When I became pregnant with Hunter in 2010, I was not only thrilled that we would be welcoming a new little one into our family, but also that I would have the chance to give birth differently than with my daughter. While her birth was wonderful (see my other blog posting “A Midwife’s Own Birth Story: Part One Keira Sage”), it felt like something was missing for me. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but I knew I wanted something different….something more empowering.
Read moreWhat does a home birth look like?
I get asked this question frequently by first time moms or moms who have only ever had hospital births before, but this question doesn’t have a quick answer. How do you describe the most incredible experience a mother will ever have? How do you put into words the sense of astonishment and pride she will feel in herself when she reaches down to pull that sweet baby onto her chest for the first time? Or the joy of a father at being able to catch his own baby? Or the emotional, physical and spiritual connection that develops between those persons present to witness another of God’s miracles? I’ll never be able to fully put into words what a home birth looks like, but for those who’ve never experienced one, I’ll try…..
Read moreHow I got started.....
Growing up, I changed my mind about what I wanted to be about every day, and sometimes twice. Some days I wanted to be a ballerina, a professional horseback rider, a veterinarian, a teacher, a therapist, or even a kitten cuddle specialist (yes, to my 8 year old self, that would have been an awesome job creation just for me). I had many professions that I felt I would be good at, or that I would enjoy doing, but I couldn’t seem to find my “calling”.
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