About Your Birth Team

Our Midwives

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Sarah Foster, LM, CPM

Sarah is a Certified Professional Midwife and Owner of Tulsa Birth Center.  Sarah received her midwifery training through the Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program and is a licensed midwife (LM) in the states of Oklahoma and Texas. She is the current president of the Midwives Alliance of North America.

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“I believe, and research confirms, that childbirth is a safe physiological function, best supported by good nutrition, education and empowerment of the mother, and attentive monitoring by an educated provider. I believe that the health and safety of mother and infant can best be protected when preparation for birth is regarded as a mutual responsibility of client and midwife, and I collaborate with my clients about all care decisions, encouraging mothers to educate themselves about their options so that they may make truly informed choices.”

Heather Forrest, LM, CPM

Heather is a Certified Professional Midwife. She received her midwifery training through apprenticeship and Via Vita School of Midwifery. She has been involved in birth work since 2006 and has been a Certified Professional Midwife since 2013.  She and her husband have four children, two of which were born at home.

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“My desire is to provide competent and comprehensive care for the whole person; mind, body, and emotions. This approach aims to fully prepare a client for the birth experience. I also desire for families to be empowered in their choices and preparation for birth. I strive to provide a birth experience that is free of unnecessary intervention and one where client, baby, and the entire family are respected.”

Lydia Taylor, LM, CPM

Lydia is a Certified Professional Midwife who is licensed in Texas and Oklahoma. She has been providing midwifery care at Tulsa Birth Center since 2017. Lydia grew up in Tulsa and considers it an honor to support birthing people in this community and surrounding areas through access to the midwifery model of care.

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“My passion is to provide the absolute best care for my clients, with a focus on informed decision making and personalized care.”

Ashley Dougherty, LM, CPM

Ashley is Certified Professional Midwife who is licensed in Oklahoma. She started birth work in 2015. Giving birth has been the most formative and strengthening experience for Ashley and she counts it a blessing to be able to walk with women in their own birth journey. She and her husband have four children.

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Marina Andaluz, PMUS

Marina is a Primary Midwife Under Supervision (PMUS) who is currently enrolled in the Midwives College of Utah. She provides primary midwifery care under the supervision of a licensed midwife. Marina spent years as a labor and delivery surgical tech and chose midwifery care for herself, having two beautiful home births. She hopes to change the system by providing competent, holistic care.

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Tori Caswell, Student Midwife

Tori is a Student Midwife who is currently enrolled in the Midwives College of Utah. She has served as a doula and Le Leche League leader for many years, and now looks forward to serving in the roll of midwife. Tori assists with your care under the supervision of a licensed midwife

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