WomanWise Midwifery
HOMEBIRTH & WOMEN’S HEALTH
Compassionate, Woman-Centered Care
~ Labors of Love since 1987 ~
We believe that both both mother and midwife should be engaged in the decision-making process in pregnancy and birth. We believe that pregnancy and birth are healthy and normal events in a woman’s life. As midwives we offer our skills, experience and attention, as well as our deep trust in and respect for the birth process. It is our honor and responsibility to nurture and hold the space for the women we serve so that they can do the work of birth during their journeys into motherhood.
Family Centered
We see pregnancy & birth as a time for growth in family relationships. We encourage partners to be as present & involved in the birth process as they wish. Birth is a sacred & spiritual experience.
Individualized
We believe that there is no one “right” path to healthy pregnancy and birth for all women; given support, resources and encouragement, each woman will find what works for her.
Safe
With a healthy lifestyle & good prenatal care, there is seldom a need for women to be hospitalized to give birth. Midwives have an excellent safety record, with numerous studies associating midwifery care with excellent outcomes.
“I have had three babies with Karen as my midwife, and I couldn’t imagine having a baby without her present... Her understanding of birth, and all the twists and turns, create comfort and trust - trust in Karen, and trust in myself to find my own wisdom, my own strength to become a mother again and again.”
“Karen was the midwife for two of our children, both born at home. She was not only professional and personable, but deeply committed to providing us the birth experience we wanted. Her knowledge was wonderful and she intuitively knew what was best during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I highly recommend her services.”
“If women lose the right to say where and how they birth their children, then they will have lost something that’s as dear to life as breathing.
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