I’ve been a birth worker for over a decade. As a doula, I’ve supported birthing people as they give birth at home, in birth centers or at the hospital. No matter what my goal is always to help support and empower you to have the birth you want. My work is driven by a deep belief of providing everyone compassionate, inclusive care.
I am a self trained herbalist, descended from traditional Roma and German herbalists. I value allopathic medicine and respect the place it has in our lives. I believe in the importance of blending traditional wisdom with modern healthcare practices to support the body’s innate ability to heal. Healing occurs naturally. My approach focuses on using herbs to help nourish and support your body’s innate ability to heal naturally.
Home for me is coastal Maine where I live with my husband and kids. I have 4 children: 3 teens and 1 young adult, all of whom I couldn’t be more proud of. Also in the menagerie is 5 cats, 4 parakeets and 1 senior dog. When I’m not at a birth you can probably find my at the lab at our local hospital where I work as an MLA. Being a student midwife requires a lot of time for studying but it doesn’t prevent me from living a life full of joy. I love to be creative, and especially love to knit. I enjoy being outdoors, especially in my garden (preferably watching my chickens!). Of course I love to spend time with my family as well! Check out the epic road trip we took a few years back on SlawmanRocks.org!
Midwives College of Utah offers a Bachelors in Science in Midwifery degree (BSM). The BSM program prepares the graduate to become a knowledgeable, skilled and undefended Certified Professional Midwife. These graduates have will have knowledge and proficiency in MEAC’s Curriculum Checklist of Essential Competencies, which includes core competencies and principles set forth by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) in addition to the requirements for national certification of North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA).
MCU has laid out these goals:
- The undergraduate program aims to prepare gradates to practice the full scope of the Certified Professional Midwife creditor through the demonstration of broad, integrative and specialized knowledge.
- The undergraduate program aims to advance the equity and access in midwifery, as well as prepare graduates to serve in diverse communities in culturally safe, ethical and collaborative ways.
- The undergraduate program aims to prepare graduates for reflective practice and a perpetual commitment to advancing quality and professional direct-entry midwifery.
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” — Rumi
Academic goals for the ’25 academic year:
1. To join or create a weekly study group with other student midwives.
2. Find clinical placement in an apprenticeship.
3. Begin forging relationships with other student midwives
Personal goals for 2025:
1. Schedule “unplugged” times during the day.
2. Prioritize health and fitness.
3. Create a garden this year.