensed midwives to provide this care for mothers who are expected to have a normal pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

There are times, however, when consultation or additional medical care is appropriate. If a pregnancy or health concern falls outside the scope of routine midwifery care, I will discuss your options with you and coordinate care with the appropriate healthcare provider.