I am a practicing Midwife, a lover of the ocean, and a traveler at heart.
I have been a practicing Registered Nurse since 2007 and have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am a Licensed Midwife through the Medical Board of CA, and a Certified Professional Midwife through the North American Registry of Midwives. I trained as a Midwife at a high-volume birth center in El Paso, TX called Maternidad La Luz, graduating in 2016, and subsequently obtained additional experience at Luna Tierra Birth Center in 2019, after which I obtained my license. I actively maintain certifications in Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation. Additionally, I have extensive clinical practice in assisting lactation and am currently working towards a lactation certification. I divide my time between PV and CA.
I believe Midwifery is a journey of continuous learning. My practice is based in science, but I honor the magic and mystery of each birth. I practice inclusive, trauma-informed care and bring a calm and grounded presence to births. As a Midwife, I enjoy working with pregnant people and families of all types, supporting them to have the birth experience they desire, safely. In my work as a nurse, my passion lies in working with marginalized and disadvantaged populations, providing them with dignified, safe and loving care during the perinatal period. I continue to support disadvantaged populations through my volunteer and philanthropic work. I am humbled by the opportunity to participate in each client’s unique experience.
Qualifications:
- CPM (Certified Professional Midwife), Licensed in the state of CA
- Registered Nurse, BSN, CA (current active license since 2007)
- 8 years working as a Postpartum RN at SFGH Birth Center (current position)
- 5 years working as an RN in Cardiac Telemetry and Stroke Care
- Basic Life Support certified
- Neonatal Resuscitation certified
- Extensive Lactation training and experience
- I am constantly engaged in a variety of continuing education
- English, Spanish and some French Language
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