Who we are

Midwife Andrea

“Midwifery keeps me rooted in oxytocin, where science meets instinct, and the mysteries of the feminine reveal themselves in every birth.”

Hi! I’m Andrea Bukiewicz. I am a Certified Professional Midwife and a Licensed midwife in the state of Wisconsin and Illinois. My midwifery journey began in 2007, assisting women in both hospital and home. Here I saw our culture's disillusion towards birth and the harm it can cause. This experience catapulted my midwifery studies, beginning with my midwifery degree from National College of Midwifery in Taos, New Mexico. I have had the honor of participating in over 900 births, the bulk of them in the homes of my clients. I believe in the power of women mentoring women. This belief not only held true during my 4 year traditional midwifery apprenticeship, but it also reflects in the care that I give. 

In 2013 my studies sent me to Bali, Indonesia. Here I spent a summer interning at Bumi Sehat Birth Center and apprenticed under awarded humanitarian, Ibu Robin Lim. This experience helped me mature into the midwife you will know today. A strong woman who is here to protect our rite of passage and help women birth in such a way that honors its process, all while providing evidence based care and informed consent. 

My own introduction to the healing arts and feminine teaching looked very similar to my midwifery apprenticeships, my grandmother sharing her eucalyptus remedies and family stories. Her love began the preparation for what was to come and helped cultivate my spirit and trade. Outside of midwifery and keeper of women's mysteries, I am an athlete, ballerina, herbalist, writer, sex coach, devout animist, student, and avid traveler with my two children and our Goldendoodle, Loki. 

Education 

  • BS Midwifery, National College of Midwifery, Taos New Mexico 

  • BA Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology 

  • Current Graduate Student of Anthropology at UW-Milwaukee

  • Current student of sexology at Somatica Institute  

  • NARM, Midwifery Licensing Exam (CPM) 

  • Four Year Midwifery Apprenticeship 

  • Six Week Midwifery Internship under Robin Lim, Bumi Sehat Clinic, Bali, Indonesia 

  • Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification 

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Certification 

  • Breech Without Borders Trained 

  • Somatic Womb Alchemist Certification, Earth Oracle Arts 

  • Wildwood Institute, Madison WI Herbalist Program 

  • Birth Arts International, Breastfeeding Educators Program 

  • ALACE Doula Program 

  • BEST (Birth Emergency Skills Training) 

  • Working With Women In All Ages and Stages, Herbalist Program with Isla Burgess 

  • Six week Breastfeeding Counselor Internship, WIC 

  • Newborn Screening, WI State Labs

Melissa

“There is no greater privilege than witnessing the strength, wisdom, and beauty of birth up close.”

I am Melissa Kane, and I use she/they pronouns. I have been working as a birth worker since 2012. After a positive experience with a doula during the birth of my third child, I pursued doula training. After a few years of working in our community, I realized I truly loved my work and I wanted to shift my focus and role to become a primary care provider. I observed many people giving birth in environments where providers distrusted them and the birthing process, leading to traumatic outcomes for parents and babies in disproportionate numbers. I do not want to be a part of that system. I want to support people in finding their voice, strength, and power during pregnancy, labor, and birth. Becoming a CPM. allows me to participate in birth with education and safety while honoring the natural process that has been bringing souls into the world for centuries. I am passionate about offering evidence-based and culturally competent care to all my clients.

In addition, I am a Master Reiki Practitioner. When I'm not supporting clients, I can usually be found at home on our small farm in Kenosha County, where we have a few animals, gardens, and a tiny orchard. As a farmer and chef, I continuously learn and grow in the farm-to-table community. I am also an avid swimmer in both the pool and open water. I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, camping, and meditating on the front porch. 

Education 

  • Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -A.H.A 

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Certification- A.A.P. 

  • B.E.S.T. ( Birth Emergency Skills Training) 

  • Full Spectrum Lactation Educator-B.A.D.T. (in progress) 

  • Birth Doula Training- D.O.N.A. International 

  • Childbirth Educator Training- Lamaze International 

  • Certified Child Passenger Technician-N.H.T.S.A. 

  • Birth Doula-D.T.D 

  • Advanced Doula Training -D.T.D. 

  • Mental Health First Responder Training-K.C.H.D. 

  • Crisis Response for Healthcare Workers -B.A.D.T. 

  • Queer & Trans Reproductive Support -B.A.D.T. 

  • Abortion Doula Support-B.A.D.T. 

  • Reiki Master Practitioner- Sage the Soul

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