A woman with red hair and freckles sitting cross-legged on a bed, holding a vintage telephone, smiling, wearing a pink t-shirt that says 'positive birth vibes only' and blue jeans, in a bedroom with a black metal bed frame, white bedding, a lamp, and a mirror in the background.

Pensacola, FL Midwifery Care

MEET PAULINE

I'm so glad you're here. I'm Pauline!

Being a mother to 14 children and a grandmother to 21 has given me a front-row seat to the beauty, complexity, and sacredness of birth and motherhood. I’ve personally walked through nearly every type of birth including home, hospital, water, VBAC, cesarean, NICU, and induction. These experiences have given me not only a wealth of knowledge but a deep well of empathy for the women I serve.

With over 29 years of experience supporting families as a doula, IBCLC, and licensed midwife, I’ve learned that no two births are the same, and no two mothers are either. What unites every journey is the need to be truly seen, heard, and supported with dignity, tenderness, and trust.

My approach is deeply holistic, supporting you physically, emotionally, and spiritually as you move through one of life’s most powerful transformations. It is my greatest joy and honor to be invited into these life-changing moments, and I hold that trust with deep respect and gratitude.

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  • "Thank you doesn't seem enough to describe the gratitude in our heart for you and the special role you played in welcoming Jed. The Lord has gifted you with His warmth and care and you exude that so beautifully. When you walked into the room, it felt like mom was there and all was well in the world again. Thank you for being safe for both of us to be ourselves in the laboring process. It truly was the most beautiful birth and that was in large part due to the midwife you are, and your heart for laboring mamas. Our birth was a glimpse of heaven."

    Krista & Tovar

  • "Words can't describe how thankful we are for you. For your calm and sweet spirit in the midst of this chaos, for your knowledge and skill for all the delicate moments and for your trust in the very short time we've known each other. You have been such a gift to us and will forever be in our hearts."

    Sarah

  • “ She had a way with combining medical procedures with a Godly love, and I was touched by this love. Her caring way of saying to her clients “lets go say hi to the baby” as she guided them to the bed, was just soothing, as was the way she wrapped her arms around her clients and loved them, calmed them, assured them... was amazing.”

    Nursing Student

  • "When I was searching for a midwife, I wanted someone who was knowledgeable, experienced, holistic, personable, kind & compassionate. As soon as I met Pauline I knew she would be perfect for me, and I’m so grateful I chose her. Even though my birth didn’t go the way I hoped, she took great care of me during all of the unexpected circumstances, physically and emotionally, she was even a great support for my husband through it all. She truly loves and cares for her clients, and it is evident in the care she gives. We love her and I can’t imagine having another baby without her there."

    Amanda

  • "Everything is kind of blur looking back except what a gift and blessing your presence was that night. In hindsight we realized what a jumpstart we had in our processing and grieving by your hugs, your prayers, your knowledge, your wisdom. From answering our questions to allowing us the permission and space to grieve and telling me it was not my fault. We feel overwhelmingly grateful to you and to God, for His grace in orchestrating you in our lives over 4 years ago."

    A Mama’s Words after Loss

My Story of Becoming a Midwife

I was raised on a farm, and at a young age, I would sleep on a lawn chair in the barn because I knew one of the pigs was about to have her babies. When labor began, I’d run up to the house to get my dad. I was always observing and helping the animals give birth, completely fascinated by the natural rhythm and instinct of it all. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve felt called to birth, to women, and to babies. How do you even begin to describe a calling like that? I also knew from early on that I wanted a large family. My mentor, friend, and colleague Dr. Anne Marie Adams delivered six of my twelve babies. With my fourth, I felt so strongly that birth was a normal and natural part of life that I didn’t feel the need for all the routine appointments, I just wanted to stay home and have my baby with my husband. When I told Dr. Adams, she simply asked if she could come. She did and she supported me, prayed over me, and stood with me. That birth changed everything. It awakened in me a longing to help other women experience the same kind of peace, support, and confidence.

I didn’t want women to fear birth, I wanted them to feel empowered by it. Later, when I was working as a doula and would bring moms into the hospital who were patients of Dr. Adams, she would say, “Pauline, you need to be a midwife.” When I finally enrolled in midwifery school, I called to tell her and she shared that she had just left the hospital to begin attending home births. We went on that journey together. She became my preceptor and later my business partner in our practice, Abiding Grace Midwifery. I look back at some of my own births and remember how lonely I felt, and how much it meant when a friend and lay midwife showed up just to support me. That simple presence made such a difference. I’ve met so many women over the years who didn’t know they had choices, who didn’t feel empowered to advocate for themselves or embrace their birth experience fully. That is why I do this work, to help women remember their strength, find their voice, and be lovingly supported through one of life’s most transformative journeys.

Three different photos of family moments: First photo shows a group of four people, including two children and two adults, in a hospital room with a newborn. Second photo depicts two women sitting on a bed, one breastfeeding a baby. Third photo features a woman holding a young child on a beach, sharing a kiss.
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When I’m not at a Birth…

You’ll usually find me spending time with my 14 children and many grandchildren. These are truly my golden years! I love staying active and feeling strong, whether that’s through a good workout or simply soaking up the sunshine. The beach is one of my favorite places to be. There’s something about the rhythm of the waves that grounds me, and some of my most meaningful birth conversations have happened right there in the sand. I’ve connected with many women during intentional talks by the sea, and weeks later, had the honor of attending their home births. It’s a beautiful reminder that when we create space for honest conversation and deep connection, life-changing things can unfold.

Recently, I had the incredible honor of being the only other witness to the birth of my 21st grandbaby. It was just me, my daughter, and the Lord as she welcomed her sixth baby at home. I’ve been blessed to be part of most of my grandchildren’s births in one way or another, sometimes as their midwife, sometimes as a doula, and sometimes simply as the support person holding space and caring for the older siblings. Serving as a mom and grandmother in these sacred moments means everything to me.

Imagine a birth experience where you feel completely cared for through your birth.

If any part of my story resonates with you, I would love to talk with you and your family!