About Me…

After living all over North America my family settled in Utah County in the lovely town of Mapleton. I have been the midwife to many animal births including puppies, goats, kittens, calves and even a couple foals. I enjoy being creative and LOVE making anything out of wood including furniture, décor, crafts, and the occasional chicken coop. Graphic design and photography are also creative outlets that I enjoy. While these hobbies are fun, it’s my role as a mother that truly gives my life meaning and purpose. Being the mom to my 6 amazing children, and now one little grandson, fills my heart in ways I can’t explain. I live for my family. I am also deeply Christian and do my very best to live my life in a way that God’s light and goodness can work through me for the benefit and welfare of others – no matter who they are or what they believe.

Another thing that helps me find compassion and care for all people is my experience with survivors of abuse and trauma. I have personal understanding of how trauma and abuse impact a person on many levels. Traumatic past experiences often show up in the birth space and I am aware of what that presentation can look like and how to offer support. I strive to provide trauma informed care and help guide women to healing through accessing their own inner strength, finding their voice, and advocating for themselves while being by their sides.

My Journey into Birth Work…

In May 2019 I attended my sister-in-law’s home birth and, having experienced 6 births of my own, I knew instinctively that she needed more support than she was getting. Her husband is a rock star, birthing women just need lots of support! So I jumped in and, with their permission, I started talking her through contractions. I didn’t know about counter pressure, helpful positions, visualization, acupressure, etc., at the time but I massaged her tired body, breathed with her, and helped with coaching and encouragement. I did this for hours. After her birth the midwife asked me how long I had been a doula. I responded “what’s a doula?” The following days and weeks it’s all I could think about. I read everything I could get my hands on and quickly found a doula training, got certified, and started attending births. Finding this work has been like discovering my natural habitat. I love it with my whole soul. 

My own births have given me a variety of experiences as well including induced hospital births with epidurals, 2 posterior babies, 3 unmedicated births, a pain free Hypnobirthing water birth at a birth center, epidurals that didn’t work, going past my EDD by 10 days (twice), 4 hour labors, 32 hour labors (and everything in between), and a 10 week miscarriage involving a D&C.  Because of these personal experiences I have genuine empathy that helps me support women through their childbirth journeys no matter what shape they take. I love helping people move from fear to confidence and discover their power through providing information, options, and support. I also understand births that don’t go as planned and have compassion for the feelings that can follow. 

When we think about birthing our babies we dream, hope, plan and prepare. For most of us our emotions span a spectrum from excited on one end to uncertain and anxious on the other. We access our faith and move forward, one contraction at a time, as we go to places inside ourselves we never knew but now see as sacred . . . hallowed.

I am honored to be considered as part of your birth team.

My Training

Intentional Birth
Patient Advocacy training (2025)

Evidenced Based Birth
Savvy Birth Pro (2023)

Certified Birth Doula
Childbirth International (2023)
DONA International (2020)

Certified Breastfeeding Support Doula
Prenatal Insights (2022)

Certified Childbirth Educator
GentleBirth Institute (2021)

Certified Childbirth Hypnosis Doula
Hypnobabies (2021)

BS, Behavioral Science and Health
University of Utah (2002)

Leadership Positions in the Utah Doula Association:
Vice President, President Elect, and President
Service in the Utah birth community (2022 – present)

Bradley Method and Hypnobabies
Took both courses for my own birth preparation

Personal Experience
I’ve had 6 births of my own (7 pregnancies), 3 unmedicated,
1 water birth, posterior presentation, hospital, birth center, miscarriage, pain free birth, breastfeeding

Midwife on the Farm!
I am the midwife for all our dog, horse, cow, goat and cat births! Somehow that feels like a qualifying skill :)