Love notes from clients

“Michelle was absolutely HEAVEN SENT! I was under an OB-GYN’s care until 22 weeks and felt unsatisfied/frustrated the whole time. I didn’t know why but something didn’t seem right to me and I just couldn’t picture delivering my child with this particular OB. From the first time I had a phone conversation with Michelle I had complete peace. She was caring and giving me advice even when we hadn’t switched over to her care yet but we were rather exploring the option. In that moment I knew she cared about me and my baby more than making money. Each check up with Michelle was another confirmation we made the right choice to switch to her care. Being that this was my first birth rodeo I didn’t have much expectations on how it should go but Michelle made sure to educate and prepare me as best as possible. Appointments were never rushed, no questions were too ridiculous to ask, and each need was met with so much love. I felt extremely taken care of and it made my birthing experience that much better. Through my experience with Michelle, I have come to truly believe that THIS is the way labor and delivery should be…in the comfort of your home surrounded by loved ones and a loving/supportive team to make your birthing experience magical! My family is so grateful for Michelle! She is part of our family now and we can’t wait to deliver more babies with her!”  ~MONICA

I met Michelle through a friend that had given birth at home to her first child a month before me. At the time I was hoping to have a home birth but was not able to find a midwife within my budget so I ended up having to choose a hospital birth. Michelle was referred to me for placenta encapsulation which I so desperately needed to transition from raging hormones and bouncing back from a bit of disappointment from my hospital birth. What was supposed to be a quick drop off of my placenta pills turned into one of the most positively impactful experiences of my first birth. Michelle took the time to talk with me, listen to my concerns, and answer questions as if she had been my midwife all along. When she left me I felt encouraged, peaceful and determined that any future birth I had, would be attended by Michelle. (The placenta capsules worked wonderfully as well and saved me from what would have certainly become postpartum depression without them.) When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I couldn’t wait to call Michelle. She encouraged me, informed me, and covered me in prayer in a way not every birth attendant is able. What Michelle has is not simply a skill, but a gift. Michelle is undoubtedly a blessing to any woman with child that has the pleasure of working with her! She coached me through the birth of my daughter Tzipporah (Zippy) who was peacefully born into water in my living room the way I’d always dreamed. In the days leading up to the birth when I was fighting back anxiety that the baby would come too late for me to be eligible for a home birth, Michelle was a comfort and knowledgeable voice of guidance to me. Thank you Michelle for being God’s hands in such a crucial and emotional part of my life and treating me with the care you would give to your very own daughters. The Joseph family loves you and we will definitely be calling you for the next one! ~JAMYE

“Our time with Michelle was awesome to say the least. We used her services for our second baby. From day one she was so informative, helpful, quick to reply and a wealth of knowledge. The health of me and my baby were first priority. I had preeclampsia, and terrible morning sickness with my first pregnancy and was worried about dealing with those issues again. With Michelle’s guidance neither one of those things took hold. Over the course of the pregnancy my family and I bonded strongly with Michelle as we prepared, as a team, for the birth of my baby. My labor didn’t go as planned, due to some unforeseen complications with the umbilical cord. The whole time Michelle was calm and her talents really shined through. She helped keep me and my family focused and calm. I needed to be transferred to the hospital and she came along with us. After it all we consider Michelle more than just our midwife, but a part of our family.” ~Avielle

“I am so grateful for Michelle- for her influence, her encouragement, and her belief in an intuitive birth. Switching to a home birth and midwifery care at 36 weeks was the best decision I could have made. Michelle cared for me as if she had known me my whole life. The way she treated my body with such respect and dignity. She taught me birth doesn’t need to be surrounded by fear, and that women are strong. We can trust our bodies, trust our babies, and trust in God to give us the strength we need to get through it. Life changing. Empowering. A true miracle. I share this because I want every woman to know… this is what you deserve! This is the kind of experience you can have if you want. Pregnancy and birth is something that needs praise and support rather than being treated as a process to fear, requiring constant intervention. You were made for this!” ~HAILEY

“We can’t rave enough about Michelle’s midwifery work. We gave birth in a hospital with our first born, so we had lots of questions and skepticism around homebirth. Once we met her and talked through our fears and concerns, we had peace and real excitement to go the homebirth route. She is extremely knowledgeable and is a wonderful resource for all things pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. She was so committed to serving us with excellence and we could not have felt more supported by her. She managed expectations well and was such a solid rock yet warm presence on the big day. If we get pregnant again, she will be the first one we call!” ~KATE

How do you thank the woman who helped you deliver a miracle? I am so totally above and beyond grateful for you and your constant love, care, answers, and support from beginning until today. I don’t know what a midwife is supposed to do or be, but I feel like I hit the midwife jackpot! We are considering having one more baby just to have you again 🙂 I truly love you like a sister. THANK YOU! ~JACKIE