Background

My name is Rachel Walsh…

I am a Certified Professional Midwife in Tucson AZ. I am originally from New Zealand where I worked as a Registered Midwife. The maternity system is very different there; it is a midwife led system with about 92% of pregnant persons being cared for by midwives, not nurses or doctors, during their pregnancy. I gained a Bachelor of Midwifery degree at university, then passed the National Midwifery Examination which deemed me competent to practice midwifery in both home and hospital settings. 

While I was living in California, I certified as both a Birth and Postpartum Doula through DONA International to be able to continue working within the maternity system.

Once in Arizona, I certified as a Professional Midwife (CPM) and was then licensed by the AZ Department of Health to care for families who want to birth at home.

I have a cheeky sense of humor and believe that the healing power of laughter enriches the entire childbearing experience. I offer considerate and compassionate care when the experience becomes challenging, and provide valuable pragmatic advice to make navigating through these times easier.