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And you deserve to be held through it.

You Were Made For This

Photography © Iris Birth Collective

A bird gathers what she needs and builds her nest.
A mother in the wild finds a quiet, protected place to bring forth her young. And for generations, women have gathered close--creating spaces of warmth and safety, listening to their bodies, trusting their instincts, and surrounding birth with care.

For as long as Life has been bringing forth life, mothers have known how to prepare

Maybe Birth should feel like home

There is something ancient and sacred within a mother that knows

Because birth was never meant to feel like surrendering yourself. It can be a place where you feel deeply known, deeply supported, and deeply held

Our role is not to take that power from you. It is to come alongside you with skilled. attentive care--to protect the space, offer wisdom when it is needed, and help you feel safe enough to listen to the wisdom God has already woven into you.

We believe birth is not simply something that happens to a woman, but something she can be deeply present with--supported, informed, respected, and trusted.

We believe that wisdom deserves to be honored, not silenced

At held midwifery

Photography © Iris Birth Collective

A Midwife, a mother, a woman who deeply believes in the transformative power of birth

I am a Certified Professional Midwife with more than 16 years of experience in nursing and birth work. I've experienced birth in the hospital and at home, and I know firsthand how deeply meaningful it is to be cared for by someone who truly knows you. My work is rooted in relationship, informed choice, clinical skill, and a deep respect for the woman at the center of her birth

Meet Melissa

Photography © Iris Birth Collective

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BE DEEPLY HELD
Receive skilled, attentive care through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum

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OWN YOUR BIRTH
Be informed. Make your choices. Be deeply present.

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HONOR YOUR WISDOM
Connet with your body, heart, mind, and spirit. Trust your Divine design.

Here’s How it Works at Held Midwifery

Read Her Story →

A mother's story of finding confidence, trusting her instincts, and welcoming her daughter in the most unexpected place.

“This birth changed me so deeply, even my husband said he felt like a new 'me' was born that day.”

Stories of Being Held