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Beginning the Journey: Why I’m Choosing the CPM Path
This year marks the beginning of a journey I’ve felt called toward for a long time. I’m officially stepping onto the path to becoming a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through the NARM Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP), and I wanted to take a moment to share why this path feels like the right one for me. Midwifery is not a one-size-fits-all calling. It is deeply shaped by place, community, and tradition. Living in Virginia, I’ve learned quickly that the road to midwife
Ellie Shields
4 days ago2 min read


Healing My Rare Breast Disease: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Changed My Life
Living with Cystic Neutrophilic Granuloma Mastitis was a journey I never expected to face. This rare breast disease brought me physical...
Ellie Shields
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Empowering Birth: Importance of Professional Doula Support
Bringing a new life into the world is one of the most profound experiences a person can have. However, the journey of childbirth can also...
Ellie Shields
Jul 20, 20255 min read


The Sacred Spiral
Take a moment and look closely at a fern. Watch how it slowly unfurls, one spiral at a time. That same sacred pattern lives deep within...
Ellie Shields
Jul 9, 20251 min read
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