My mother had five of her eight children in France, under the expert care of midwives. Upon her return to the United States, she not only opted for midwifery care, but a homebirth. I was twelve at the time, but shortly after my brother’s birth, I knew that this was what I wanted to do.
I began my apprenticeship in 1997. After a leave of absence while traveling abroad, I resumed my apprenticeship in Greenville, SC under the sponsorship of the midwife who had delivered my brother thirteen years before. During that time, I met Linda Weaver (also an apprentice.) We so enjoyed working together that when she licensed, and the midwife with whom I was training moved away, I began working with Linda. We have continued to work together since my licensure in November of 2004. Linda and I share the same values, ethics, and philosophies of birth. We work well as a team, and enjoy ministering to women together. We also enjoy the many benefits of having two licensed midwives as part of the birth team. Not only do we benefit, but I feel that there are many benefits to the expectant parents as well. |
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