“It's not just the making of babies, but the making of mothers that midwives see as the miracle of birth.”
Barbara Katz Rothman
Meet the Midwives
MIDWIFE
Stacy
Prior to becoming a Midwife I worked for 11 years as an RN in a variety of settings, primarily in a small rural hospital supporting women was where my love for maternity care developed.
My passion for birth led me to connect with local midwives who were working tirelessly to improve access to informed and supportive maternity care.
Seeing a different model of care than in the medical system was inspiring and I quickly felt a strong calling to Midwifery. I began my journey at Frontier Nursing University, where I completed my Masters Degree in nursing and certified as a Nurse-Midwife. I then returned to Alberta to support the growth of rural midwifery.
My husband and I have 2 children and every day I am grateful to be encouraged by my family to follow my calling.
MIDWIFE
Leesha
I was raised in the prairies of Alberta and started my journey into the birthing community as a doula in 2004.
I graduated from Laurentian University's midwifery program in 2010, and since then my career has been divided between Alberta and Africa. I worked in Edmonton for 5 years, and have spent 5 years working in hospitals in rural Tanzania. I value the experience of working in both settings as it allows me to appreciate the experience of birthing and the role of a midwife with a wider lens.
I am a certified lactation consultant, and really enjoy helping families find the feeding solutions that work for them. I also love making soap, growing fresh food, travel, and spending time with family.
I am so pleased to be back in Alberta, working side by side with prairie families!
Midwife
Team Bloom - Dani
I have always been fascinated with pregnancy and childbirth, so when I discovered the field of midwifery, I knew it was for me. I grew up in Grande Prairie, AB and began my post-secondary education in Women and Gender Studies at Langara College in Vancouver, BC before moving back to the prairies to complete the Bachelor of Midwifery at Mount Royal University in Calgary.
As a new graduate, I am thrilled to now be practicing in the rural community of Taber and surrounding area!
I am drawn to both the art and science of midwifery, and I love connecting with families as they grow and navigate through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. I also care deeply about supporting autonomy and informed choice, and I strive to provide inclusive, evidence-based care while promoting overall health and well-being. In my personal life, I am a music and movie enthusiast, and I enjoy crafting, camping, and coffee!
Midwife
Team Bloom - Abbey
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My passion for midwifery stems from a deep belief in the beauty and normalcy of birth. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be involved in a helping profession in some capacity. When I discovered midwifery, it immediately became clear to me that this was what I was meant to do.
The privilege of being invited into a birth journey is unlike any other, and I feel honoured to be included such profound experiences.
I was born and raised in southern Alberta, before spending several years in Calgary completing my degree at Mount Royal University. As a student I had the opportunity to work in many different communities, and discovered a love for rural midwifery. I am so grateful to be close to home again, joining the incredible group of midwives at Cherry Blossom
