Blessed Beginnings Midwifery

Midwife Sue is WONDERFUL and we used her for our 4^th & 5^th child births. My first 3 were hospital births and a home water birth FAR exceeds a hospital birth any day. Sue spends an hour at each of my check ups and always made me feel at ease during the height and pain of contractions. She NEVER rushes you with anything. In fact, I sat in the birthing pool for another hour after our daughter was born. You will never get the care from a OB like you get from a midwife, especially Sue. It’s like having a Mom comfort and support you through this amazing experience of birth. We LOVE you Sue!

This review is WAY overdue! When I got pregnant I was bound and determined to have Sue as my midwife. Well was she ever. My pregnancy was very healthy and smooth with her guidance. Toward the end it was determined my baby was breech. We pulled out all the stops to get that baby to move. Sue was with us every step of the way. She even traveled with us to an OB who attempted an ECV. When my stubborn girl would not turn head down for anyone, Sue supported us through the tough transition of care and planning a c-​section with an OB. She was even there the day our daughter was born and would have been in the operating room if allowed! The whole roller coaster ride and process at the end would have been so much more difficult without her support and love. I highly recommend Sue as a home birth midwife. We love you Sue! The Cook family

I feel very blessed to have Susan Gill advise me when I felt a lot of stress relating to my impending delivery. She was thoughtful, well informed and patient with me as I tried to make the best decisions possible for my baby girl. Thank you so much, Sue! You have taken a lot of stress off shoulders and made me feel more empowered.

It’s taken me awhile to review Sue because I really don’t know how to adequately express how wonderful she is. Sue has aided us in the birth of all four of our daughters and I wouldn’t change a thing about any of those days. 8 ½ years later and Sue is like one of the family! If you are looking for an extremely experienced professional, look no further. If you’re looking for a down to earth birth partner, look no further. Sue is the best of both worlds and I can’t recommend her enough. The beginning of my motherhood was truly blessed and Sue was part of that blessing!

The moment I met Sue, I knew that our decision was made. I immediately felt at ease with her. She just had a way of making me feel completely safe. She is clearly a student of her trade, and is extremely knowledgable about the female body, pregnancy and birth. Throughout my prenatal care, I learned so much from Sue about what it means to be a healthy, beautiful pregnant woman. She helped me make well informed decisions at every step of the way. I looked forward to every appointment, and always left her office «glowing»!!
My labor was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. Sue was exactly what I needed, when I needed it. She allowed me to trust my body and guided me to believe in myself. I felt completely safe during my whole labor, and I knew that my baby and I were in the best hands. When Sue helped me catch my baby girl, there was no question that we would be connected to each other for life! During the very sacred time after giving birth, Sue stayed with me and treated me with such loving hands. And the care didn’t stop. A year and a half later, and I still get the same loving attention from Sue when I call her with questions or concerns about myself or my baby girl.
Sue’s dedication and commitment to her patients is unmatched. And her love for what she does shines bright in everything that she does. She is truly one of the best people that I have ever met! She is the best at what she does, and I whole heartedly recommend her to anyone who is considering having a home birth!

It is difficult to put into words all the reasons that we would recommend Susan Gill!!! Her care from the first time you meet her to long after your birth is unlike anything I have ever seen or heard before. Her passion for her clients and all the families she works with is unrivaled. She works tirelessly to provide amazing and thorough, preventative care throughout your pregnancy and postpartum. She is an amazing wealth of knowledge. My husband and I felt so safe and completely cared for when Sue was there to «catch» each of our children (3 years apart). You and your baby are definitely in good hands with Sue as your midwife!!! We would recommend her to anyone considering a home birth. Our experiences were so amazing and perfect in every way thanks to Sue!!!

Sue was my midwife for my second birth. After have a preemie my first time around and spending 2 weeks in the NICU I knew I wanted the complete opposite for my second birth. I met Sue before I was pregnant and knew right away that she was the one. She is truly an awesome midwife and extremely empowering. I enjoyed every visit with her and knew I was in the best care possible. I loved having a relationship with the person that was going to attend my birth opposed to my last OB who would see me for maybe 5 min each month and type on her computer the entire time. I had the birth I always wanted… it was beautiful, peaceful and unforgettable. Sue caught my baby girl and I’m so glad she was there with me every step of the journey. She has been there through my postpartum issues and I am eternally grateful to have met her. She really is the best and I recommend her to all my friends!!!

I highly recommend Susan Gill if you are considering using a midwife and having a home birth (which you definitely should!) The standard of care (pre and post natal) is not even comparable to what you receive with a OBGYN and hospital. I have had both a hospital birth and a home birth with Sue, and having done it both ways, I can only begin to say how much better it is to receive midwifery care with Sue and have a home birth. Appointments are an hour long, so you have all of your questions and concerns answered without feeling rushed, plus you have her cell phone number, so you can text or call any time you are in need, which is extremely reassuring while pregnant. Several times I was rushed out of my OBGYN’s office after a five minute long appointment, after being told he was running late and waiting way passed my appointment time for those five minutes of prenatal care. With Sue, you really get to know each other throughout your pregnancy, so you feel completely comfortable. A bond of trust is built, which is very important, because you can actually trust that she has you and your baby’s best interests in mind, and that she really cares. Visits to the office are relaxing and enjoyable and held in a family atmosphere. There is even a little play area for your other little ones.
Birthing at home was so nice being in my own home, with my own food, and my own bathroom, and my own clothes, with nothing hooked up to me, no one coming in my room at all hours of the night preventing me from getting much needed rest when baby was sleeping, a real bed for my husband to sleep in, being able to labor in whatever way I needed to, eating and drinking what I wanted to, and on and on. I didn’t have to worry about anyone forcing any medical procedures, medications, and interventions on me with or without my knowledge (this happened to me with my hospital birth). Sue explained everything ahead of time for me to research and make informed decisions.
I am so grateful I found Sue and decided to have a home birth, despite my disbelief I could do it. (Sue was very reassuring when I doubted myself). I even got my insurance to cover the cost by doing a little advanced planning and appealing. I really miss being pregnant and having my monthly office visits with Sue, it was truly and enjoyable experience!

Sue was my midwife for my third birth. My first birth was a C-​section and my second was a hospital VBAC. I knew the third time around I wanted a different experience. I wanted to feel in complete control of my birth and I wanted my birth to be as natural and gentle as possible. I birthed my son, my third child, on November 24^th, 2013 and it was everything and more than I could have ever dreamed of for a perfect birth. I went into labor at 41 weeks. During that last week when I went past my due date, Sue would randomly call me and check in on me to see how I was feeling both physically and emotionally. No OBGYN ever called me to see how I was feeling in my previous births. During labor she was calm and confident. Her confidence gave me confidence. She never doubted my ability to birth safely and naturally at home. Since I had a previous C-​section there were midwives who wouldn’t work with me, but Sue never doubted me and welcomed my birth with an open heart.
She is not only caring and supportive, but very intelligent. I have a rare blood clotting disorder called Factor V Leiden and right away Sue knew what it was since it can affect women during pregnancy. There are many doctors who have to look up this condition in their medical books. Because Sue is so knowledgeable, I knew that I was in the best hands and the best of care.
My homebirth was the proudest day of my life. Words can’t express how grateful I am to Sue and her team for supporting me in this life changing event. My husband and I are planning on having a fourth child in a couple of years and already know that we will be with Sue again.

Sue Gill was amazing. I desired a VBAC at home and she guided me through my preparation to having the best alignment and position of the baby possible. Using Sue’s advice and guidance and working with Britney Cicon the chiropractor in her office, I felt that I was doing all we could to have the birth I desired. During the birth Sue was so supportive and calm. She was knowledgable and wise and used her experienced skills to bring our very large baby safely into this world into her capable hands. My husband was skeptical of home birth in the beginning but is now a total believer and would use Sue in a heart beat if we had number 3.

Sue is a wonderful midwife! She cares about her clients holistically. I wanted to feel a bond with the professional who would be with me during labor and I totally felt a bond with Sue. She has so much experience which is comforting because you know she knows when things are going smoothly and when a transfer is necessary. I trusted her completely and that helped to establish a peaceful setting for my birth. I needed that peace and Sue’s confidence in the process during my 21 hours of labor and 3+ hours of pushing!
Sue was always available for any questions or concerns I had during my pregnancy and even after my son was born too. She loves babies and her love and care for my baby and me converted my mom from anti-​home birth into a big fan of Sue’s. She was an amazing support and gave incredible individualized care.
Had I been in a hospital I would have had a c-​section and I would have been told that my body was not capable of birthing such a large baby. But with Sue there to oversee and make sure we were all healthy and safe I had my big baby at home naturally. Sue’s faith in my body’s ability and her wealth of knowledge and experience allowed me to be calm and to labor without the tension and frantic pace found in a hospital. I needed that serene space to focus and listen to my body and Sue gave me that space but still was present to give us the peace of mind of her wisdom and experience. I would recommend her to anyone wanting a peaceful home birth and I hope to have her present with us for any future little ones that may come :)

Sue was my midwife for my 2^nd and 3^rd births and most certainly will be again, if we decide to have more babies in the future. I really can’t say enough great things about her and my birth experiences.
For my first birth I had a fairly kind, but typical OB, who was not entirely encouraging of my wish for a natural birth. That birth ended up be an unplanned, unattended homebirth, but all ended up well. I knew I would plan my next birth at home with a midwife.
For my 2^nd pregnancy I first chose a very popular OC midwife, but never felt much of a connection with her. About halfway through, I decided to look for someone else, just to see if a special relationship with a midwife would be possible. I had a consult with Sue and was there for over an hour. I knew she was the one.
My next two births were awesome. Having a good midwife is just an entirely different experience. Imagine someone who genuinely cares, who speaks to you like you are person, a friend even, who you can laugh and cry with, and who knows wtf they are doing!
I still talk with Sue regularly. She still asks about the kids. I know if I ever show up at the office, I’ll still be part of the family. You really don’t know what you are missing until you have an awesome midwife like Sue!

I know Sue from my sister’s homebirths and immediately knew I wanted her to be my midwife when I became pregnant in 2010. My sister’s and I have all had very different birth experiences (a total of 5 babies) that have included a few minor complications. Sue is extremely well educated and experienced. She remains calm and encouraging during birth (even when it goes on for days!). She trusts the birth process and a mother’s instincts; knows when to leave you to focus on your labor and when to step in to reassure, and possibly guide, you.
I thoroughly enjoyed my prenatal visits at her office as well. We spent an hour together (at least) each appointment. Visits included: all normal pregnancy check-​ups; she answered any questions I had; she suggested subjects/​decisions to look into regarding birth and newborns; and she provided me with tons of information (verbally, in her handbook and loaned me books) regarding nutrition, pregnancy, and birth. She also respected all of my choices.
Most important to me, Sue genuinely cares about mothers-​to-​be, and their families. Her office is welcoming to the entire family (no need to find someone to watch any siblings, there’s even a playroom). Many times I have reached out to her since my son’s birth with questions regarding myself, my son, or a pregnant friend. She replies quickly and helps however she can. Her heart is so big and she is very passionate about women and families receiving quality care based in respect.

I found Sue and Blessed Beginnings Midwifery while searching for a VBAC provider for my second birth, back in 2006. As of this summer (2013), she has helped me birth three of my four children!
Sue is an amazing midwife. She is kind, laid back, knowledgeable, experienced, calm, and gentle. She takes plenty of time to get to know you and care for you in your specific situation, every time. Appointments last an HOUR, not the hurried five minutes of your typical OB office visit. I always look forward to my appointments with Sue because she feels like a friend and I can talk to her about anything.
Sue is very relaxed at your home during a birthing time. She stays in the background and lets you do your thing, checking progress or heart tones when necessary. She is also extremely calm and quick in a difficult situation. My 4^th baby got his shoulders a bit stuck as he was being born, and Sue helped me get him out without any injury to him OR tearing for me. That is pretty impressive.
I recommend Sue to my friends and to my clients (I am a doula, so I work with pregnant women and am often in a position to recommend care providers.) She is a fantastic midwife and a wonderful woman.

Sue Gill was my midwife for my third birth. She was so wonderful! It is so different than being with an OB, I feel like we became friends. She takes as much time with you as needed to cover all of your concerns and needs at every appointment. She was literally there for me whenever I needed her. If I ever have another child she will be the first person I call.