Birth is a normal life process that changes you forever. The way a woman is treated during her pregnancy, birth and postpartum is critical. All women deserve to have the best possible birth experience with compassionate, competent clinical care in the privacy of their own home surrounded by love and the support from their husband/partner, family and friends.

I hope all pregnant women that read this visit www.blueribbonbaby.org and learn the benefits of eating lots of protein and maintaining a healthy diet for the best pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Let's not forget that beautiful healthy baby!

Come visit me at Bookmans (next to Sprouts) in Central Phoenix; for a calendar of events visit www.bookmans.com.

• Licensed Midwife [2006]
• Parenting Educator [2002]
• DONA-International Approved Doula Trainer [1996]
• Certified DONA Doula [1996]
• Internationaly Certified Childbirth Educator [1995]
• Founder of ADOBE Doulas www.adobedoulas.com [1995]
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) [1993]
• CPR & Neonatal Resusitation Certified

• Belize Birth Externship [2005/2006]
• Midwife Apprentice [2001-2005]
• Birth Doula [1995-2005]
• Midwife Assistant for licensed midwife [1990-1995]
• Board of Directors or the Arizona Midwifery Institute www.midwiferyinstitute.com
• Founding Board Member for Life Choices Women's Clinic
• Childbirth/Breastfeeding/Baby Care Educator for St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix Memorial Hospital, Bethany Womens Health Care & Birth Center and ADOBE Doulas
• Partnerships with: Maricopa Medical Center, Chicano's Por La Causa Early Head Start, Phoenix Birthing Project, Bethany Birth Center and many more medical and community-based agencies.

Services: Free Belly Casting Kit On call 24 hours, 7 days a week Non-hurried visits that last 45-90 minutes mostly office and some in-home Preconception counseling Free pregnancy testing Comprehensive prenatal care Full range of laboratory tests available 24 hour on call physician consultation Language competence: English

Other information: Informed consent Complete holistic care Labor and/or birth in water with tub rental Complete newborn assessment Arizona Newborn Screening (PKU) Full postpartum home visits after birth for the new mother and baby Breastfeeding consultations Free pap at 12 week visit Lending library of pregnancy, birth, family and health related books Nutritional counseling Childbirth classes and referrals to local teachers Referrals to birth and postpartum doulas Referrals to healthcare providers specializing in caring for pregnant women