Moonbelly Midwifery About

Welcome

I’m Mary--

a licensed midwife serving women and families
in North Whatcom County.

For more than 20 years, I have walked alongside women through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of motherhood—first as a doula and childbirth educator,
and since 2015, as a midwife.

It is a deep honor to witness not only the birth of a baby,
but the birth of a mother and a family.

The Nature of My Work

My work is both clinical and deeply relational.

Care is grounded in evidence-based midwifery,
and offered with attentiveness, respect, and a commitment to informed choice and shared decision-making.

At the same time, I hold space for the quieter elements of care--
listening, presence, prayer, and the natural wisdom carried within the body.

I draw from both modern midwifery practice and traditional skills,
including the use of herbs, essential oils, homeopathy, and hands-on support.

Training & Path

My academic training was completed through the Midwives College of Utah,
where I later continued as faculty and a student mentor.
My path has also included apprenticeship with local midwives,
as well as learning from teachers and midwives in other parts of the world.

Each of these experiences has shaped the way I practice today,
and I remain deeply grateful for the wisdom that has been shared with me.

A Life of Learning & Shared Wisdom

It is a profound joy to work with women and families from many different backgrounds.
I strive to offer care that is compassionate, attentive, and respectful of the traditions, stories, and values each family carries.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to learn from midwives across cultures—each bringing their own wisdom, practices, and ways of understanding birth.

In 2023, I spent time serving at a birth center in Nairobi, Kenya,
where I formed meaningful friendships and experienced the depth of shared midwifery across cultures.

I have also spent time in Mexico learning from both professional and traditional midwives,
including the use of rebozos and traditional postpartum care practices.

These experiences continue to remind me that midwifery is a shared language--
one of compassion, service, and care that connects women across the world.

Faith & Calling

At the heart of my work is a deep love for Jesus.
I believe that pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season are not only physical experiences,
but sacred ones.

Care is offered with both clinical skill and quiet prayerfulness,
with space for each woman to be heard, supported, and strengthened.
This calling has also led me to create Devoted Ministry of Childbirth--
a place of encouragement and formation for birth workers.

A Heart for Healing

I carry a special tenderness for mothers who have experienced difficult or distressing births.
In Christ, these seasons can become places of healing, renewal, and new strength.
Care in these moments is offered gently--
with extra support, attentiveness, and space for both body and spirit to recover.

A Glimpse of Home

Outside of midwifery, life is lived simply and close to home.
My husband, Chris, and I share life on a small farm,
caring for chickens, turkeys, a small flock of sheep, and a couple of rascally dogs that bring us great joy.

There is joy in quiet walks, gathering eggs, baking sourdough,
and spending time with family.

My daughters are grown and living their beautiful lives.

I also enjoy writing, spending morning time deeply in God's Word, spinning, knitting, herbal gathering, walking, photography, and the everyday rhythms of home and community. And really? I love to sit and watch chickens.