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Jan 172 min read

Saying Farewell to Winter Births

Things have been hard around here. Winter in Wyoming is usually fairly brutal, but the last two years have gotten significantly more so....

Aug 6, 20235 min read

Wild West Birth: What Is The Future Of Midwifery In Wyoming?

I received an email from an out-of-state student midwife today. She is finishing her degree in her current location and weighing whether...

Feb 14, 20232 min read

To My Postpartum Body on Valentine’s Day

It has taken me two years to begin to see the beauty in my postpartum body. That vision is still a work in progress, but every day it’s...

Oct 24, 20222 min read

Musings About Forging My Own Path in Birth Work

Sometimes on the road to finding our truth, we lose people who were more comfortable with who we were when we were still seeking. When...

Aug 17, 20221 min read

The Three Rs of Childbirth

Penny Simkin most famously described the 3 Rs of Childbirth as “the essence of coping in labor.” While a conscious effort can be made to...

Aug 13, 20221 min read

The Placenta: Our Very First Birthday Cake

A little bit of fun placenta history for you! The placenta is such a beautiful, sacred organ with its own energy and life force. It used...

Jul 30, 20222 min read

Three Tips for the Immediate Postpartum

If you only remember three things for the immediate postpartum period, remember these: 1) No Chatting: keep conversations quiet and to a...

Jul 30, 20222 min read

The Monkey & The Fish: Navigating the Birth Support Role & Helping Without Hurting

When we attend births, we witness a wide spectrum of emotions and experiences. Sometimes, it can be hard to watch someone as they appear...

Mar 6, 20222 min read

What Happens When I’m 10 Centimeters Dilated?

Once your cervix reaches full dilation, you still may not be “ready” to push. A few things are happening even after you reach 10...