Astrid Grove, LM CPM

To start off I am an average kind of girl. I am 26 yrs. old and this was my first pregnancy. My main concern, like most mothers, was what would be the healthiest, and safest thing for me and more importantly my child. So here is my story with the woman I call an «Angel».
I first came across the documentary «The Business of Being Born», before I even became pregnant. I recommend watching it whether you are pregnant or not. It is a very informative and non-​biased interpretation of hospital birth versus home birth. It got me thinking about what I would want for me and my baby, but I was still undecided.
It wasn’t until my first doctors appointment (which left me scared, full of worry and doubt) that I decided to then pursue having a midwife. I started out by writing down every question and worry that I had and began interviewing. I talked to 4 midwives before I got to Astrid. I definitely saved the best for last! Any questions that I threw at her she handled with ease and considerate thought. She made me feel so comfortable, like I was talking to someone that I had known all my life. I always felt if I am going to give birth in front of someone I would like them to know me as a person and all my concerns and beliefs, and that is exactly what I got.
Astrid exceeded any expectation. She was always there for me from the beginning of my pregnancy to as long as I needed her in the end. Thank goodness she was because I had it rough postpartum! That’s the thing ladies, is no one tells you how it’s going to be postpartum because everyone’s experience is different. And in my case I sure was glad I made the decision to have Astrid by my side.
If you want someone who is very down to earth, consoling, as sweet as can be, positive, loving and extremely knowledgeable about pregnancy and home birth you will pick Astrid. I adore her and I know you will too!