The Midwifery Model of Care

We believe that pregnancy and birth are normal life events - not a disease that needs to be managed.

Our model of care is based on respect for the intricacy of the natural physiology of childbirth and the belief that women’s bodies are beautifully designed for birth.

Midwives are trained to protect, support, and avoid interfering with the normal processes; thus we avoid unnecessary use of obstetric interventions. We provide full prenatal, birth, and postpartum care for mothers, as well as newborn care for your baby.

We value education, true informed consent, and shared decision-making. Your body, your health, and your birth belong to you.

The Midwifery Model of Care

We believe that pregnancy and birth are normal life events - not a disease that needs to be managed.

Our model of care is based on respect for the intricacy of the natural physiology of childbirth and the belief that women’s bodies are beautifully designed for birth.

Midwives are trained to protect, support, and avoid interfering with the normal processes; thus we avoid unnecessary use of obstetric interventions. We provide full prenatal, birth, and postpartum care for mothers, as well as newborn care for your baby.

We value education, true informed consent, and shared decision-making. Your body, your health, and your birth belong to you.

Meet the Midwives

Shanna Cloyd, CPM, LM

Mari Sykes, CPM, LM

Agatha Martens,

Student Midwife

Meet the Midwives

Shanna Cloyd, CPM, LM

Mari Sykes, CPM, LM

Agatha Martens,

Student Midwife

Birth Services

Prenatal

Care with us includes regular prenatal appointments, in-house obstetric lab collection, nutritional counseling, education, and plenty of time to get to know each other! We set aside a full hour for each appointment, and we honor your time by ensuring your visit starts at the time it is scheduled.

Birth

We believe the best place for a healthy woman to birth her baby is in the comfort of her cozy home. We spend time helping your plan and prepare your space for the big day - and when the time comes, we’re there for you every step of the way! If you choose, you can even use our water birth pool, birth stool, and a variety of other things we have to help make your labor more comfortable and efficient.

Postpartum

We want to honor your sacred postpartum by ensuring you and your baby are as undisturbed as possible so that you can establish bonding and breastfeeding after the birth. But should you or your baby need any help, we’re right there with you. You’ll receive 6 weeks of postpartum care and newborn care - including newborn exams, screenings (hearing, metabolic, and CCHD), and breastfeeding support.