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— YAKIMA, WA

Midwife & Birth Services
Care Rooted in Relationship,

Guided by Trust.

Licensed midwifery care for Yakima Valley and surrounding families,
from your first prenatal visit through your postpartum weeks.

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YEARS LICENSED
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FAMILIES WELCOMED

Yakima Valley

SERVICE AREA

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THE HEART BEHIND LITTLE BLESSINGS

A calling found in motherhood

After working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I found myself frustrated by the limitations within the medical system. Then a positive pregnancy test changed everything, and I discovered midwifery.

In 2018, I became a Licensed Midwife in Washington State.

As a mother of 5 boys, I understand firsthand the beauty, challenges, and profound transformation of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.

WHAT I OFFER

Personalized care for every chapter. 

Midwifery Care

Prenatal, birth, and postpartum support built on relationship and informed choice, not routine.

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Doula Support

Janelle is currently completing her Washington State doula certification. Doula support will be available later this fall for families who want dedicated labor and postpartum companionship alongside their existing care team. Check back soon for details.

Naturopathy

Naturopathic knowledge woven into her approach to prenatal, birth, and postpartum care.

Not in Yakima?

We have out of service care options for families outside the core Yakima Valley, including a growing group of clients from the Goldendale area.

TESTIMONIALS 

Why Families Choose Little Blessings.

Since becoming a Washington State Licensed Midwife in 2018, Janelle has cared for over 280 families throughout the Yakima Valley, averaging about 35 families a year.

Licensed Midwife in WA State since 2018

NARM Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)

Over 280 families served

Accepts all health shares, bills private insurance for reimbursement

Amanda H.

"Janelle is a wonderful midwife. The care I received for my last two pregnancies was beyond anything I expected. I felt sufficiently educated, empowered, and trusted to make the right choices for my family. I highly recommend Janelle and Little Blessings Birth Services."

Daria M.

"We were blessed by Janelle's unmatched care throughout our pregnancy and postpartum journey. She is extremely knowledgeable and makes you feel confident because of her own confidence. We are so thankful to have such a wonderful midwife in the Yakima Valley."

Tiffany A.

"She listens to all concerns and explains options available and the reasons for those options. Always warm and friendly. She provides in-home visits for the postpartum period. Janelle is a spectacular midwifery provider and asset to the Yakima and surrounding area. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home birth midwife."