Every birth is unique and sacred. Here are real stories from families we've had the honor of supporting through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
I have 2 beautiful birth stories with MCA, both of which were uniquely challenging and all the more possible with the incredible midwives who I get the privilege to call my mentors, colleagues, and family.
Josephine Noelle was born on December 24, 2025. I woke up at 5am on Christmas Eve feeling some contractions but not convinced I was in labor until I noticed an impressive amount of bloody mucous (again, exciting the midwife in me).
Emmett was due on May 5th, 2020. May 5th came and went, with no sign of labor starting! Thankfully, my pregnancy was healthy with no complications, so the midwives decided we could try a castor oil induction on May 12th if he still had not arrived. The only minor concern was that my weight gain had plateaued around 32 weeks, and I had hardly gained 20 pounds total. There was some concern that Emmett was going to be on the smaller end, but we were in for a surprise!
May 5th came and went, and I was beginning to feel pretty antsy and eager to meet baby. Ryan & I tried all sorts of things to get labor going, including walking miles and miles. On May 9th, we did a 7 mile hike around Mercer Meadows. I woke up on May 10th, Mother’s Day, and thought ‘surely, he will be born today! My Mother’s Day gift!’ Ryan treated me to a surprise Mother’s Day breakfast and some very thoughtful gifts, but still no baby!
“I don’t think I would have been able to have the delivery I wanted without these women. Thank you to the whole team for everything you do for women. What a truly incredible experience. Grateful is an understatement.”
— Marlaina
Just before noon on a cloudy, mild Tuesday in Autumn, I was screaming from the depths of my soul as my daughter descended out of my body and into this world. I screamed not because it was painful, but because it felt like the only sensible thing to do while experiencing this incomprehensible amount of intensity.
But let’s back up to the start of this story. The story of me as a newborn mother, and my daughter, Charlotte, as a newborn baby human.
On Christmas morning, I delivered a baby girl born of love, trust, and intention. This surrogacy journey was one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever given. Guided by compassionate midwives and supported by Liz’s steady, unwavering advocacy, our wishes were honored even within a hospital setting. Liz held our birth space with confidence and care, ensuring the experience unfolded exactly as we hoped calm, empowered, and deeply meaningful.
When our wishes needed a voice, Liz was it. She advocated with strength and clarity, making sure our birth plan was respected every step of the way. When I was tired and reaching my limits, Liz gave me the strength and confidence I needed to keep going and deliver. She also protected my dignity throughout the birth, thoughtfully ensuring my body and privacy were respected so I never felt exposed during such a vulnerable moment.
Every time someone asks me about my home birth, I find myself saying the same thing: it felt like a big slumber party with my best friends.
That usually earns me a surprised look—probably not what most people expect to hear when they ask about a birth story. But it’s the truest way I can describe it.
Words cannot express the appreciation we have for your help in Nathan’s birth! You were with us the entire way and we felt completely safe with you there. We didn’t realize how important trust in your birth team was until we were in labor. You totally know your craft well and you executed it with great skill.
You showed us kindness and respect during the most difficult moments and didn’t get exasperated when our will was failing! We appreciate the care you both took with Nathan’s shoulder – it is fully recovered. He is a beautiful little boy – the result of a perfect birth that could not have been done without you.
I just wanted to thank you again for helping us with Minnow’s birth. It was the happiest day of my life and I’ve been on Cloud Nine ever since. It’s hard to remember life before her; now there is such an unbelievable amount of joy. When ever I look into her sweet face I feel such a tremendous surge of emotion building. I’m so in love with this little bug. And I’m so grateful that we were able to experience such an intimate labor and delivery in our home.
Truly, you are two of the most amazing women in the world. Really. You had such positive energy, such power in your voices, your touch, your faces. You empowered me when I felt helpless to the power hurtling through my body. I clearly remember one moment when I was quite possibly in transition or about to start pushing – I made eye contact with both of you for several seconds. The effect was so calming, so reassuring, and so electric. You both reminded me of two cats with your eyes glued to mine, sharing some secret wisdom that couldn’t be communicated through words. At that moment I felt the magic of childbirth and knew my baby was coming very soon. I’ll never forget your warmth. And I’ll be looking for you if/when baby #2 becomes a possibility. Thanks again. The experience couldn’t have been any more profound, or mindblowing, or joyous.
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