Kristin Richards-Capp, LM, CPM
Imagine a birth experience…
…where you and your family are respected, honored, and cared for.
…where you are empowered by being provided the information and resources necessary to make informed decisions.
…where personal attention, support, and encouragement throughout the beautiful journey of pregnancy childbirth is of utmost importance.
My fascination with home birth ignited in 2004. After two hospital births, I sought something deeper for my next two children. We found an extraordinary midwife who guided us through the breathtaking serenity of water birth at home. That experience left an indelible mark on my soul; I realized then, with unwavering certainty, that serving families in this sacred space was my calling.
A Journey of the Heart
Rooted in Excellence
Since that transformative year, I have dedicated myself to the study and practice of midwifery. I began practicing independently as a Traditional Midwife (DEM) in 2013, later earning my Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) certification through NARM in 2015.
In 2019, I was honored to be among the first groups of midwives to receive state licensing when it became available in Michigan on August 1st. This milestone was the culmination of years of advocacy and dedication, allowing me to provide a seamless bridge between the ancient traditions of midwifery and the highest modern safety standards in our state.
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I am passionately dedicated to offering holistic care through every magical moment of your journey. I believe in the gentle art of “watchful guarding”—honoring the natural, awe-inspiring process of childbirth while providing sensitive support and heartfelt encouragement. I intervene only when necessary, ensuring that safety and the preservation of the "magic" of birth always go hand-in-hand.
The Heart of My Practice
Honoring Your Inner Wisdom
To me, birth is a sacred rite of passage—a transformative experience that ignites personal growth and deepens the bonds of family. I have unwavering confidence in a woman’s incredible ability to grow and birth her baby. I honor your profound inner wisdom and your desire to labor and birth in your own unique, empowering way.
At home, you and your family can truly immerse yourselves in the ancient traditions of genuine midwifery care—a practice that has proven its invaluable worth across history and around the world.
A Rich Tradition
The Principle of Safety
Watchful Guarding
I honor the natural, awe-inspiring process of birth by practicing the 'gentle art of watchful guarding.' This means providing sensitive clinical oversight and heartfelt encouragement, intervening only when necessary to ensure the safety of both mother and baby.
The Principle of Transformation
Sacred Rite of Passage
I perceive pregnancy and birth as a miraculous transition—a transformative experience that ignites personal growth and deepens family bonds. I am here to nurture an environment where you feel safe, secure, and deeply respected.
The Principle of Empowerment
Honoring Inner Wisdom
I have unwavering confidence in a woman’s incredible ability to grow and birth her baby. I honor your profound inner wisdom and your desire to labor and birth in your own unique, empowering way, rooted in the ancient traditions of midwifery.
