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<td height="670" valign="top"> <p><em><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><em><font color="#9CB6E0" size="6"><font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif" size="3"><em><font color="#9CB6E0" size="6"><strong><font size="5">I
was first drawn to midwifery</font></strong></font></em></font><font color="#000000" size="3">
because of the philosophy behind its practice. At its heart, the
philosophy of midwifery assumes that birth is a safe, beautiful
and normal process. <em>Midwives know that pregnant and birthing
women are not sick, that birth is not inherently dangerous, and
that new babies are no where<em><em><em><em><em><img src="graphics/birthroot.gif" alt="Trillium " width="150" height="112" align="right"birthroot""></em></em></em></em></em>
safer than in their mother's care.</em></font></font> <font color="#9CB6E0"><font color="#000000">Midwives
respect pregnancy and birth as an important, pivotal event in
a woman's life; women remember what happened and what was said
during the birth of their child for the rest of their days. Babies
too, are unconsciously affected by their birth experience, even
into their adult lives. In order for a pregnant woman and her
child to have a peaceful birth experience and the respect which
they are entitled, the mother must have an attendant who truly
listens to her and honors her choices. Midwives are present for
the purpose of offering their experience and encouragement, not
to command the birthing woman through the process of birth. It
is in the mode of midwifery that women and babies, pregnancy and
birth are nurtured and treated with respect.</font></font></em></font></em></p>
<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><em><font color="#9CB6E0"><font color="#000000">
My practice revolves around these ideals of midwifery care.<strong>
</strong>I am continually energized by the notion that women can
help other women give birth in their own homes, without cutting,
without drugs, in their own time. My goal in midwifery practice
is to provide individualized, nurturing, and flexible care that
promotes natural birth and a healthy mother and child. Partnership
with expecting parents is facilitated by the practice of informed
consent. I assist women and their partners in deciding what is
best for themselves; in the comfort and familiarity of their own
home. <em>I will spend time to get to know your family and learn
your emotional health and needs.</em></font></font> <font color="#9CB6E0"><font color="#000000">Knowing
my clients is just as important as knowing my practice. Familiarity
with you and your family enhances my ability to meet your needs
during your pregnancy.</font></font></em></em></font></p>
<p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman, Times, serif"><em><em><font color="#9CB6E0"><font color="#000000">Flexibility
is also a must with pregnancy and birth. You are changing as your
baby is growing; labor and birth are dynamic events. I am flexible
in order to meet your needs and desires and the needs of the situation.
I also keep my practice flexible by keeping my fees as low as
possible, conducting prenatal visits either in your home or at
my Goshen home office and taking only a few clients due each month.
In this way, I hope to be a resource in this wonderful and demanding
time in the life of your family.</font></font></em></em></font></p></td>
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