The education of a License Direct-entry Midwife (LDEM) focuses exclusively on providing midwifery care.
Academic programs are typically three years in length and require an additional clinical training component which can last anywhere from one year in length to several years. In addition to earning the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential, an LDEM must receive additional training in emergencies and medication use. Licensed Direct-entry Midwives practice autonomously and attend births usually at home.
Launa Janssen Campbell
DEM
DEM
Sunrise Midwifery Services
Office Phone: (208) 847-1756 / (208) 521-9286
Everyone at Sunrise Midwifery Services, believe that birth is a normal and natural occurring process that typically does not need medical intervention. Your birth journey should be a beautiful and spiritual experience.
We are committed to providing safe health care while being sensitive to each family's independent needs, cultural variations, religious beliefs & economical status.
We are here to promote wellness in women, babies and families.
We are committed to providing safe health care while being sensitive to each family's independent needs, cultural variations, religious beliefs & economical status.
We are here to promote wellness in women, babies and families.
Heather Johnston
CPM, LDEM
CPM, LDEM
BirthWise Maternity Care
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1160 North 1500 West
Layton
Ut
84041
Office Phone: Ogden: 801-644-BABY Salt Lake: 801-860-5931
Website: http://birthwisemc.com
Heather Johnston is the owner and primary midwife at BirthWise Maternity Care, LC. She is a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and Licenced Direct-entry Midwife (LDEM). She graduated from the Utah Association of Community Midwives in 1995, as a Graduate Domicilary Midwife. She completed clinical training with an experienced midwife and began independent practice that same year.
She is a member of the Licenced Direct-entry Midwives Association of Utah and has served as President and Vice-President of the Utah Midwives’ Association. She is a member of the Licensed Direct-entry Midwife Rules Committee for the State of Utah and also serves on the Licensed Direct-entry Midwife Advisory Board.
In her thirteen years as a midwife she has assisted nearly 350 women as they have given birth at home.
She is a member of the Licenced Direct-entry Midwives Association of Utah and has served as President and Vice-President of the Utah Midwives’ Association. She is a member of the Licensed Direct-entry Midwife Rules Committee for the State of Utah and also serves on the Licensed Direct-entry Midwife Advisory Board.
In her thirteen years as a midwife she has assisted nearly 350 women as they have given birth at home.
Categories: LDEM or DEM, Northern Utah Providers, Salt Lake and Utah Valley Area Providers
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Richelle Jolley
CPM
CPM
Benevolent Birth
Chris Miller
DEM
DEM
Office Phone: 801-782-5339
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Categories: LDEM or DEM, Northern Utah Providers, Salt Lake and Utah Valley Area Providers
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Cathy OBryant
CPM, LDEM
CPM, LDEM
Enlightened Birth Midwifery
Work
593 South 300 East
Payson
Ut
84651
Work Phone: 801-465-4021
Website: http://www.enlightenedbirth.com
I am a Licensed Direct Entry Midwife (LDEM) as well as a CPM. I have been delivering babies at home in Utah for the past 27 years. I am the mother of ten children, three of which were birthed at home.
I became involved in midwifery in 1982. I took classes from the Utah School of Midwifery (now Midwives College of Utah) and graduated from the school in 1987 as a Certified Midwife. I apprenticed with a senior midwife for approximately two years before assuming any clients of my own. In 1994, I took the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) exam and in 1996, I became certified with NARM as a Certified Professional Midwife. Most recently (2006) I became licensed with the state of Utah as a Licensed Direct Entry Midwife.
I became involved in midwifery in 1982. I took classes from the Utah School of Midwifery (now Midwives College of Utah) and graduated from the school in 1987 as a Certified Midwife. I apprenticed with a senior midwife for approximately two years before assuming any clients of my own. In 1994, I took the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) exam and in 1996, I became certified with NARM as a Certified Professional Midwife. Most recently (2006) I became licensed with the state of Utah as a Licensed Direct Entry Midwife.
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Elizabeth Camp Smith
CPM, LDEM
CPM, LDEM
Baby Biz Liz
Work
St. George Ut
St. George Ut
Work Phone: 435-673-9898
After experiencing my first home birth with my third child, I felt the spiritual calling to become a midwife. Prior to that, my ambition had always been to be a nurse.
I later learned that I had come from a long blood line of prominent midwives and that my life’s journey had guided me here. After years of home study and two years of college nursing classes, I began my apprenticeship in November of 1985.
Since that time, I have attended 1,065 successful births, including 12 sets of twins and 11 breech deliveries.
I cannot think of any textbook complication that I have not dealt with. I love people, expecially babies. I love doing what is right, being involved in a great cause. I love the fulfillment of seeing parents bond with their babies and the joy they feel in their home births.
I love the “love” and lasting friendships. I love the relationship I have developed with my Father in Heaven. I love how midwifery has allowed me to work from home, to pack along nursing babies and to often work while the kids sleep, enabling me to be a good mother at the same time.
I have grown in my understanding of God and truth. I have learned much from the many people with whom I have been privileged to associate.
Midwifery has made me stronger in every way. I have learned that I CAN love anyone through service.
I have been blessed beyond measure.
I look forward to many more years and many more babies!
I later learned that I had come from a long blood line of prominent midwives and that my life’s journey had guided me here. After years of home study and two years of college nursing classes, I began my apprenticeship in November of 1985.
Since that time, I have attended 1,065 successful births, including 12 sets of twins and 11 breech deliveries.
I cannot think of any textbook complication that I have not dealt with. I love people, expecially babies. I love doing what is right, being involved in a great cause. I love the fulfillment of seeing parents bond with their babies and the joy they feel in their home births.
I love the “love” and lasting friendships. I love the relationship I have developed with my Father in Heaven. I love how midwifery has allowed me to work from home, to pack along nursing babies and to often work while the kids sleep, enabling me to be a good mother at the same time.
I have grown in my understanding of God and truth. I have learned much from the many people with whom I have been privileged to associate.
Midwifery has made me stronger in every way. I have learned that I CAN love anyone through service.
I have been blessed beyond measure.
I look forward to many more years and many more babies!
Suzanne Smith
CPM, LDEM
CPM, LDEM
Better Birth
Office
560 South State Street, Suite D2
Orem
UT 84058
Office
3098 S Highland Dr Suite #394
Salt Lake City
Ut
84106
Office Phone: Salt Lake: (801) 363-2448 Orem: 801-225-5668
Website: http://www.betterbirth.com
Suzanne holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Midwifery from the Midwives College of Utah, a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, and was the first licensed direct-entry midwife in Utah. She founded BetterBirthLLC in 1994, and lives in Orem with her husband and two children. Suzanne habla español.
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Trinette Thompson
CPM, LDEM
CPM, LDEM
Better Birth
Office
560 South State Street, Suite D2
Orem
UT 84058
Office
3098 S Highland Dr Suite #394
Salt Lake City
Ut
84106
Office Phone: Salt Lake: (801) 363-2448 Orem: 801-225-5668
Website: http://www.betterbirth.com
Trinette received her midwifery training and graduated from Midwives College of Utah. She remains active in special projects for the college and is continuing to pursue an advanced degree. Trinette is an extraordinarily compassionate and attentive midwife. She lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband and six children, all homeborn.
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Tara Tulley
CPM
CPM
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1156 S State Street Suite 106
Orem
Ut
84651
Office Phone: (801)380-3247
Website: http://balancedfamilies.com
Tara Tulley is a Certified Professional Midwife and holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Midwives College of Utah. Tara is dedicated to providing the safest possible care, while offering a loving, gentle environment. She believes strongly in parents rights to choose their birth place and care provider. Tara has also been an instructor for the American Red Cross, and currently holds certification in Neonatal Resuscitation, and CPR. Tara is a past president of the Utah Midwives Association(2005-2007) and is an advocate for preserving the art of midwifery. Tara has three children who were born at home and loves helping women have empowering births