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<h2 class="p1">About Us</h2>
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<a href="http://sweetarrivalsmidwifery.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cindy.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2271" src="http://sweetarrivalsmidwifery.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cindy.jpg" alt="groundwork-cindy.jpg" width="250" height="218" /></a>I began going to births as an apprentice in 1993 here in Nevada County. Since then I have attended over 625 births. Each of those 625 births has been a profound experience, a joy, a life coming forth. It is always an honor for me to attend women and their growing family. I believe strongly in women. I believe strongly in birth.

I graduated from U.C. Davis with a degree in History and Women’s Studies. It is through Women’s Studies that I discovered the art of Midwifery. After graduating, I began my apprenticeship with Alison Osborn, attending prenatal visits, births, and postpartum visits with her. In 1995 I had my daughter Iris at home and in 1996 Skyla was born at home. In 1999 I completed training by interning in a busy birth clinic in El Paso, Texas and received my license from the Medical Board of California in 2001 I am a member of the California Association of Midwives and serve on their Board of Directors as a regional representative. I am always furthering my education through annual continuing education courses. My vast experience with many different women and families has been most educational and is used in my practice continuously.

I have deep gratitude for my role as midwife in our community and feel blessed to do this work.
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