Foothills Midwifery

11/18/2025

Born at home, in the comfort of familiar walls and loving arms — a September boy welcomed with peace, presence, and his family all around!

11/16/2025

Just over 8 weeks ago, sweet Leia chose her perfect BIRTHday! What a beautiful day it was. Her mama envisioned a gentle, calm, empowering birth, and she truly manifested every bit of it.

We spent the day working with her body, honoring rest, honoring pauses, and honoring joy, which allowed labor to unfold peacefully, intuitively, and without rush.

Welcome earth-side, Leia.

🌙🤍

11/15/2025

Your Saturday birth pro queens! 👑

11/09/2025

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Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.

11/07/2025

Three days left for electing board members!

✨ The NARM Board is evolving and it’s such an exciting time for our profession! Some incredible candidates have stepped forward to help shape the future of the CPM credential, and the final CPM board will soon be narrowed down to six members.

There are student candidates and public member candidates as well.

If you’re a NARM member, take a few moments to read through the candidate bios and cast your vote for the voices you want representing Certified Professional Midwives. 🌿

🗳️ Voting closes November 10th!
https://narm.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tktydihy-pczyhhrj-n/

11/03/2025

✨👩‍🍼👩‍🍼 Two months ago midwife Brooke and I were part of an incredible little miracle — we got to witness a beautiful, strong family welcome two babies into their lives.
I still can’t get over the magic of that day — the teamwork, the calm, the love in the room. What an honor to stand beside them as life doubled before our eyes. 💕🌸

11/03/2025

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Things you weren’t told about your baby’s tongue tie…

Let’s talk about what no one is saying loud enough: tongue tie isn’t as simple as “do they have one or not?” And if you’ve been left confused, dismissed, or overwhelmed… you’re not alone.

Here’s what you should’ve been told:
👅 You can’t diagnose a tongue tie from a photo.
That picture in the mom group? It might look like a tie… or it might not. Tongue ties aren’t diagnosed by looks. They’re diagnosed by function. How the tongue moves. How it lifts. How it works during feeding. And the symptoms you’re both experiencing

🩺 Your pediatrician can’t always tell just by looking. No shade, they’re doing their best. But unless they’ve had specific training in oral function, they might miss it. A quick glance under the tongue during a well check doesn’t cut it. A full hands-on oral assessment by a trained provider is needed

🌀 Body tension can mimic tongue tie symptoms.
Yes, really. Tight neck, jaw, or fascia tension can limit tongue movement. So even if there’s no actual tie, your baby might still struggle with latch, milk transfer, or comfort. This is where bodywork can be a game-changer.

📅 Timing matters. A tongue tie release is usually not an emergency. Rushing into it without preparation can actually make things worse. Babies often need prep work first: bodywork, oral exercises, sometimes feeding therapy. The goal? To help the tongue function better, not just snip tissue

🚫 Not every tongue is tied. And not every feeding issue is caused by a tie. There are many reasons feeding can be hard. We need to treat the whole baby and not just the mouth

✨ If you’ve been told your baby has a tie, or you’re wondering if they do, you deserve answers that go deeper than “yes” or “no.”
Feeding is whole-body work.
And your baby is more than their frenulum.

11/03/2025

Three years ago, I was honored to be at their first baby’s birth and just a couple of months ago, I was invited back to celebrate another beautiful milestone as they welcomed their surprise baby boy. ✨

It’s such a privilege to witness the quiet magic of these full-circle moments — when a family grows, when love expands, and when life begins again.

“In the hush between heartbeats, a family is born —
and in that instant, time stands still.
What a gift it is to witness
the miracle of becoming.” 🌿

I’m endlessly grateful to do this work, and even more grateful for the families who invite me back, year after year, to share in their unfolding stories. 💛

11/02/2025

Welcome, sweet babies!

🕊️ Maximillian is latin in origin, coming from the word maximus, meaning "greatest".

🌻 Michaela is strongly associated with the biblical archangel Michael, the leader of heavenly armies.

11/02/2025

Welcome to the World, Baby Blaise!
Born October 4, 2025
8 pounds 7 ounces

Foothills Midwifery joyfully welcomes Blaise, a name that symbolizes warmth, wisdom, and gentle strength. 🌿

11/01/2025

✨ The NARM Board is evolving and it’s such an exciting time for our profession! Some incredible candidates have stepped forward to help shape the future of the CPM credential, and the final CPM board will soon be narrowed down to six members.

There are student candidates and public member candidates as well.

If you’re a NARM member, take a few moments to read through the candidate bios and cast your vote for the voices you want representing Certified Professional Midwives. 🌿

🗳️ Voting closes November 10th!

https://narm.cmail20.com/t/r-e-tktydihy-pczyhhrj-n/

10/31/2025

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The Birth Cottage is looking for more birth assistants!

We're going to host another birth assistant orientation on November 16, 2025! If you're interested in birth assisting and this day is available for you, RSPV by text to 360-226-2362

If you have some experience in healthcare or have gone to births as a doula, you may be a good fit.

We'll be doing a thorough tour of the birth center, practicing skills, signing paperwork talking about the shadow period. It typically takes 3 hours. Would love to see you there!