Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Anchorage, AK

I am a lifelong Alaskan who discovered my love for birth and women’s health in nursing school. That passion only increased after having my first daughter and from there, I pursued a degree in Nurse Midwifery and Women’s Health as a Nurse Practitioner through Georgetown University. My practice philosophy is that each human has a unique lived experience that impacts their own health in profound ways. Health is not just a physical component but is a holistic blend of body, mind, and spirit to encompass the whole person. My role as a practitioner in their life is to gain understanding of them as a human, respond to questions and curiosities with evidence-based practice, and promote an environment of trust and shared decision-making. When I am not in the clinic or attending births, I love to spend time with my husband and two daughters outside playing in beautiful Alaska!

With 16+ years experience and attendance of 800+ births in various roles and environments, I am well experienced in providing midwifery care during the entire childbearing cycle. In addition to working with 4,000+ families across the preconception, prenatal, postpartum and newborn periods, I have been honored to have experience in a variety of settings including four countries, five birth centers, and home births scattered in urban and rural settings. The fabric of these experiences has helped me develop a keen adeptness for working with a diverse range of clientele. Over the years, my focus and passion within midwifery has expanded to include many intersections across reproductive justice. I have specific interests in trauma informed care, mental wellbeing during the perinatal period, and research and education on minimizing obstetric trauma. I strongly adhere to the belief and practice that obstetric trauma is minimized when informed decision making and communication is utilized to ensure respectful care is being provided and client autonomy remains intact. I carry with me the deep rooted belief that birth is a sacred and transformative event that belongs to the birthing family and that it will usually progress the best when left as undisturbed as possible. I maintain high standards for myself and my affiliates to show up with open eyes, minds and hearts to support you in the unique way you desire as you welcome your newest family member into your arms.

I believe every birth is right. There is no single “right” way to give birth, and there is no one-size-fits-all path into parenthood. Your body, your baby, your family, and your choices are yours. My role is not to tell you how to birth. My role is to walk beside you—to listen, to support, to offer information, to help you explore your options, and to hold space for you as your birth unfolds. Whether your birth looks exactly as you imagined or takes an unexpected turn, you deserve to feel respected, informed, supported, and heard.

Experienced and compassionate doula services in Alaska, serving Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley. I offer birth, postpartum, and bereavement support, as well as childbirth education.