Welcome to the era
of intersectional and inclusive midwifery care
Compassionate and respectful care for pregnant individuals
and growing families throughout
their unique reproductive journey!
Our Mission – “We Rise Together”
Midwifery care that is just as unique as you are
Ascendant Midwifery stands as a beacon of hope and support for expectant families embarking on the miraculous journey through conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Rooted in a deep respect for your individualized needs, the midwives offer comprehensive care that prioritizes consent and autonomy. Their team of compassionate midwives provide personalized support, guidance, and advocacy every step of the way, ensuring that families feel empowered, informed, and cherished throughout their birthing experience. Our commitment to midwifery and the community includes:
- Individualized midwifery services from fertility, conception, pregnancy, and beyond!
- Inclusive, affirming, validating, culturally aware environment
- Specialized knowledge in LGBTQIA2S+, and expansive reproductive healthcare
- Collaborative, evidence-based, trauma informed approach
- A fusion of holistic, natural and alternative support for wellness to offer you a full spectrum journey
- Advocacy, awareness and education that improves access to quality reproductive care for all
Meet The Midwives
We are currently accepting new clients in Portland, OR, Vancouver, WA and surrounding areas!!
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) coverage accepted
Jannae is a midwife that has a passion for public health and reproductive justice. The fusion of birth, advocacy and holistic health felt like the perfect way to live with purpose. Jannae lives their life with a genuine desire to leave a positive impact on others through individuality and relationship-focused care. Jannae understands that physical health intertwines with emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, and they strive to create a safe space that nurtures the entire person all while respecting the autonomy and self-determination of each person. Jannae’s goal is to foster an environment where every individual’s unique needs are met, and their choices and identities are respected. They desire to build a future where community, collaboration and sustainability are at the core of their birth work to influence change that ripples through the next generations. Jannae’s presence enriches the world of midwifery, setting a powerful example of inclusivity, respect, and love. Together, we celebrate the boundless possibilities that arise when diversity and expertise intertwine, creating a tapestry of care that embraces all. Jannae hopes to encourage a sense of confidence and inspire strength for childbirth and beyond. As a midwife of excellence, Jannae will honor the normal physiologic process of birth and create a foundational platform for you to be a primary participant in your own care.
Licenses and Certifications
– Bachelor’s of Science degree in Midwifery from Midwives College of Utah
– Licensed Direct Entry Midwife in both Washington and Oregon State
– Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
– Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and Provider Basic Life Support
Mandy is a queer midwife who is passionate about supporting the whole family through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. Mandy’s primary focus involves caring for people from a variety of backgrounds and a desire to increase accessibility for marginalized communities. She is dedicated to providing midwifery care that encourages positive change for all birthing people. Mandy believes that birth work has the power to heal when people feel involved in their care and valued by their provider. Mandy is eager to leave a positive impact on future generations through relationship-based care, compassion, advocacy, and continuity throughout the childbearing year.
MIDWIFERY SERVICES
We offer a range of services to support our clients through their pregnancy and childbirth, including prenatal care, home birth, water birth, postpartum care, lactation support, and childbirth education. We also provide fertility support in the form of cycle tracking education, optimal conception timing and navigating the nuance of your unique family building options.
Prenatal Care includes hour long appointments that includes monitoring the health and wellbeing of the pregnancy, pregnant person and developing fetus. It involves routine testing and screening, nutritional guidance, shared decision making, informed choice, education, counseling, emotional support, referrals and active consent.
Birth Care includes support during labor and childbirth that includes monitoring the progress of labor, offering pain management techniques (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological), and providing emotional support to the laboring person and their family. It may also include collaborative care and continuity of care if transfer is necessary before birth.
Postpartum Care includes continued care after birth that offers supportive physical and emotional recovery for both birthing person and newborn through 6 weeks postpartum. This involves support with those who desire to sustain lactation and/or unique feeding goals.
MIDWIFERY PACKAGE
Professional Midwifery Care includes the following:
- Comprehensive prenatal care following the standard prenatal schedule
- Birth team commitment to being on-call for birth from 37-42 weeks of pregnancy and backup midwifery coverage in case of emergencies, simultaneous births or agreed upon vacation leave
- Professional midwifery care during labor, birth and immediate postpartum
- Postnatal and well-baby care through 6 weeks postpartum, 3 visits occurring at the clients home
- Referral and consultation with other congruent or collaborative health care professionals, as needed or indicated
- Unlimited support via phone or email throughout your pregnancy
*At this time, we are not in-network, nor contracted with any insurance company specifically for the care outlined above. However your coverage can be used for other health expenses associated with prenatal care (labs, ultrasounds). For more information about your specific insurance plan or to obtain a estimate for care, please contact us!
We accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP) coverage! Limited space and prior-authorization is necessary, so contact a midwife today to learn more about your options!
KIND WORDS
We cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Jannae. Jannae is incredibly knowledgeable and answered all our prenatal questions with exceptional detail and zero judgement, which was invaluable as first time parents. After every prenatal appointment I felt so confident and reassured. During the birth, we ended up having to transfer to the hospital. As soon as Jannae arrived I felt my heart calm as Jannae gave me quiet, calm encouragement and helped me get laser focused. Jannae instantly made me feel at-home in the midst of a very overwhelming situation, and I was able to give birth to our healthy baby boy. Jannae is an exceptional student midwife, and I cannot wait to see them flourish as they takes the next steps as a midwife. We will be seeking out Jannae for our next birth! – Nelson Family
Ascendant Midwifery 