• studied & apprenticed with two respected midwives
• graduated from Ancient Art School of Midwifery, 1997
• attended Glendale Community College's nursing program
• L.M. (Licensed Midwife) since 1997
• C.P.M. (Certified Professional Midwife) since 1997
• C.P.R. Certified since 1984
  
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certified since 1995
  

• became a doula (labor assistant) in 1989
• American Red Cross CPR Instructor 1992-1993
• began midwifery training in 1995 (after having her own homebirth experience in 1991)
• Certified Childbirth Educator since 1996
• Volunteer Childbirth Educator at Crisis Pregnancy Center, 1996
• began her own midwifery practice "Special Delivery" in 1997
• Secretary, Arizona Association of Midwives, 1997-1998
• Co-Teacher of "Hydrotherapy; Perinatal Benefits and Risks" at Good Samaritan Hospital & Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital 1999
• Treasurer, Arizona Association of Midwives, 1998-2000
• Vice-President, Arizona Association of Midwives, 2000-2001
• Peer Review Committee, Arizona Association of Midwives, since 1998
• has delivered over 300 babies

About Carol: Born in Redondo Beach, CA but growing up in Arizona, Carol married in 1983 and currently homeschools six children. She enjoys music, writing, and crafts and attends New Life Community Church in Peoria. Other info: Home School Support Group Leader, 1993-1994 Member of Midwives Alliance of North America since 1997 Discussion Panel Member for Arizona State University BIOLOGY & SOCIETY class, April 1998 Guest on Gonstead Chiropractic Radio Show, KFYI, 1998. Guest Speaker for Child Developement Class at Sunrise Mountain High School, October 2000. Guest Appearance on Sonoran Living, Channel 15, ABC, October 2000.

"Special Delivery" offers: High Quality, Affordable Care Personalized Birth Plan Back-up Doctor on call 24 hours Most Insurance Accepted Childbirth Education Complete Prenatal Care Labor Support Delivery in Your Own Home Postpartum Care for Mom & Baby Breastfeeding Support Pregnancy Testing Lab Services Birth Supplies Labor Tub Rentals Waterbirth Option Well Woman Care Including Pap Smear FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION