For the past 14 years I have been blessed to be part of the birth world. It all began when I attended a friend's birth and experienced first-hand the intensity of labor, the warm and calm care providers, and the wonder of a new life being born. Following that experience, I began nursing school, and midwifery training. In the middle of all of that I experienced a miscarriage, followed by the birth of my daughter. While pregnant with my daughter, I read the book Birthing From Within; Birthing From Within resonated with my deep desire to connect to my inward journey of becoming a mother and gave me a place to consider my own questions.
In the years since then, I have become a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Profession Midwife attending home births. I became a Certified Birthing From Within Mentor in 2004, and am also an Adviser to other Birthing From Within Mentors. Four years ago, I gave birth to my son. Being a parent can be challenging at times, and also deeply satisfying. Learning to let my children be who they are, with their own talents and anxieties can be nerve-wracking . My experience working with parents informs my own life as a mother and human, and my life informs my work with parents. I am blessed to share in the part of the wonderful, scary, amazing adventure that is birth.
" Hi Juji- I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you again for all of your enthusiasm, help, and support during my labor and birth... you were absolutely phenomenal, a truly calming presence, and you really helped me regain my focus when I'd lose it, and motivated me to try new positions when I was afraid to do so. I am really glad you were a part of our birth - I clearly remember a lot of the things you were telling me while I was laboring, and they helped me a lot to stay strong.... I had a much more difficult time with this labor than I did the last time around... You are definitely a fantastic midwife, and if you ever need someone to attest to that you are welcome to refer them in my direction!! :)" ~ a mother
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In the years since then, I have become a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Profession Midwife attending home births. I became a Certified Birthing From Within Mentor in 2004, and am also an Adviser to other Birthing From Within Mentors. Four years ago, I gave birth to my son. Being a parent can be challenging at times, and also deeply satisfying. Learning to let my children be who they are, with their own talents and anxieties can be nerve-wracking . My experience working with parents informs my own life as a mother and human, and my life informs my work with parents. I am blessed to share in the part of the wonderful, scary, amazing adventure that is birth.
" Hi Juji- I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you again for all of your enthusiasm, help, and support during my labor and birth... you were absolutely phenomenal, a truly calming presence, and you really helped me regain my focus when I'd lose it, and motivated me to try new positions when I was afraid to do so. I am really glad you were a part of our birth - I clearly remember a lot of the things you were telling me while I was laboring, and they helped me a lot to stay strong.... I had a much more difficult time with this labor than I did the last time around... You are definitely a fantastic midwife, and if you ever need someone to attest to that you are welcome to refer them in my direction!! :)" ~ a mother
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