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We believe that birth is a natural, normal event in a woman's life. It is not a medical condition that requires medical treatment. Each birth is different and should be allowed to follow its natural course without interruption or intervention. A woman's body was made for this special purpose and is very well suited to give birth naturally without medical enhancement. We have found that 91% of births do not require medical intervention if allowed to progress naturally.

As Christian women, we believe that by our life experiences, God shapes us with his hands. Birth is one of those life experiences, and He designs each birth specially for each woman. The most joyful births are those that are allowed to follow their original design, without human interventions.

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Our Practice

Childbirth the Way Nature Intended, Inc. is a full-scope midwifery practice based in Libertyville, Illinois. We offer a complete line of natural childbirth support services, including home birth delivery, doula services for home or hospital births, childbirth classes, holistic well-woman care, and natural family planning. We also provide in-home IUI (intrauterine insemination) for infertility patients.

Our coverage area for home births includes Lake, McHenry, Cook, DuPage and Kane counties in Illinois, and south-central to south-east Wisconsin.

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Praise & Testimonials

“After hearing so many wonderful stories from friends about home birth I decided to give Debbie a call and make an appointment. My husband and I were quickly put at ease after meeting Debbie and her answering all of our questions and concerns. Debbie was such a blessing to me throughout my entire pregnancy. Unfortunately, I had several problems arise during my pregnancy and one of them that caused me to go on bedrest. Debbie always stayed calm and gave me wonderful advice any moment I needed it. At exactly 37 weeks pregnant my perfectly healthy baby boy entered the world. Although, I wasn’t prepared mentally or physically for his arrival Debbie was prepared. She brought everything needed for the delivery to my house and was a pro every step of the way. If you are considering having a home birth I highly recommend this wonderful woman of God. She is so positive and encouraging during the labor process!”

~ Love in Christ, Angela B.

“I knew what 2 things I wanted for our last pregnancy: to have a midwife that is a Christian and to have a “hands off as much as possible” birth. I got both of those things with Debbie. To the extent that when I was waiting anxiously for my contractions to start after my water started to leak, I asked Debbie to please pray for me. She told me she had already been! Our 9th baby, Peter was born at home, in water.”

~ Martina D.

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