PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Having been a midwife since 2002, my goal is to provide midwifery services that will allow me to serve other mothers as my heart desires while using my previous knowledge and skill to help further the success of the birth of which I become a part. I would also like to share my knowledge with student midwives to help further the cause of midwifery in Texas.
CAREER HISTORY
“LABOR OF LOVE” And “Heavenly Hands” BIRTHING SVCS. 10/02 – Present Midwife
Births (Home, Birth Center,and Hospital)
Prenatal & Newborn Exams
Delivery of twins
Postpartum & Well-woman Exams
VBAC deliveries
STAY AT HOME MOTHER OF FIVE 1/91 - Present
One Home Birth One Cesarean Section
3 Vaginal Hospital Births (1VBAC) Home schooled children for four years
BAYLOR HOSPITAL OF DALLAS LABOR ASSISTANT HOTLINE
Labor Counselor 4/96 - Present
Counseled mothers on how to choose a labor assistant
Counseled mothers on birthing options and recovery
LABOR ASSISTANT - Doula
Mission of Love 2/94 - Present
Heart felt call to the laboring mom and desire to see her pain decrease by soothing, nurturing care.
Was recommended by the Baylor Hospital of Dallas to be put on the Labor Assistant Hotline.
SOUTHEAST GARLAND LA LECHE LEAGUE GROUP
Group Leader 1994 - 1997
Planned and facilitated monthly meetings at Mesquite Community Hospital
Coordinated leaders and members
Counseled mothers and gave breastfeeding instruction
LA LECHE LEAGUE HOTLINE
Breastfeeding Counselor 1994 - 1999
Counseled mothers and gave breastfeeding instruction
Followed up with mothers on progress
SOUTHWESTERN LIFE INSURANCE
Administrative Assistant 1988 - 1991
Worked with Life Insurance Agents
Maintained agents commission and statistical records
Communicated with agents on daily basis
COMPUTER / SOFTWARE
Microsoft Works 4.0, Microsoft Spreadsheets and Word processor, Quicken, American Online, Email, Internet, Typing 60 WPM.
EDUCATION
South Garland High School - Graduated 1986
Graduated one year early--Top25% of graduating class
University of Texas at Arlington / Richland College
Completed 25 hours toward Psychology major
Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training School
Graduate Midwife
ASSOCIATIONS
La Leche League of Texas - Southeast Garland Group 1993 – 1997
La Leche League International – Alumni 2002 – Present
Doula International 2002 – Present
North Texas Midwives Association - President 2004 – 2005
PERSONAL REFERENCES
REFERENCES RELATION
Brandi Home birth client
(214) 578-5818
Sarah Home birth client
(903) 439-5475
Jennifer Home birth client
(972)978-2740
Kayla Home birth client
(214) 277-3668
Ruth Home birth client
(972) 839-2594
Maria Paula 
Doula Client
Doula Client (972) 673-4100
