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I have some great news! I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from Mercy in Action College of Midwifery. As you know, I already serve our southeastern Kentucky community as a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, peer counselor and sponsor of our area’s only local breastfeeding support group. I plan to continue to serve our rural Appalachian community after completing midwifery school and obtaining my license as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) in the state of Kentucky.
Since 2016 I have worked with pregnant women and their families, helping them prepare for childbirth and the postpartum period as a birth and postpartum doula. Feel free to further peruse the rest of my website for more about my doula work! During my time working with these families, I have learned about the maternal and infant morbidity rate in the United States as well as the unique challenges our own and surrounding communities face when it comes to childbearing and breastfeeding. According to the CDC, Kentucky’s Appalachian region's rate of infant morbidity is significantly worse than the rest of the United States. March of Dimes considers 28 of the 54 Appalachian counties in Kentucky "maternity care deserts " which means there are not enough OB/GYNs or midwives for the population. I want to become a midwife to help improve these numbers for those in Appalachia that may have limited resources in traveling to get prenatal care as well as expand options for those who desire the Midwifery Model of Care. According to March of Dimes, in 2018 Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) only made up 8.2% of all pregnancy caregivers in Kentucky. There are even fewer CPMs offering out-of-hospital alternatives to Kentucky families at a time when out-of-hospital birth options have never been more needed in our society due to the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020.
I strongly believe the experience of pregnancy, birth, expanding a family are transformative events. It’s a single event that is never forgotten by the person experiencing it. How they feel and are supported during this time matters in the long term. I believe by serving women and families with compassion and respect, you can make a positive impact on individuals that will last a lifetime. Midwifery will give me the tools to serve women and their families in my community with compassionate, quality care that respects their human rights, basic needs, and unique cultural attributes. This is the area where I was raised and will raise my children. I feel passionately about helping fulfill the need for midwives right here!
I have some great news! I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from Mercy in Action College of Midwifery. As you know, I already serve our southeastern Kentucky community as a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, peer counselor and sponsor of our area’s only local breastfeeding support group. I plan to continue to serve our rural Appalachian community after completing midwifery school and obtaining my license as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) in the state of Kentucky.
Since 2016 I have worked with pregnant women and their families, helping them prepare for childbirth and the postpartum period as a birth and postpartum doula. Feel free to further peruse the rest of my website for more about my doula work! During my time working with these families, I have learned about the maternal and infant morbidity rate in the United States as well as the unique challenges our own and surrounding communities face when it comes to childbearing and breastfeeding. According to the CDC, Kentucky’s Appalachian region's rate of infant morbidity is significantly worse than the rest of the United States. March of Dimes considers 28 of the 54 Appalachian counties in Kentucky "maternity care deserts " which means there are not enough OB/GYNs or midwives for the population. I want to become a midwife to help improve these numbers for those in Appalachia that may have limited resources in traveling to get prenatal care as well as expand options for those who desire the Midwifery Model of Care. According to March of Dimes, in 2018 Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) only made up 8.2% of all pregnancy caregivers in Kentucky. There are even fewer CPMs offering out-of-hospital alternatives to Kentucky families at a time when out-of-hospital birth options have never been more needed in our society due to the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020.
I strongly believe the experience of pregnancy, birth, expanding a family are transformative events. It’s a single event that is never forgotten by the person experiencing it. How they feel and are supported during this time matters in the long term. I believe by serving women and families with compassion and respect, you can make a positive impact on individuals that will last a lifetime. Midwifery will give me the tools to serve women and their families in my community with compassionate, quality care that respects their human rights, basic needs, and unique cultural attributes. This is the area where I was raised and will raise my children. I feel passionately about helping fulfill the need for midwives right here!
With your assistance, I can continue my schooling in midwifery and help bring accessible, compassion maternal and newborn care to those in need. If you've read this far, I appreciate your consideration! You can donate to via PayPal below.
UpdatesJuly 30, 2021
I am pleased to say I have finished my first summer term courses with Mercy in Action. I have paid for the first semesters tuition and have begun paying for books and supplies. The first two semesters of tuition must be paid in full before each semester start date in order for me to attend. Each semester this first year is $3,950 with a yearly student fee of $450. This is a heavy financial burden in my family. Any funds donated this will go towards tuition first with any additional funds going towards the next three years of tuition or towards books and supplies. December 10, 2021 I have finished my first full semester with a 4.0! It has been an exciting semester of connecting with future midwives from all across the country, learning from some amazing midwives, and finding a new groove as a balance life and full-time college as a mother. Looking ahead, the college raised tuition by $795 per semester. This means, my family and I need to pay an additional $1,590 this coming school year. If you'd like to finically contribute, please check out my PayPal.me link. Or, if you'd like to support me with books or supplies, check out my Amazon wish list for books and supplies currently needed. I also have an Amazon wish list for additional books and supplies that I will either need in coming years or desire for my own educational benefit. January 19, 2023 I am almost to the halfway point in my student journey. I have maintained my 4.0 GPA and began a clinical apprenticeship in August of 2022. My life is busy and often chaotic, but I am very blessed! I am humbled everyday by the support I continue to receive. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. March 24, 2024 I am offically a senior midwifery student! I will graduate early, in December 2024. I am offically accepting clients for the Fall of 2024 under supervision of the Home Sweet Home Midwives. Contact me today for a free consultation! |
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