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I met Katherine early in her pregnancy after she had been referred to me by a friend. She was a local Bradley instructor and though she had had a previous natural hospital birth (on Pitocin none the less), she was ready for a Colorado Springs home birth and very excited! During her pregnancy, there were a…

I met Mave early in her pregnancy after she decided that she’d like to go the home birth route when her first labor was barely 6 hours and she had delivered at Mountain Midwifery Center in Denver. She assumed she may not make it there this time! Her pregnancy progressed beautifully and as we passed…

I met Stephanie at the beginning of her second trimester when she found out I took her health insurance. She was pregnant with her third baby and she was ready to have a home birth! She had had two uneventful births before and knew it was due time to do it the way she always…

I met Samantha early in her pregnancy when she decided she wanted a home birth for her first child! It was even better that I took her health insurance! I always love the privilege of caring for first time moms as I know how much of an honor it is to help usher a family…

I met Dakota after she found out she was pregnant with a fun surprise baby! They had their first child at home and during pushing found out she was breech! Fortunately, Dakota was strong and they delivered their first child in the comfort of their home! There was no question they were going to have…

I had the privilege of meeting Amanda and her husband early in her pregnancy. Their family had been stationed in Colorado Springs by the military and they were excited to be expecting their third child! After chatting about some risks Amanda and her husband were concerned about, they decided that home birth was their best…

I had the opportunity to meet Jana very early in her pregnancy when she was considering assisting with home births. We had a great first meeting and she later told me she was pregnant and wanted a home birth with me! I was honored as I love being present and watching first time mamas enter…

I met Renee when she found out she was pregnant with her fourth child! She had had hospital births with her previous three and decided that she wanted to have things be different this time. She knew she could handle most of it at home as that was how her previous births had been so…

Dora was one of my more fun and unique cases, I met her at 34 weeks pregnant after she decided she did want a home birth for her third child and wanted to transfer care from the midwives she was seeing in Denver. It is not very often that I take transfer in’s so late…

Elisia found me after she found out that I took her insurance. She knew she wanted a home birth for this pregnancy and just needed to find the right midwife. After our interview, she felt comfortable with a home birth for her third baby and was excited about the prospect of doing things differently! Elisia’s…

I met Abby when she found out she was pregnant with her 4th baby and ready to start care with me! I was thrilled to work with Abby and looked forward to our journey together! Abby’s pregnancy progressed beautifully and things seemed to be on track. The last few weeks of Abby’s pregnancy were challenging…

I met Whitney when she found out she was pregnant with her third baby. She had had births with midwives before and wanted a home birth but didn’t feel “ready” until now. After our interview, Whitney felt confident that she was ready for a home birth. Her pregnancy progressed beautifully and she felt confident she…