About Pauline Carr LM, CPM, IBCLC
Birth has always been a part of my life. My roots go back to the farm I grew up on. Helping with and observing the births of the farm animals taught me to see birth as a beautiful and normal process. I used to sleep on a lawn chair in the barn when I knew the pigs were going to birth so I could be there to watch. It is deep in my soul that babies know how to be born and they know how to get their nourishment from their mama. I loved sitting and watching in awe and wonder and only getting involved in the process if it was needed.
From a young age I knew I wanted to have a large family and I loved being involved with anything that was birth and baby related. Since that time I went on to have 12 children and have attended the births of my 12 grandchildren. I have personally experienced having my babies at a birthing center, home births(water and non-water), and hospital births (natural, cesarean, inductions, and a baby in NICU). These experiences have given me much compassion and understanding for moms and their unique births and helps me to relate to them on a personal level.
It has also given me a deep knowledge from personal experience as well as education that helps me know how to navigate and support different scenarios that are outside of normal. I have felt profoundly honored to help my kids have their babies and to be able to support them however they choose to birth. Some have had hospital births with epidurals, natural birth in hospital and some have chosen to have their babies either at my home or theirs where I had the honor of catching my grand babies. I love how uniquely different we all are!
For over 20 years I have been serving women with prenatal, labor, postpartum and breastfeeding support. Women would ask me to go to their birth and help them before I even knew what a doula was. Many years ago someone told me I should become a doula and when I found out what that meant my response was, “ I am already doing that, isn’t that what women do? They help each other during birth?” It has always been in my heart and soul to empower women to find their voice and strength to do what they were created to do.
After many years of birth and postpartum doula work I went on to become a licensed midwife. I graduated from National Midwifery Institute and passed the NARM exam in 2016 enabling me to become a Licensed Midwife through the Medical Board of California. I have had the honor and blessing of training and working with 5 practices in the greater Sacramento area.
A great deal of my training was with Dr. Anne Marie Adams whom I went on to partner with at Abiding Grace Midwifery. I am eternally grateful for the vast amount of experience, knowledge and skill I have gained from everyone I have worked with. In addition, I have had the joy of attending over 300 births. I look forward to bringing the art of traditional midwifery, my life experiences as well as my ability to use my strengths of communication, individualism and empathy to connect with and support the women in the Sacramento area as they and their babies write their own birth story.
When I am not working with mamas and babies I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors, especially at the beach. I also love cooking, exploring essential oils and herbs, writing, sunshine and laughter!
From a young age I knew I wanted to have a large family and I loved being involved with anything that was birth and baby related. Since that time I went on to have 12 children and have attended the births of my 12 grandchildren. I have personally experienced having my babies at a birthing center, home births(water and non-water), and hospital births (natural, cesarean, inductions, and a baby in NICU). These experiences have given me much compassion and understanding for moms and their unique births and helps me to relate to them on a personal level.
It has also given me a deep knowledge from personal experience as well as education that helps me know how to navigate and support different scenarios that are outside of normal. I have felt profoundly honored to help my kids have their babies and to be able to support them however they choose to birth. Some have had hospital births with epidurals, natural birth in hospital and some have chosen to have their babies either at my home or theirs where I had the honor of catching my grand babies. I love how uniquely different we all are!
For over 20 years I have been serving women with prenatal, labor, postpartum and breastfeeding support. Women would ask me to go to their birth and help them before I even knew what a doula was. Many years ago someone told me I should become a doula and when I found out what that meant my response was, “ I am already doing that, isn’t that what women do? They help each other during birth?” It has always been in my heart and soul to empower women to find their voice and strength to do what they were created to do.
After many years of birth and postpartum doula work I went on to become a licensed midwife. I graduated from National Midwifery Institute and passed the NARM exam in 2016 enabling me to become a Licensed Midwife through the Medical Board of California. I have had the honor and blessing of training and working with 5 practices in the greater Sacramento area.
A great deal of my training was with Dr. Anne Marie Adams whom I went on to partner with at Abiding Grace Midwifery. I am eternally grateful for the vast amount of experience, knowledge and skill I have gained from everyone I have worked with. In addition, I have had the joy of attending over 300 births. I look forward to bringing the art of traditional midwifery, my life experiences as well as my ability to use my strengths of communication, individualism and empathy to connect with and support the women in the Sacramento area as they and their babies write their own birth story.
When I am not working with mamas and babies I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors, especially at the beach. I also love cooking, exploring essential oils and herbs, writing, sunshine and laughter!
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MidwiferyAs a compassionate midwife, I empower mothers to write their own birth story. A midwife will get to know you, building a relationship that fosters a partnership in decision making. This allows moms to be in charge of their care. A midwife's care is holistic, mother and family centered, educational and personal.
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While 9 months pregnant As a first time mom, I became pretty anxious about the birthing experience. Pauline came to our house and taught us, counseled us and prayed with us. She made me feel empowered as a woman, capable of giving birth naturally and to allow it to be a worshipful experience for myself as this was my desire. When it came time to go into labor, Pauline was like having the care and compassion of my loving mom with the knowledge and expertise that put my mind at ease when I gave birth for the first time. That first experience that I had Pauline as a doula allowed me to feel confident and safe to have a home birth with Pauline as my midwife. She was above and beyond supportive throughout the entire pregnancy and I didn't feel anxious much at all the second time knowing I was in such good hands. We had an amazing home birth experience all because of this amazing woman who I am forever grateful for.
-Joy
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There are not enough words to fully express the most amazing experience and care I had with Pauline. She truly loves what she does and is there to support and empower women to have the best birth experience they can and support their needs and wants. The day my Abby arrived she gave me such love, support, and care. While it was mostly about me she always also included my husband and answered any questions he had and helped give him what he needed to be there for me. My husband was able to catch Abby and be the first to touch her which was so wonderful. This was a family day and she became part of our family. All I can say is it was the most amazing experience and Pauline will forever be etched on our hearts. I am forever grateful to her. I only wish I could have more babies just to have her care again. Thank you Pauline for everything
-Tara
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Pauline is everything you could ask a midwife to be. She is emotionally grounded and a secure anchor for you in times of chaos or trouble, she encourages and brings capability to you. She is your best friend and rock, always on your side. Pauline helps to keep this experience joyful and beautiful for you, I found it difficult to be stressed or stay in sadness around her, she instantly lifts you up. My prenatal care with her was the thing I looked forward to most, I was taken cared of and respected. When it was time for the birth of my daughter she made sure I was not only taken care of but her intuition helped guide me to a beautiful labor and delivery. I have an amazing memory of my pregnancy and daughters birth because of her care. If I hadn’t moved out of state she would be my midwife for all my pregnancies and deliveries. Thank you Pauline!
-Maria
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