Hello!
Every day, I step into my role as a midwife with a profound sense of purpose, knowing firsthand how transformative individualized, holistic support can be. My path to midwifery was not linear; it was shaped by my lived experiences, challenges, and a deep commitment to providing the kind of care I once wished for myself.
After the birth of my third born in 2004, I entered into birth work as a full-spectrum doula. As I worked with birthing families throughout the years, I witnessed the stark disparities in perinatal health care + realized that I wanted to expand my role beyond doula support. With my children now grown, I saw the opportunity to provide not just emotional + physical support but also clinical expertise.
This awareness led me to pursue midwifery, allowing me to offer comprehensive, evidence-informed care throughout the reproductive journey. In 2023, I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from the Midwives College of Utah. I then passed the national NARM exam to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and obtained my California midwifery license (LM) under the Medical Board of California.
As a member of the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives and the California Association of Licensed Midwives, I’m committed to education, advocacy, + expanding access to midwifery care. I’m certified in Neonatal Resuscitation + Basic Life Support. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Midwifery to deepen my knowledge and further support the Midwives Model of Care. I also serve as a House Mentor and Adjunct Faculty member at Midwives College of Utah “midwifing” future midwives and instructing several courses. We rise by lifting others!
Thanks for stopping by! You can also find me on Instagram at @trulymidwifery :)
Sarah J. Swanson, LM, CPM, BSM provides comprehensive reproductive health + perinatal care. This includes well-person, prenatal care, care throughout labor + birth, postpartum, lactation, + newborn care.