I am just one of many many thousands of midwives, who are devoted to saving lives gently.

I had amazing midwives when I first became a teen-aged mom, and each of the five times I gave birth.

Pregnant women who are at risk for suffering complications and even death are in the prime of their lives. The most affected populations are minorities, Native Americans, immigrants, and women living in poverty and who speak little or no English.

I get happy very easily and very often.

I became a passionate seeker of childbirth knowledge.

My passion for maternal and child health led me to continue my studies and pursue the path of midwifery. And here I am now... still catching babies.

Statistically, the United States rates number 39 in maternal mortality. This means that it is safer to be pregnant and to give birth in 38 other countries than the USA... and less expensive too.