Meet Laura
Thank you for inquiring about homebirth and midwifery care.
PERSONALLY:
I am 52 years old and honored to be celebrating 27 years of midwifery services.
I have two sons, Taylor and Kurt and wife Sarah,
three step children, Jacob, Lindsey and Jessica
and seven wonderful grand children, Tyler, Victoria, Alivia, Fiona, Jodie, Kade, Layla
I have a large extended family, that I love spending time with.
I also am a member and attend Toledo First Baptist Church.
PROFESSIONALLY:
I provide complete prenatal care; personal, professional labor support and assist in the birth of your baby, in the comfort of a warm,relaxing home, where you are free to walk about, eat and drink fluids and rest when you want.
MY DESIRE:
I want to make this pregnancy a very memorable experience.
Together, I hope we achieve the wonderful birth experience
you so desire with your family and loved ones.
EDUCATION:
Seattle Midwifery School, Seattle, Washington,
1983 Diploma of Midwifery
Centralia Community College, Centralia, Washington,
1977 Associates in Science, Practical Nursing Program
Onalaska High School, Onalaska, Washington,
1975 High School Diploma
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:
Licensed Midwife, 1983, State of Washington
Certified Professional Midwife
Licensed Practical Nurse, 1977, State of Washington
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Professional Midwives Affiliation, member
Midwives Association of Washington State, Past Regional Director
Midwives Alliance of North America
North America Registry of Midwives
International Childbirth Education Association
Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, Past member
Zonta of Lewis County, Past member
Lewis County Family Planning, Advisory Board,past member
Lewis County Public Schools, Professional Guest Speaker
Lewis County Fire Districts, Continuing Education Instructor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Involved in over 3000 births
Founder and Sole Practitioner, Midwifery Services, 1983 to present
St. Jude Hospital, St. Lucia, West Indies, 1982-1984
Morton General Hospital, Licensed Practical Nurse, 1982-1984
Providence Hospital Centralia, Licensed Practical Nurse, 1977-1982
PUBLICATIONS:
"Families Beginning Together" birth with Licensed Midwife" 45 minutes,
published in 1990. Over 5000 sold.
Established in 1983
