My care is best suited for people seeking relationship-centered, physiology-informed midwifery who value autonomy, education, and collaboration. If you are looking for continuous support, informed choice, and care that honors both the physical and transformational aspects of pregnancy and birth, we are likely a good fit.

This care may not be the right match if you are seeking a highly directive or hierarchical model, or if you prefer all decisions to be made for you rather than with you. It also might not be a good fit if you are unwilling to engage with support around discomfort, or if you hold rigid, black-and-white views about pregnancy and birth.

Pregnancy and postpartum place significant demands on the body, and nourishment directly impacts energy levels, hormonal balance, blood volume, tissue repair, and recovery. Adequate nutrition supports not only day-to-day well-being, but also a body’s capacity for labor, birth, and postpartum healing – for both mother and baby.

In my care, nutrition is practical and individualized. I use lab work, nutritional physical assessment, and ongoing conversation to identify areas of depletion or increased need. We work together to support your body with enough food and appropriate nourishment throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

This means nutrition is not optional or peripheral in my care. Clients who work with me are expected to engage actively in nourishing themselves as part of supporting both their own health and their baby’s development.

You are not alone. Many people come into pregnancy carrying complex histories with food, body trust, or nourishment. These experiences are welcomed into care with respect and compassion.

What matters most is not where you’re starting, but your willingness to engage honestly and actively in nourishing your body now. My role is to offer education, clinical insight, and steady support as we build nourishment in a way that feels grounded and sustainable — not punitive or rigid. 

This care isn’t about perfectionism or restriction. We focus on adding in nutrient-dense foods and building nourishment through abundance, not deprivation.

That said, this care does require a commitment to eating enough and to addressing nourishment directly. If you are currently unable or unwilling to engage with food as a central part of care, this model may not be the right fit at this time. 

We can talk together about readiness during a consultation.

I hold both. My care integrates modern clinical knowledge with a deep respect for physiology and the body’s innate intelligence. Medical screening and interventions are available when appropriate, recommended thoughtfully, and always discussed in the context of your individual needs, values, and circumstances.

Safety is not opposed to autonomy — it is strengthened by informed, collaborative decision-making.

No. All screening and testing is optional, and based on collaborative conversations. My role is to offer education, explain options clearly, and discuss the benefits, limitations, and alternatives so you can make decisions that feel aligned and informed. I ensure that you have access to as much information as you would like to have in order to make a truly informed decision.

Consent is ongoing, and your choices are respected throughout care.

Giving birth for the first time is truly a profound and life-changing experience. My care focuses on ensuring you are deeply nourished so we can support physiology to the best of our ability. Additionally, I will recommend pelvic floor care, body mechanics behavior change, and other physical preparation to ensure that your body is able to support your baby’s safe descent out of your womb and into the world at birth. We will discuss emotional and mental health, preparing for the drastic changes that motherhood brings, and have open + honest conversations to deepen trust and care in preparation for the deeply vulnerable experience of birth.

Throughout our prenatal appointments, you will receive education on physiology, preparing for birth, mindset, and a depth of understanding of how your body and baby work together.

This care is extended to everyone, however, first time mothers, first time home birthers, and VBAC clients often need extra support in some of these areas.

If concerns arise that require consultation, referral, or transfer of care, this is approached early, transparently, and collaboratively. My goal is always to support continuity, clarity, and dignity while prioritizing your safety and well-being. The goal of community-based midwifery care is to utilize our community resources, as needed, in all its forms – holistic, medical, integrated. Each has a place in certain circumstances and can provide useful tools in supporting you holistically.

While emergencies are not a common experience in home births, they do occasionally arise in a certain percentage of births. Midwives are trained to handle common variations of normal and some emergencies that can arise during the labor, birth, and postpartum process. These issues and minor emergencies can be calmly and safely handled in your home. For emergencies that require care in a hospital, we will arrange transport with local EMS and collaborate with the hospital care team to ensure that you get the safest and best care possible. We will stay with you throughout the process, and help to integrate the experience with you after you are back home again.

I attend births in the home setting throughout Utah County, Salt Lake County, and sometimes further afield on a case-by-case basis. My clients also have access to a birth suite located in my shared midwifery office located in Orem, if they prefer this over their own home. During prenatal care, we spend time preparing practically and emotionally for your chosen environment so that it feels grounded, supported, and familiar.

Yes. I provide continuous midwifery support throughout labor and birth, with additional assistance when needed. From 37 weeks onward, I am on call for you, and when labor begins, we decide together when I join you based on your needs and the unfolding of labor. I will have a birth team with me that will assist throughout the process, and you will get to meet them during pregnancy so that everyone feels familiar and safe during your labor and birth. In the event that I am ill or otherwise unavailable, we will discuss a backup midwife who can attend your birth in the same caring way that I would.

Postpartum care begins within 24 hours of birth and continues through the early weeks as your body, baby, and nervous system adjust. Visits are designed to support physical recovery, emotional integration, newborn well-being, and your transition into motherhood. Nutritional support is woven throughout this care to ensure that you emerge from your early postpartum months feeling recovered, nourished, and capable in motherhood.

Additional visits are always available if more support is needed.

You are welcome to invite family and friends who are loving, supportive, and who bring an optimistic energy to your birth space. If you feel entirely safe with them, they are deeply supportive of your birth plans, and they will add to your experience, then they are absolutely welcome. This can include your partner, mother, grandmother, father, children, friend, etc. You are also welcome to hire a doula and/or birth photographer (I have some I can recommend, as well). During our prenatal visits we will discuss ways to integrate people that are physiology-supportive and don’t disrupt the hormones of labor and birth. It can be useful for these individuals to be involved in your prenatal care so that they also understand what physiologic birth at home looks like, and how to support in the best way possible.

Utah does not allow out-of-hospital midwives to bill standard insurance at this time. I am able to process HSA cards, and I can often accept health sharing plans, such as Christian Health Ministries (see their website for further details).

Midwifery care is offered as a global fee of $5500, which includes all prenatal, birth, and postpartum care, including birth kit and birth team. A deposit of $1,000 is due by your first prenatal appointment, and we will plan out the rest of your payments at that appointment. Payments need to be completed by 36 weeks of pregnancy. Labs, imaging, and screenings may be billed through insurance when possible and are not included in the global fee.

Full financial details are reviewed during the consultation process.

The first step is scheduling a consultation. This is a chance for us to meet, explore whether we’re aligned, and see how it feels to be in conversation together. Choosing a midwife is relational — trust and resonance matter. The consultation is a supportive, low-pressure space focused on discerning alignment. If we aren’t a good fit, I’m happy to recommend other excellent midwives in the area who may be better aligned with your needs.