Misty

I am a Certified Professional Midwife and Lactation Consultant. I travel a 30 mile radius from Salt Lake City for in person lactation visits, slightly farther for an extra travel fee, and telehealth worldwide.
I am the owner, head midwife, and IBCLC of Salt Lake Midwifery and Lactation. I see clients in their home, my office, or via telehealth to provide exceptional and connected midwifery and lactation care throughout the childbearing years. I maintain an intimate practice in which I take pride in knowing my clients well, meeting them where they are, and individualizing their care.

It is a wonderful honor to be invited to join you on your journey as you navigate the ups and downs of lactation.

I was drawn to working in the prenatal, birth, and postpartum realm after the birth of my first child in 2011. I knew there had to be a better way to get advice, find community, and transform into a mother than the experience I had had myself. I felt alone and confused! My longing for support led me to a deep dive into midwifery and I knew in my heart, soul, and gut that I’d be working with new families as they dove deep into parenthood. I spent the next years transforming not only into my role as a mother, but also into a midwife and lactation consultant. I was focused and dedicated to midwifery and lactation preparation, working closely with hundreds of people as they grew their families.

I have since grown my own family by 3 more children, all born in my home in Salt Lake City. I have been privileged to be able to nurse my children for a collective 12+ years so far (PHEW!) I have assisted many, many different families with their own lactation journeys as well. I love the raw, real, nitty gritty of the postpartum period and I am thrilled to meet you, hear about your hopes and goals, be a shoulder to lean on, and cheer you on!

When I’m not driving around the valley Midwifing and IBCLCing, I am most likely at my home in SLC, with my partner and 4 kids, playing outside or chatting on our porch.

I specialize in first time nursing experiences, prenatal lactation preparation, latching pain and troubleshooting, and supply issues.

What I'll bring to your lactation journey:

I bring a well-rounded approach to our visits that focuses on the big picture. I take history, goals, and the present situation at hand all into consideration while educating and discussing care plans. I love to empower parents with education and help them get to know their baby’s communication patterns. We will talk a lot about tips and tricks to make your experience more comfortable, enjoyable, and sustainable, while helping your family thrive.

Education & Experience:

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
• Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
• Licensed Direct Entry Midwife in State of Utah (LDEM)
• Owner, Lead Midwife and IBCLC of Salt Lake Midwifery and Lactation
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Midwife and Birth Assistant at Wasatch Midwifery and Wellness in Holladay, Utah 2018-2022
• Hearts and Hands Beginning and Advanced Intensives Midwifery Training 2014
• Bachelors of Science in Business Marketing, Santa Clara University 2010

I have experience supporting:

• First time parents and seasoned parents
• Pain with latch
• DMER
• Forceful milk ejection reflex
• Over and undersupply
• History of PCOS or Insulin Resistance
• Prenatal breastfeeding education
• Postpartum support groups
• History of breast surgeries
• Returning to work
• Babies with tongue tie/lip tie
• Failure to thrive babies
• Suck training
• Supplemental nursing systems
• Alternative feeding, i.e. syringe, finger feeding, cup, supplemental nursing system
• LGBTQ+ family support
• Weaning
• Engorgement and mastitis
• Tandem feeding
• Breastfeeding through pregnancies
• Breastmilk donation
• Babywearing and nursing
• Twins