Meet the Midwives

People often ask me why I became a midwife, and the truth is, it wasn’t because I always dreamed of it. It wasn’t a childhood calling or a lifelong plan. It all started when I was pregnant with my second baby.

My husband and I knew we wanted to experience pregnancy and birth differently this time. We didn’t know much about home birth, and honestly, we didn’t even know what a midwife was. We started researching, discovered doulas, and eventually found our first midwife. At first everything seemed wonderful… until it wasn’t. Appointments were forgotten, phone calls went unanswered, and we slowly began to lose trust. Pregnancy is an incredibly vulnerable time, and when you don’t feel heard or supported, it changes everything. So, at nearly 40 weeks pregnant, we made the difficult decision to part ways and begin searching for another midwife.

If you know anything about midwifery, you know that’s a huge ask. Accepting a brand-new client at 40 weeks means stepping into someone’s story with very little time to build a relationship or fully understand their medical history. But someone said yes. Not because she was reckless or negligent, but because she trusted me. She listened. She believed that I knew my body and my baby. She treated me like a capable woman instead of someone who needed to be managed. Although I was only in her care for about eight short weeks, those weeks changed my life.

She reminded me what midwifery was always meant to be. It wasn’t about checklists or protocols. It was about relationship, trust, education, and respect. She gave me the confidence and support every woman deserves, and after my son was born, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life giving other women what she gave to me.

That experience shapes the way I practice today. I believe birth is a normal physiologic process, not a medical emergency waiting to happen. I believe women deserve honest conversations instead of fear-based recommendations, and I believe informed choice isn’t just a phrase, it’s the foundation of respectful maternity care. My role isn’t to make decisions for you. It’s to educate you, present your options, answer your questions honestly, and support you as you make the decisions that are best for your family.

One of the things that makes Pangaea Midwifery different is that every prenatal visit takes place in your home. I get to know your children, your partner, your pets, and the environment where you’ll welcome your baby. Birth isn’t just about bringing a baby into the world. It’s about caring for an entire family, and those relationships matter deeply to me.

When labor begins, my goal isn’t simply to achieve a home birth. My goal is a healthy mother, a healthy baby, and the lowest-trauma birth possible. Most births unfold beautifully at home, but if I believe you or your baby would be safer in the hospital, I’ll be the first to recommend it and will remain by your side throughout that transition.

Outside of midwifery, I’m first and foremost a wife and a mom. My family is my greatest joy, and they remind me every day why balance matters. I love the families I serve with my whole heart, but I also love the family waiting for me at home. That’s one of the reasons we intentionally keep our practice small. We aren’t trying to care for everyone, and we certainly aren’t motivated by numbers. We’re looking for families whose values align with ours because choosing a midwife is a two-way relationship. When that relationship is built on mutual trust and respect, something truly special happens.

If you’re looking for someone who will simply check boxes throughout your pregnancy, we may not be the right fit. But if you’re looking for someone who will truly listen, respect your intuition, educate you, and walk alongside your family with honesty, compassion, and unwavering support, I’d be honored to meet you.

Welcome to Pangaea Midwifery.