Chelsea Rice LM, CPM
I have had a passion for birth since attending my baby sister’s birth when I was 13 years old. I had my first child in the hospital in 2006 and was disappointed with the experience. In researching other options, I was led to doula work, and I absolutely loved supporting families in their labor and birth. However, due to life circumstances and lack of support I had to give it up. With my second pregnancy, I chose a licensed midwife at a birth center and was astounded by the differences in care. Feeling respected and being allowed autonomy and choices for my body and my baby was HUGE. I married my amazing husband in 2012, and we have had two more children together, at home in the water. In January 2016, I enrolled at Midwives College of Utah and started my journey. In April 2022 I finished a two-year internship with Natural Beginnings and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery.
I believe that pregnancy and birth are inherently normal physiological events. I respect your strength, ability, and right to birth your baby in the manner that most suits you and I strive to be a partner in achieving the experience that you desire. I trust the inherently natural process of birth and believe that your body and your baby were made for this and know what to do. I do not deliver babies, but rather assist you in birthing your baby by providing support and knowledge. My goal is to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to make choices regarding your care according to your wishes and needs. This is your journey; I am simply here to help you along the way and ensure you and your baby arrive at your destination as safely as possible. It is such an honor to support families through their pregnancy and birth experiences and to have a career that brings me so much joy and fulfillment.