Choosing the right midwife is a very important part of your birth story. Please reach out at any time if you would like to learn more about our brand and our purpose.
I am a midwife and was a midwife before it was a title for me. I grew up within birth culture, and it is my joy to be an overcomer and to help others in their biggest or scariest moments. I love to see others succeed, it is my greatest passion. My journey to midwifery started in 2017. Keeping birth intimate, safe, and peaceful with you in charge is where my heart is. I graduated in March of 2021 with 200 births attended. I continue to learn and keep on top of the most evidence-based practice with the mother’s choice at the center of care. I currently have been to over 350 births and serve low-risk women all over Kansas City.
I am married to Chris, my best friend, and biggest supporter. (He’s probably working on something for me as you read this) I don’t have kids yet, and joyfully put this in the Lord’s hands. I come from a family of 11 sisters, it’s my claim to fame! And yes, they’ve all agreed to have me as their midwife, I may have had their pinky swear. My goal in midwifery is to change the worldwide statistics for maternal and neonatal mortality rates. I am seeking to raise up missionary midwives and then send them back home causing a ripple effect in their community and the world -raising the bar for maternity care and saving lives. If I’m not doing something midwifery related, you can catch me around a bonfire with friends, dreaming up and drawing out ministry ideas, or drinking coffee with extra cream and reading something great.
I believe the Lord designed birth and He didn’t make any mistakes. Keeping it as close to His design as possible keeps it as safe as possible. He has a plan for you in this, and it’s not to suffer but to surrender and to trust in Him. It’s to learn to lean and grow into the mother you’re called to be – not in your strength but in His. No woman should go through labor without an advocate, encourager, educator, and midwife that is truly on her side.
Hi, I’m Rebekah, but people often refer to me as BusyBeka because I always have to be working towards a goal! I am mostly known for my drive to serve others and my passion for birth and adoption. I love influencing the world one birth at a time helping mothers have a birth experience where they feel 100% supported. Other than that, I am passionate about my relationship with Jesus, my beautiful family, and being active in nature.
I have an amazing supportive husband of 20 years and we have 6 beautiful children ranging from 8 to 19 years old. What really makes our family unique is that two of our six children are adopted and through two very different ways. Our 5th child was adopted locally through a local agency and I was able to be present at her birth and induce lactation to nurse her. When we decided to adopt again, we did embryo adoption and I gave birth to our adopted Filipino son!
My passion for birth was sparked in 2012 while supporting a friend at her birth. It was after that that I learned about professional doulas and knew I wanted to do that and got certified as a doula through CAPPA. After serving countless of clients and starting to experience HomeBirth it made attending hospital births more and more painful watching the medical system steamroll clients and using fear to get them to do what they wanted. Over time my desire grew to become a midwife myself so I could be a part of the solution and give clients individualized care. Giving them evidence-based information but ultimately letting them make the decision that feels right for their bodies and baby. I trained with the amazing Amber Walla, CPM who graciously showed me the ins and outs of midwifery care. I have attended more than 240 births as of Nov 2022 including several breeches and twins. Between that, endless books, and several in-person workshops I was ready to take my midwifery boards and passed in August of 2022 and am now a Certified Professional Midwife, through NARM (North American Registry of Midwives). However, just because I am certified and have lots of experience, it does not mean learning stops. Continuing education is of the utmost importance to me. Things are constantly evolving and I want to always be learning through all forms of training to sharpen my knowledge and skills.
Truly deluxe, you will not need to leave your home for your appointments. Besides the consult and ultrasound, we will do all appointments in the comfort and safety of your home unless you have a non-routine need that we cannot quickly get to you, you can stay home. This also includes all routine labs, birth kits, and tub rental. We will also perform a milk bath photoshoot at your 6-week postpartum if desired and you pump the milk, that’s one thing we can’t do for you!
While it might not be classic for every practice, this is OUR classic. We will see you in the office for your 1st prenatal appointment around 12 weeks, then we come to you and do the 2nd prenatal in your home. After that, the rest will be office visits until you’re 37 weeks and we do another home visit to plan for the baby’s arrival. Then you’re back in the office until you have the baby. After that we don’t have you come to us anymore, we will come to see you so you can stay, rest, heal, and snuggle that sweet baby. This package includes all routine labs, your birth kit, and tub rental. You will just need to pay for your ultrasound and gather some supplies from around your home.