Prenatal Support

Pregnancy is a sacred journey into the unknown. As a midwife I seek to meet women where they find themselves within the profound transformation from maiden to motherhood. In this way, I am able to offer gentle guidance in alignment with each individual woman’s unique beliefs, need and desires.

  • Prenatal support offered in the High Desert regions of Pioneertown, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley and Morongo Valley

  • Village Prenatals, Women’s Circles and community support

  • Each visit includes supporting the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of motherbaby and family

  • Routine labs, genetic testing and ultrasound referrals may be provided if desired

Home Birth

I see birth as a deeply spiritual and psychedelic experience with the opportunity for radical growth and expansion. Therefore, labor unfolds best in a safe, comfortable environment with minimal interruption or intervention. With all of the prenatal preparation you have done, when it comes time for birth my role as the midwife is to step back and follow your lead, allowing labor to unfold instinctually. I strive to support a strongly held sacred container for your family to move freely through the labor process at your own unique rhythm.

  • Holding a sacred space to facilitate the natural physiological birth process

  • Involvement of family, friends and/or doulas is encouraged if desired

  • Recognizing when abnormal risk factors arise

  • Honoring of the golden hour, immediate skin-to-skin and breastfeeding support

  • Delayed cord clamping, cord burning and lotus birth options available

  • Access to herbs, homeopathy, essential oils, antihemorrhagic medications,  IV fluids, oxygen, neonatal resuscitation and suturing equipment

  • Continued support in the event of hospital transport if possible based on individual facility restrictions

Postpartum Care

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Midwifery support does not end after pregnancy and birth. The postpartum period is a crucial time of integration for the woman to be nurtured and nourished as she continues her initiation into motherhood. The transformation from maiden to mother can feel like a shattering of the self you once knew and the fourth trimester should feel like a soft and warm landing space of hands on support and guidance.

  • Immediate postpartum support through several hours after birth

  • Regular visits available from 24-48 hours through 6-8 weeks postpartum

  • Ongoing support for lactation, physical healing, birth story processing

  • 1:1 breath-work healing sessions for physical and emotional integration

  • Continued guidance throughout your mothering journey 

  • Well woman care and lab work available if desired