I am of the opinion that birth is not a medical emergency — it is a physiological process that all mammals are inherently designed to do. Birth is meant to unfold safely when left undisturbed, in a private space unobserved, and surrounded by trust and support. Our bodes are wise, intuitive, and capable. With the right environment and support, it often knows just what to do.

At the same time, nature does not promise that every journey will be without loss. This truth can be hard to hold in a world that longs for certainty, where we often struggle to make peace with death. Like all of life, birth is not without risk. While I have stood in the darkest depths of grief birth can offer, I still trust birth. I trust the ancient wisdom woven into our bodies — while also holding space for pain and honoring loss when it does come.

I believe that every person who chooses to birth has the fundamental right to full autonomy, power, and choice over when, how, and with whom they enter this sacred portal. Every pregnant person carries a deep, innate wisdom about their body and baby that no one else can fully know. They are the expert on their own pregnancy, and their intuition is a powerful, trustworthy guide in making decisions. No one is more deeply invested in protecting and choosing what’s best for their baby than the parent carrying them.

I believe that only the birthing person can truly define what “safety” means to them especially when it comes to choosing their birth location — whether at home, in a hospital or birth center. I believe that the most influential factors in the outcome of a birth are the attitude, fears, and beliefs of your provider—and the environment in which you give birth. I see interventions — such as epidurals, pitocin, IVs or cesarean delivery— as valuable tools that can be supportive when needed, and most effective when used with intention and true informed choice. While I am grateful for the accessibility of hospitals and the expert skill obstetric care can provide in emergencies, I believe deeply in the value and wisdom of midwifery care and firmly believe it is the answer to reducing trauma and lowering the maternal / infant mortality rates that plague our current maternity system.

I believe that our past traumas can and do stick with us. Trauma often remains in our bodies and can impact us not just emotionally but physically. These experiences can follow us into birth, requiring a unique kind of support that truly acknowledges, honors, and validates them.

There is no single “right” way to give birth. Every family deserves care and support that reflects their individual needs, beliefs, and priorities.  Families deserve more than what standard maternity care offers in our current medical system today. That’s why I believe in intentional preparation for both birth and the postpartum period — so families feel empowered to make informed decisions rooted in their intuition supported by a clear understanding of their options.