The Science and Art of Midwifery at True Harmony: The word midwife means “with woman.” We specialize in care of women throughout their lifespan, from the onset of womanhood, through pregnancy and childbirth, and well-woman's care and pre- and post-menopausal stages of life. Midwifery is both an art and a science. Here at True Harmony in Mesa, AZ, we work in skillful accord within our family of interdisciplinary providers, each of us bringing our specific skills to the clinic, allowing us to give you and your family the best care possible. Robin Daniels, Kalla Carlton, Kathleen Casey, Jessica Radmall & Hannah Covert, as midwives, work collaboratively with Dr. Brass and our naturopathic provider, Dr. Denise Grobe. As a midwife, we partner with you throughout your care. We provide information and evidence-based medical guidance throughout your care, be it for a well-woman's visit, advice on family planning, or through pregnancy and birth. Ultimately, you are the captain of your ship, and we help guide you safely on your personal journey.
Midwives are trained health professionals who assist mothers through labor, delivery, and after childbirth. Our midwives are ideal for the healthy mother who hasn’t had a complicated pregnancy. They provide a safe and supportive birth setting at both Banner Desert and Banner Ocotillo Medical Center.
The midwifery model of care reflects a philosophy that prefers to alleviate problems or conditions through naturopathy and alternative approaches, rather than interventions based on allopathic, or Western, medicine. Pregnancy and childbirth are treated as normal and natural life processes.
All midwives have extensive education in childbirth and passed a national exam. Our midwife has a vast amount of experience and provides top-notch care and attention to every mother and baby.
When choosing a midwife, what really matters is your birthing preference. Midwives encourage natural childbirth as much as possible and attempt to avoid procedures such as episiotomies, fetal monitoring, and labor induction, but they don’t hesitate to provide conventional medical attention when necessary.
Like an OB/GYN, Our midwife can skillfully delivery your baby. Different from the average OB/GYN, she provides a deep level of emotional, medical, and social support.
Our midwife guides mothers through all of the phases of childbirth, from labor to post-delivery. They provide a multitude of services reflective of the midwifery model of care and help make your childbirth experience go as smoothly as possible. Your midwife can:
Our midwife has a close relationship with your obstetrician and the entire team at Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine and calls on their expertise as needed. This premium blend of Midwife OB care provides the benefits of modern medicine and alternative options.
If you’re interested in learning more about midwifery, please call the Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine or book your appointment online.
