CINDY FOXFOOT~ LICENSED MIDWIFE

I began going to births as an apprentice in 1993 here in Nevada County. Since then, I have attended over 850 births and counting. Each of those 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 in 1992 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 through an internship in a busy birth clinic in El Paso, Texas. I received my license from the Medical Board of California in 2001. I am a member of the California Association of Licensed Midwives as well as Nevada County Midwives Collective. 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. Midwifery is both a learned skill based on current evidence and an opening of the heart, trusting the birth process and growing a relationship with each person I work with. I listen, inform, answer questions, and educate to deepen this trust.

I truly believe that a baby born gently and with respect into the world is a positive change for our world. I have deep gratitude for my role as midwife in our community and feel blessed to do this work.

Who Else:

I will always bring another trained midwife, assistant or student to your birth. They will be my helping hands and follow my lead in assisting you through the birth. I will have you meet them prior to the birth. They will be a comforting and quiet presence at your birth as well as have the necessary skills to aid in emergency situations.