How Dilated am I?
As labor begins one of the first questions I hear is, "How dilated am I?" Yes, dilation can be a measuring tool for midwives to assess...
Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy
Oh the aches and pains of pregnancy! The most common complaints I hear from my pregnant mama's in the third trimester are low back pain,...
My Mom the Midwife
Happy Mother's Day! I asked my daughter Nicole to write a few words this month about what it was like growing up with her mom being a...
Birth Expectations and How They Affect Labor
Have you ever heard the term "confirmation bias"? Confirmation bias is a type of selective thinking that causes you to notice and look...
Involving Children in the Midwifery Experience
One of the most rewarding parts of being a midwife involves your children. There is nothing quite like experiencing things through the...
Natural Pain Relief for Labor
Although many mothers desire a natural birth with no pain medications we all secretly wish that there was something "natural" to just...
A note from Shannon:
I am often asked “What made you become a midwife?” From the time I was a little girl I had an obsession with pregnant bellies and newborn...
Find Out What Midwives Do in the Mid Columbia
In mid December of last year I was given the opportunity to speak about my midwifery practice on NewsTalk radio 870 FM. Sierra Orr, a...
