Childbirth the Way Nature Intended, Inc.

The Gift that God Blessed Us With

Tim McIlvain — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:07:27 +0000

We decided to go with a midwife and deliver our child at home because we wanted a birth that was going to be natural, serene and the way God intended it to be. I had completely made up my mind and no one was going to tell me that I couldn’t do it. Debbie was our wonderful midwife that made this unforgettable journey with us. Our labor officially began on December 30, 2012. I woke up determined to have our baby girl by the end of the year. Needless to say contractions started late that afternoon and continued through the evening growing progressively stronger. 18 hours of labor later our beautiful baby girl was born at 10:15am on December 31, 2012. To our amazement Marilyn Rose weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. She was beautiful, healthy and bright eyed. I had done it! I had a homebirth without drugs or any other interventions! I proved to my family, friends and myself how strong a woman can truly be; how strong I am. I will definitely do another homebirth with a midwife for all my future children, if God allows. My husband and I had a wonderful experience. Debbie was very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. She helped deliver our gift that God blessed us with.

We Couldn’t Have Had Better Support

Tim McIlvain — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:36:47 +0000

I just wanted to thank Debbie and her staff for a great experience. All throughout my pregnancy Debbie gave me the best care I could hope for, she was very thorough and always took plenty of time to answer all of my questions (there were many). She went beyond my expectations advising on nutrition, childbirth classes and general wellness that I wouldn’t have gotten from another doctor. She was a calm knowledgeable presence during my labor (I was the opposite) and any bumps we had were expertly handled. Even after delivery the excellent care continued with breastfeeding help and overall wellness checks and advice for my baby daughter and I. We couldn’t have had a better person (and team) supporting us throughout this very special time, thanks again from the Gates family!!

Sarah Skelton

Tim McIlvain — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:50:31 +0000

Sarah Skelton, RN is a registered nurse with a passion for childbirth and maternal/neonatal care. She has worked in the healthcare setting for two years at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She is a recent doula and will be assisting at home births as well. She is ecstatic about being involved in the home birth community, and looks forward to her journey in becoming a Nurse Midwife. She believes every woman has a right to the birth experience of her choice, and loves being a part of the miracle of birth.”

Gina Rooney

Tim McIlvain — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:30:09 +0000

Gina Rooney has been providing labor support as a doula and a midwife assistant, and postpartum doula services for women, children, and families since 1992. She is the mother of four daughters, ages 5, 7, 16, and 18 years. Gina personifies a strong combination of knowledge and experience making her an invaluable resource and advocate for women and families, with a well thought out perspective on parenting, childbirth, breastfeeding, and women’s health issues. She has taught several different styles of childbirth classes. She is a certified doula and an accredited La Leche League Leader for La Leche League International. She is well associated with the field of alternative healthcare and has relationships with many reputable professionals including chiropractors, herbalists, acupuncturists, homeopaths, pediatricians, massage therapists, midwives, and obstetricians. Gina has designed and presented nutritional workshops, focusing on pre-natal, lactating, and childhood nutrition.

I feel so blessed to know Debbie

Tim McIlvain — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:24:30 +0000

Choosing Debbie as my midwife for our first child was the best decision I could have made. I really felt I could completely put my trust in her. She is so knowledgable and professional. I know having my birth at home gave me the best outcome possible. Debbie and her nurse were so supportive. They used massage to help me relax and I really felt like they were there to serve and care for me. This was one of the most powerful moments in my life. I am so happy that I had a team I could completely trust there to get me through the toughest moments. Words cannot express how thankful I am. I feel so blessed to know Debbie. I am looking forward to my future births with her!

Tim McIlvain — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:16:57 +0000

When my husband and I decided on a natural birth for our first child, we did tons of research and interviewed a number of OB/GYNs, Doulas and Midwifes. We definitely made the right choice with Debbie Boucher. She spent time with us, answered all of our questions and cared for us throughout the pregnancy. We could not be happier with the outcome the day our daughter was born. Debbie was extremely professional, supportive and made the greatest day of our lives as perfect as we could have imagined. Baby number two will absolutely be born the same way.

Lynn Wycoff

DBoucher — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:01:46 +0000

Lynne Wycoff, RN has 28 years experience in childbirth and maternal care. She has worked in hospitals in Illinois, California and New Mexico and at a freestanding birth center in San Diego. She has also worked with midwife and physician home birth practices here in Chicago. She has taught childbirth preparation classes and has been certified in lactation consultation and massage therapy. She loves supporting women and families.

Karen Bachman Kells

Tim McIlvain — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:37:00 +0000

Karen Bachman Kells, RN, CPM is married with two grown sons, both of whom were born at home. She has been a home birth nurse for over 10 years. Upon graduation from nursing school, Karen went directly to work in the home birth community. Since that time, she has assisted over 600 women to give birth in the privacy, safety and comfort of their own homes. Karen is dedicated to helping women give birth in a safe, natural and loving environment. It would be her honor and privilege to assist with the birth of your child.

Colleen Marotta

Tim McIlvain — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:36:30 +0000

Colleen Marotta, RN, CPM, IBCLC is married with two sons, both born at home. She provides in home lactation services as well as midwife assistance for our company. Previously, she worked for a large home birth practice for five years and as a hospital labor and delivery nurse for four years, attending hundreds of births both at home and the hospital. She is certified in neonatal resuscitation (NRP) and nationally certified as an inpatient obstetrical nurse (RNC). She is currently on staff at a community hospital as a lactation consultant. She enjoys empowering women through home birth, reflecting their strength back to them during the birth process.

Jane Dorado

Tim McIlvain — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:35:52 +0000

Jane Dorado, RN holds an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy as well as her nursing degree. She has four children, all born at home, and two of her five grandchildren were home births also. She was a breastfeeding mother for a total of fourteen years. After her first baby, she became a childbirth educator and taught for 24 years and has attended hundreds of births in the assistant role. Drawing on her Physical Therapy background, she has always been interested in facilitating the body’s own healing power, rather than depending on substances or technology which are extrinsic. She believes that with support we can do the most amazing things. Women are wonderfully and powerfully made.