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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
Jan 112 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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