Congratulations! Whether you are pregnant or just thinking about it, considering midwifery care is a step towards a fulfilling and empowering pregnancy and birth. The Alma Moon midwives follow the Midwives Model of Care, which is based on the belief that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes. We offer homebirth, birth center and waterbirth options in the greater Portland, Oregon area. Our midwives would be happy to talk with you more about midwifery care and the services that Alma Moon offers. We are also happy to schedule a free interview so that you can tour our licensed birth center, meet the midwives, and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to meeting you!

Laura Erickson CPM, LDM

Apprenticeship with New Life Birth Center, Austin, Texas 1984-1988

Attended New Life Birth Center School of Midwifery, Austin, Texas 1984-1985

Internship with Casa De Nacimiento, El Paso, Texas 1986 (3 months)

Established Lakes Area Midwifery, Blomkest, Minnesota 1989

Worked as a community midwife at Lakes Area Midwifery from 1989- June of 2002. During that time Laura attended 30-50 births a year. Including births attended during her training Laura has attended approximately 700 births.

For the last two years Laura has been the clinical director and supervising midwife at Birthingway College Of Midwifery. The college is discontinuing the on-site birth center and will be more academically focused.

Personal birth experience includes four children birthed at home from 1984-1997 with the help of midwives.

Professional Organizations: Member Midwives Alliance of North America, Member of the Association of Texas Midwives, Board Member of the Minnesota Midwives Guild, President of the Minnesota Council for Certified Professional Midwives.

Midwifery Boards: Laura has served on several boards concerned with the licensure of midwives, rule writing and midwifery advisory.