Laughing Moon Midwifery

14/02/2026

My practice quietly turned 9 years old last month. Nine years. Crazy to think that I’ve been in birthwork for 15 years, 9 of them running a rural, solo practice midwifery business. And real talk, some days I don’t know how much I have left in me. Not because I’ve grown tired of birth but because being a professional in a world that treats you like you are a danger is exhausting. Not because I’ve lost passion for the birthdyad but because when you have to continually chase reimbursement for one of the most time consuming careers, one that you pour your entire being into, you grow weary to continue. Not because I have stopped believing in the power of families or the safety of physiological birth, but because to show up outside of mainstream medicine is a constant, quiet act of protest and I am tired.

But every time I feel jaded, exhausted, scared, ready to “retire” from birth work…the birth dyad reminds me why I am here. I don’t have words for how it feels to be a community midwife…because there are no words to encapsulate the love, the passion, the reverence, the exhaustion, the dedication, the fear. It’s like a salted caramel, all rolled into one sticky, sweet, delicious morsel and all you can do is let it melt in your mouth.

Reading reviews from my clients leaves me wanting to do this work until I’m old and gray and my community stops calling…I want to be here until they let me go, just as they called me in. It makes me want to dig deeper, never leaving families without someone who believes in them, in their ability to birth their baby physiologically, on their terms, in their full power, in the comfort and safety of where they call home. It makes me want to continue my silent protest forever.

Being a midwife sometimes feels no longer like a choice…but a requirement to fulfill the reason I was put on this earth. It feels bigger than me and I don’t know how one can escape its gravitational hold and honestly I don’t know if I want to. 📸: Breanna Kitchen Photography

08/02/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Nest for our monthly circle.

This month’s theme is Other Than a Mother- who you are outside of being a parent.

Raising kiddos to be well-rounded humans is HARD and parents can get lost in that.

Come hang out, talk about kid things and non-kid things, and connect with other parents!!

10/01/2026

Continuity of care x2 x2.

This is one of the deepest layers of midwifery.

The continuation of care across years.

I have had the immense honor of being these sister’s midwives two times, with a relationship that spans almost 5 years.

I have gotten to know them and their family. I have watched their children grow, their confidence grow, their families grow. And within that time, they too, have become my “family.” I care about them and their children deeply.

There is not much that compares to being with humans as they become mothers, but being with them as their families grow and generations spiral out into the future is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Midwifery is more than clinical care. It’s deep and wide and connects us at a spiritual level. Their wellbeing is tied to my wellbeing and I am dedicated to ensuring they are always healthy, vibrant and supported.

When you care for families over years…there is a connection that is bigger than just a “business”relationship.

This is something that the industrial birth complex cannot facilitate or comprehend & something they don’t want you to know; that this level of deep, intuitive care exists.

You are not just a number to me, you are someone I love and care about and I am honored to be your midwife.

02/01/2026

Another year as a rural, community midwife serving families in 2 states and 9 different counties. I drove over 30,000 miles this year and had the immense honor of witnessing the power of humans and birth. Laughing Moon Midwifery also gained a new birth assistant this year and she is lovely! I’m excited for you to meet her! We’re already gearing up for 2026 babies and looking to possibly have a lighter year this New Year. Maybeeee😉

My stats reflect a hill I will never stop defending….that physiological birth is safest for the birth-dyad, that people know how to give birth and babies know how to be born and as long as I’m a midwife, I will always stand with families that they own birth. Not me, not a doctor, not the hospital. Families.

I am blown away at how much you all teach me every single year, YOU make me a better midwife! Thank you!

22/11/2025

Centering the birthdyad is a cornerstone of my practice. I believe deeply in the connection between you & your baby and I will always respect both of your innate needs to be together. This looks like ensuring you never have to take your hands off your baby if you don’t want to! That means newborn exams done right beside (or on 😜) you, while your family watches and feeds you freshly grown watermelon.

12/11/2025

It’s that time of year again. 11/11. My . Fourteen wild years of answering the call of birth, holding space, witnessing the growth of my community, being the student and the teacher. The watcher, the waiter, the listener, the truster, the guard.

I owe the deepest gratitude to the families that choose me and to the birthing dyad that allows me to be present to the magic of their sacred birth dance.

My entire “why” is right here in this snapshot.

The birth dyad. The most ancient dyad of all time. The place where it all begins and ends. I will never grow tired of the privilege of being your midwife.

20/09/2025

{Mystery lies in metamorphosis. Motherhood is metamorphosis. Mystery therefore is found in motherhood.} The Linea Nigra has always fascinated me. How it slowly presents down the ripening belly of a mama in full bloom like the matrilineal strands of our collective DNA present themselves on the universal loom, slowly weaving stardust and spirit into form.
Literally meaning the dark line, it is one of the most familiar sights marking the round belly of many a mother. I'm always sad to watch it fade away. The line that slowly darkens follows the Linea Alba, which is the white line between the recti muscles of the abdomen.
The occurs due to increased pregnancy hormones and adrenal hormones that may (the exact physiological reason remains obscure. 😏) cause increased skin pigmentation. Oftentimes the and ***a darken too! (We'll talk about that soon!) Not all women will have the line too! The presence of the line is directly related to the amount of in your skin. The increased pregnancy hormones act on the melanin causing ! There is some evidence to suggest that folic acid deficiency can cause hyperpigmentation. Some midwives swear that the darker the line the more folic acid is needed by the mother. It is neat to think that our bodies do indeed communicate with us by presenting visual signs to indicate what is needed or not needed. I know that I use the in birth all the time 🙌🏼 So tell me, did you have the Linea Nigra? Did you love it? Hate it? Did it go away? I'm still rocking my faded line 8.5 months !

16/09/2025

The art of midwifery embraces many lost but powerful practices.

The art of deep listening, of holding the edges of liminal space so that you can go through the center and back. The beautiful skill of palpating a round, swollen with life belly…hands like eyes peering into the uterus telling the story of how a baby is positioned inside. The forgotten importance of walking alongside someone while they are doing hard work but not trying to do it for them, and the hanging sling scale….a baby wrapped snug in soft fabric, suspended by a brass scale, toes peeking out as everyone holds their breath anxiously awaiting to hear the weight of this new little human.

Midwifery weaves human stories, the sacredness of life, and the magic of science into an art as old as human creation. And the parts of it are just as beautiful as the whole of it. 📸 :

13/09/2025

Hi friends and families!

I’m sure you all know that businesses thrive when happy customers share their experiences!

Community midwives are often found via word of mouth and many of you have found me through the community.

After being in private practice since 2017…I have one review on Google!

If you feel called…would any of you who have sought me out for midwifery care…would you kindly leave a little review for the practice??

21/08/2025

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We are so sorry to hear this news from Michel Odent's family.

"It is with great sorrow that the family of Dr Michel Odent announce his death at the age of 95. Dr Odent was born July 7, 1930, in Bresles, France. He died peacefully in London, England, on August 19, 2025 following a brief illness.

Dr Odent trained as a general surgeon in Paris, and advocated for the demedicalisation of birth whilst in charge of Pithiviers Hospital. In later life, he founded the Primal Health Research Centre in London, and published extensively on topics related to childbirth and early breastfeeding.

He is survived by many loved ones, including his partner Liliana, and children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His family wishes to express their thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to La Leche League. Dr Odent will be cremated in a private family service with a public memorial to follow in several weeks."

09/06/2025

Anyone want to guess what this number means?