My Story, My Philosophy

My journey towards advocating for women's birthing rights began with my own traumatic experiences. Uninformed and unsupported during my first pregnancy at 20, I ended up with a C-section, feeling powerless. With my second, despite my desire for a VBAC, I succumbed to pressure from my doctor and the fear propaganda she fed me and had another C-section. This pattern repeated with four subsequent pregnancies, leaving me feeling trapped in a system that prioritized convenience over my autonomy.

Determined to reclaim control, I educated myself on birthing options and connected with midwives and doulas who shared my vision of holistic birth. Despite facing resistance and ridicule, I persisted in seeking a VBAC for my fifth pregnancy. Rejected by numerous doctors and midwives, I finally found a supportive provider willing to allow me a trial of labor in a hospital surrounded by medical staff and professionals. However, at my 36 week appointment, my doctor told me that someone within his practice found out about him allowing me a trial of labor after four C-Sections and reported him to the CEO of the hospital. The hospital threatened that if he did not drop me as a patient then he would lose his medical license. My doctor, fearing repercussions, was forced to drop me from his care, leaving me without medical support.

At 38 weeks pregnant, after searching for weeks for someone to support me in my labor, I found a brave and accomplished midwife seven hours from my home who agreed to take me as a client. I traveled to Texas to work with this amazing woman who believed in my right to choose how I birthed my child. 

I chose to give birth at a casita on her property where she saw clients. I was 41 weeks when my baby girl decided to make her debut. I went into labor around 3:00 AM and labored for 17 hours before feeling the urge to push. After 45 minutes of intense pushing, I delivered my 9lbs 3 oz baby girl! She and I were perfectly healthy and beyond grateful for a team of empowering and bold women who surrounded us and cared for us.

This transformative experience left me empowered and determined to advocate for women's birthing rights. No woman should feel forced into unnecessary medical interventions or denied the opportunity to birth in the way that feels right for her. Through education, support, and community, I hope to empower others to reclaim their birthing experiences and embrace the beauty and strength of natural birth.