The Village Midwife, PLLC

The Village Midwife, PLLC At The Village Midwife, we provide holistic gynecological care to individuals throughout the lifecycle. https://linktr.ee/TheVillageMidwife

We partner with our clients from adolescence through postmenopause to assist them in achieving maximum wellness. I’m an experienced midwife, seasoned mom of 3, and a passionate educator. For over a decade, I’ve been a full scope midwife, providing prenatal care, witnessing the miracle of birth time and time again, caring for women in the postpartum period, and providing gynecological care. At The

Village Midwife, PLLC, my clinical practice focuses on helping women find balance and optimal wellness through the integration of education, lifestyle modifications, supplements, botanicals, natural remedies, and medication. It is my true passion to partner with my clients to help them achieve better health and to provide holistic gynecology care to women throughout their lifespan, from adolescence through postmenopause.

Our phones have become such a normal part of everyday life that most of us probably don’t realize how often we pick them...
09/03/2026

Our phones have become such a normal part of everyday life that most of us probably don’t realize how often we pick them up. We check a text while we’re waiting for coffee, scroll for a few minutes before bed, answer an email from the couch, or reach for our phone simply because we have a quiet minute.

I’m certainly not suggesting we need to get rid of our phones. They keep us connected, they make a lot of things easier, and they’re part of everyday life. But I do think it’s worth noticing how much information we take in throughout the day and how few moments we have where nothing is asking for our attention.

Sometimes it’s nice to leave your phone behind when you take a walk, put it in another room while you read, or sit outside for a few minutes without automatically reaching for it. It doesn’t need to be a “digital detox” or another set of rules to follow. It’s simply making a little room in the day to be where you are without the constant input.

Stretching is something I encourage women to make room for, especially when so much of the day is spent sitting at a des...
09/01/2026

Stretching is something I encourage women to make room for, especially when so much of the day is spent sitting at a desk, driving, looking down at a phone, or simply moving through a busy schedule. We carry more tension in our bodies than we realize, and sometimes we don’t notice it until our shoulders are tight, our hips feel stiff, or we’re just uncomfortable.

It doesn’t need to be a 30 minute stretching routine to be helpful. A few minutes in the morning, stretching after a walk, or getting up from your desk during the day can be enough to loosen things up and keep your body moving well.

I also like stretching because it gives you a chance to pay attention to how your body feels. You start to notice where you’re tight, what feels different from one side to the other, or where you may have been carrying tension without realizing it. I think there’s value in simply knowing your own body that well.

One of the things I hear from women most often is that they feel like they're constantly "on."Between work, family, noti...
08/27/2026

One of the things I hear from women most often is that they feel like they're constantly "on."

Between work, family, notifications, emails, and the endless list of things that need their attention, there's very little quiet built into the day anymore. We move from one responsibility to the next without much space in between.

I don't think it's a coincidence that so many women describe feeling mentally exhausted, even when they haven't done anything particularly physical. Our brains were never meant to process a constant stream of information from the moment we wake up until we go to bed.

I often encourage women to find small opportunities throughout the day to step away from the noise. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate. Sitting outside for a few minutes, leaving your phone inside while you take a short walk, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee before checking email can create a little breathing room in an otherwise busy day.

Those moments may seem insignificant, but I don't think they are. Giving your mind a chance to be quiet is something many of us don't experience nearly enough.

One of the patterns I see most often in women's health is that fatigue rarely shows up by itself.A woman may come in bec...
08/25/2026

One of the patterns I see most often in women's health is that fatigue rarely shows up by itself.

A woman may come in because she's feeling more tired than usual, but as we start talking, she'll also mention that her sleep hasn't been great, she's having a harder time concentrating at work, or she's noticed she's more emotional than she used to be. Sometimes there are changes in her menstrual cycle, and sometimes there aren't. It's usually a collection of small changes rather than one big symptom.

It's easy to dismiss those things because they've developed gradually. Life gets busy, we adjust, and before long that version of ourselves starts to feel normal.

Those visits are a good reminder that feeling run down isn't always something to simply push through. Sometimes it's worth taking a step back and asking why you feel that way in the first place. That conversation often tells us much more than people expect.

I encourage women to find a way to move their bodies that they actually enjoy.One of my favorite recommendations is walk...
08/20/2026

I encourage women to find a way to move their bodies that they actually enjoy.
One of my favorite recommendations is walking with a friend. You get outside, move your body, catch up on life, and before you know it, you've walked a couple of miles without really thinking about it.

I think we sometimes put too much pressure on ourselves to find the perfect workout. The reality is that the best kind of movement is usually the one you'll keep coming back to.

Walking gives you so many benefits. Fresh air, sunshine, movement, and time with someone you enjoy. As women, we're often taking care of everyone else, and friendships can quietly slip to the bottom of the list. Making time for both movement and connection at the same time is one of the easiest ways I know to care for yourself.

When women ask me where to start, this is one of the first things I suggest. It's simple, it doesn't require a gym membership, and it's something most of us can fit into our week.

Sleep is one of the first things I ask about during a visit, even when someone comes in for something that doesn't seem ...
08/18/2026

Sleep is one of the first things I ask about during a visit, even when someone comes in for something that doesn't seem related.

If a woman tells me she's feeling more anxious than usual, having trouble concentrating, noticing changes in her menstrual cycle, or simply doesn't feel like herself, I almost always ask how she's been sleeping.
Sleep has a way of influencing nearly every system in the body. We often think of it as something that's nice to have, but it's during sleep that our bodies are doing much of the work of restoring, regulating, and recovering. When sleep becomes disrupted, it's common to see that reflected in energy, mood, stress tolerance, and hormone health.

Of course, getting more sleep isn't always as simple as going to bed earlier. Young children, work schedules, caregiving, and the realities of life don't always allow for that. Even so, I think it's worth paying attention when your sleep changes. It's one of the body's earliest ways of telling us that something may need a closer look.

Nutrition has become one of the most confusing parts of women's health.Every week there's a new study, a new diet, or a ...
08/13/2026

Nutrition has become one of the most confusing parts of women's health.
Every week there's a new study, a new diet, or a new list of foods we're supposed to avoid. It's no wonder so many women feel like they're constantly questioning whether they're eating the "right" way.

In my experience, most women don't need another set of complicated rules. They need a way to simplify nutrition and build habits they can actually maintain. I usually encourage women to start with the basics. Eat regularly. Include enough protein. Don't be afraid of healthy fats. Pay attention to how different foods make you feel instead of assuming the same plan works for everyone.

One resource I've recommended for years is The Metabolism Plan. I appreciate that it encourages curiosity instead of restriction. Rather than telling women exactly what they should eat, it helps them understand how their own body responds to food. I think that's a much more sustainable approach than chasing the latest nutrition trend.

Those conversations come up often in GYN care because nutrition influences so many aspects of women's health, from energy and mood to hormone regulation and menstrual health. It's one more reminder that the choices we make every day are often connected to the symptoms we're trying to understand.

Stress is one of the hardest things to measure because it doesn't look the same from one woman to the next. Some women f...
08/11/2026

Stress is one of the hardest things to measure because it doesn't look the same from one woman to the next. Some women feel anxious. Others have trouble sleeping. Some notice changes in their menstrual cycle or simply tell me they don't feel like themselves anymore. Often, those changes happen gradually enough that it's difficult to know when they started.

Those conversations come up often in my office. Women will tell me they thought they were just tired, or assumed life had simply been busy for too long. We spend time talking through what the last few months have looked like, not just the symptoms they're experiencing today. Sleep, work, family responsibilities, nutrition, movement, and the countless demands that fill a woman's day all provide important pieces of the story.

That's one of the reasons I value GYN care so much. An appointment isn't only about an exam or a prescription. It's an opportunity to step back, look at the whole picture, and ask questions that don't always get asked anywhere else.

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that movement only "counts" if it's structured exercise.If you don't have an ...
08/06/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that movement only "counts" if it's structured exercise.

If you don't have an hour to work out or you're not following a program, it's easy to feel like it's not worth doing.

I don't see it that way.

Movement is one of the ways we care for our bodies, and there are countless ways to do it. Strength training is wonderful for maintaining bone health and muscle as we age. Walking improves cardiovascular health and supports mental wellbeing.

Stretching can improve mobility and help relieve the stiffness that comes from sitting most of the day.

It doesn't have to look the same for everyone, and it certainly doesn't have to be perfect.

When I'm talking with women about movement, I'm much more interested in finding something they'll enjoy enough to keep doing than I am in finding the "best" workout.
That's usually what lasts.

It sounds almost too simple, but our bodies are designed to respond to the natural world around us. Exposure to natural ...
08/04/2026

It sounds almost too simple, but our bodies are designed to respond to the natural world around us. Exposure to natural light helps regulate our circadian rhythm, which influences sleep, energy, mood, and even hormone function. Fresh air also has a way of settling the nervous system, something many of us could use a little more of.

The reality is that many of us spend the majority of our day moving from one indoor environment to another. Home to the car. Car to work. Work back to the car. Before long, an entire day has passed without much time outside at all.

The good news is that it doesn't take much. A few minutes with your morning coffee, a walk around the block, or even stepping outside between meetings is enough to expose your eyes and body to natural light.

It's a small recommendation, but it's one I come back to often in practice because I've seen how much these simple habits can influence how women feel.

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