My interest in midwifery started early, when my mother used midwives with each of her pregnancies with my younger siblings. For my family, midwifery and home birth are very natural extensions of how we live—we eat organic foods, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, get fresh air and exercise regularly, and use herbs and natural remedies. Each midwife took time to answer all my questions, and involve me and my other siblings in each visit. They helped us feel the baby, listen to the baby’s heart beat, and made it all a wonderful experience. I’m thrilled to be able to pass this joy on to other families—of making pregnancy and birth a family event.

I’m definitely a people-person, so getting to know each client and her family during their pregnancy is a treat for me. I enjoy taking the extra time to learn more about them, and provide truly personalized care. I love being able to provide emotional and hands-on support and encouragement during labor and birth. But without question, delivering a baby—or helping the mother or father catch their own baby—is one of the best things about being a midwife!

Someday, I’d love to use my midwifery skills in combination with missions work—serving mothers and babies who do not have access to a skilled midwifery provider in their community.

Phone: 972-345-4677

joyfulmidwife@gmail.com

www.joyfulmidwifery.com