Heather started birth work as a labor doula in 2005 and quickly realized her calling to midwifery. She has had various roles, including La Leche League Leader, ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) Leader, homebirth midwife, and has worked at birth centers throughout the country. She has a bachelor’s degree in Midwifery and master’s degree in Maternal-Child Health Systems. Heather is a licensed midwife and board-certified lactation consultant.

Heather is passionate about supporting new parents through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and lactation. She believes in the midwifery model of care, focusing on evidence-informed practice, informed decision-making, and empowering families to make confident decisions about their bodies, babies, and births. She’s a strong supporter of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), VBAC after multiple cesareans, and vaginal birth for twins and multiples. She believes that birth can be an incredibly empowering event, even if it does not happen the way that we plan. She loves working with breastfeeding families and helping them meet their goals.

Heather is originally from the DC area and her family settled in WA after her husband retired from the Army and 20+ years of moving around the country. They have 8 children, including two sets of identical twins, and various pets. Heather loves to travel and camp with her kids. She can usually be found drinking coffee. ​