Full Bloom Midwifery

After a long journey I was finally able to get pregnant with my first child at the age of 39. My husband and I really wanted a home birth. 39 doesn’t seem that old to most people to have a first child, and I was surprised by the negative responses I received from family, doctors, and a couple of other midwives. Some made me feel I was too old and one even said no one would take me as a client because of my age. Though I wasn’t in top shape I had no major health issues. I cried after one meeting with a midwife. Then I found Kelli! She took me on with open arms. Our appointments always went over our scheduled time because I felt like I was just visiting a friend. Once during my pregnancy I was worried because I didn’t feel the baby move for a day (it may have only been for a few hours I was just very panicked) and Kelli met me, unscheduled, and let me hear the my baby’s heart beat for peace of mind. I had slight signs of gestational diabetes and Kelli helped me get back on track through diet. My daughter’s birth was a surprise breech. Kelli remained calm and composed the entire time. Later I had a complication delivering my placenta. Kelli knew when it was time to transfer me to the hospital. Again, she remained calm and composed and helped me stay calm. To this day I stay in touch with her.