Empowered Health

03/16/2026

👇👇TOMORROW👇👇 We hope to see you there!!

03/13/2026

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The American College of Nurse-Midwives has released its updated Clinical Bulletin "Midwifery Provision of Home Birth Services" it has been published in the current edition of the Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health. Full online access is included with your ACNM membership.

This bulletin reflects the rigorous scholarship, clinical expertise, and policy leadership that define ACNM. It synthesizes evolving U.S. and international evidence demonstrating that planned home birth, when attended by an educated, skilled clinician within well-integrated systems of care, can be a safe, satisfying, ecologically sound, and cost-effective option for appropriately selected pregnant people.

For members, this resource offers:
Evidence-based guidance to support clinical decision-making
Authoritative language for hospital integration discussions
Data to inform payer and policy conversations
Clear framing for counseling patients about birth setting options
A professionally vetted document to strengthen advocacy efforts

Authored by Michelle Palmer, CNM, PhD, CNE, Victoria Gordon, CNM, RN, MSN, Joanna Bronkema, CNM, RN, NP, Andrea Christianson, CNM, MS, Priscilla Hall, CNM, PhD, RN and Developed under the guidance of ACNM’s Research and Standards Committee, with leadership from Karen Jefferson, Director of Professional Practice and Policy, and Melissa Avery, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, this bulletin exemplifies the value of belonging to a national professional organization that invests in standards, scholarship, and the future of midwifery.

Your membership supports this work and gives you direct access to it.
Log in to your member portal to access JMWH and the full Clinical Bulletin.

03/13/2026

Exciting option for ALL PREGNANT mamas coming very soon right here in Washington!!

03/13/2026

🙌🙌🙌 Restocked and ready for your viewing (or smelling😍) pleasure at Mind.Body.Birth!

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03/11/2026

Empowered Health is now excited to offer FIT (Food Sensitivity Testing) through KBMO labs.

Food sensitivities affect an estimated 100 million+ people worldwide. Unrecognized food sensitivities can cause a wide array of symptoms, ranging from anxiety/depression, bloating/stomach pain, weight loss difficulty/cravings, fatigue/insomnia, joint pain, diarrhea/constipation, and many more.
By testing for these sensitivities and removing offending foods, many of these symptoms can be improved or even cured.

Why is this FIT test unique?

Unlike other food sensitivity tests, which only assess for IgG response, KBMO’s unique testing process assesses both IgG response AND immune complex deposition. This provides a clearer picture of TRUE food sensitivities. An IgG-only test can falsely indicate sensitivities that do not actually exist and lead to unnecessary dietary change, nutrient deficiency, and distress.

In addition, this FIT test includes a complementary Gut Barrier Panel at no additional cost, which looks at four key markers of leaky gut: zonulin, candida, occludin, and LPS.

How do I get this test?

We stock the most popular test, the FIT 176, in our office. You can swing by and pick it up anytime to complete and mail in (please just call ahead to let us know). If you are interested in the FIT 132 or FIT 22, we can also have them drop-shipped to your house at no additional cost. See the attached document for the foods that are included with each test option. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vhc1kmuvVYIxlW5DA9O-n2b8VoNJtd5e/view?usp=sharing

How do I get results?

Results usually are back within 14 days. Our office will reach out when we receive them to discuss findings and potentially schedule a virtual or in-person follow-up appointment to discuss your results in detail and form a dietary/supplement plan together.

What is the cost?

Please see the attached form for the cost of each testing option.
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03/09/2026

🔊🔊COME SEE US! Ribbon Cutting followed by Open House and Meet the Providers next Tuesday March 17th 9a-1p!

Midwives Nicki & Megan (with Mind.Body.Birth), Family Nurse Practitioner Kristen, and Chiropractor Dr. Beth of Turning Point Chiropractic will be there!

We'd love to see you there!

03/06/2026

I'm sorry sir, please don't let your laboring mama, that's just inches away from you and nearing delivery, disturb your peaceful slumber. We'll go around. Show me your homebirth pets.

03/05/2026

Ok..Update...he wasn't wrong. 3 speedy birthday parties in the last 55 hours! 💙💙💙⛈️ Thank you, Mother Nature! This midwife is getting very good at horselips!

You might be a midwife if your husband's friend says "if you've got any babies due, just know they are all gonna come next week based on this weather"🤣 Anyone else expecting a baby boom next week?

03/02/2026

🙌🙌🙌 Amazing Resource

BIG NEWS 🎉

Our March Mama Meet Up just got even better! We are SO excited to welcome a special guest speaker — an amazing PT who works with all ages and specializes in prenatal + postpartum care 🤍

Whether you’re currently pregnant, freshly postpartum, years into motherhood, or just wanting to better understand your body — this is for YOU. She’ll be sharing insight on pelvic floor health, recovery, strength, and how to truly support your body through every season.

Mamas, bring a friend. Bring your questions. This is going to be such a valuable night you won’t want to miss ✨

See you there! 💕

03/01/2026

You might be a midwife if your husband's friend says "if you've got any babies due, just know they are all gonna come next week based on this weather"🤣 Anyone else expecting a baby boom next week?

02/21/2026

We want to empower women in their breastfeeding journey, and part of that is helping them to understand and learn about the complex biological processes that power milk production. By combing breastfeeding education during pregnancy visits with comprehensive postpartum breastfeeding support- a thorough tongue and lip tie assessment, latch support, and referrals to lactation consultants as needed- our care is designed to create an empowering breastfeeding experience that benefits both mom and baby.

There’s an image going around of a lactating breast that is obnoxiously inaccurate 😖 (I’ll share it in the comments). And while it might look “real” at first glance, images like this are exactly why it’s so important to understand and visualize what a milk making breast actually looks like.

When we picture milk as something that sits in big pockets or sacs, it reinforces the myth that milk is stored and can suddenly “run out.” In reality, milk is made continuously, microscopically, and ON DEMAND. Seeing accurate anatomy helps mothers understand that supply is driven by removal and hormones, not by how full the breast looks. It also helps normalize why breasts don’t always feel rock hard, why pumping volumes vary, and why babies can still get milk even when a breast feels soft.

Accurate visuals matter because misinformation, even when it’s subtle, shapes expectations. When AI driven images misrepresent lactation anatomy, they can create confusion, and even self-doubt for breastfeeding mothers. We need images that educate, not dramatize. Milk-making breasts are functional, dynamic, and incredibly smart and they don’t need fake “milk sacs” to prove that. 😚