Cheyenne Kettering
Certified Professional Midwife
Licensed Midwife in Minnesota
I first became interested in midwifery after graduating high school and decided to pursue midwifery in 2017. I spent the next 2.5 years in Davao City, Philippines studying midwifery in a cross cultural setting and volunteering at a birth center that provides prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care for low-income families. After graduating in August of 2019, I passed my boards and became recognized by the North American Registry of Midwives as a Certified Professional Midwife. My husband and I then made a move to Washington, pursuing an opportunity of practicing under seasoned midwives with over 35 years of experience. Over the past 8 years, I have had the privilege of attending over 600 deliveries and have gained invaluable knowledge imparted to me by my fellow midwives.
I have a passion to help women and families feel empowered and supported through their birth experiences, while practicing safely with evidence-based practices. Hospital policies and procedures have stripped away some of the beauty and intimacy that birth has to offer and I desire to counteract that approach through education and informed decision making.
On a more personal note, my husband and I decided to move back to MN as we were expecting our first baby in November of 2021 and desired to be closer to family. Our daughter was born at home two weeks past my "due" date and in breech presentation. Her birth will always be a reminder to us of God's faithfulness. We welcomed our second daughter in January 2024, again at home, and yet again two weeks past my "due" date. She choose the "correct" positioning this time for birth, however. I love hiking, spending time with people, traveling, board games, and donuts. My husband is currently in seminary and is a summer camp director at Camp Victory in Zumbro Falls, MN. We recently moved to a 12 acre homestead on the outskirts of Rochester and are loving every minute of it. We look forward to stewarding well what God has given us.