I heard my calling to birth work after learning about my great, great grandmother, Emilie, who became a midwife after birthing 10 children.
I imagine her shaking her head saying “it doesn’t have to be this hard” as she hears the anxieties our generation facing around bringing our babies into the world. A person who is compassionately supported through labour can discover comfort, confidence and beauty in the experience.
Emilie supported her small community as the town’s midwife and mortician, compassionately caring for families as the souls of their loved ones traveled in and out of our world.
That’s why I’ve made it my goal to support my community with the same compassion Emilie shared, so that families can have a beautiful birth experience that creates memorable first moments.
