My name is Rebekah Teel. I am a 43-year-old wife, mother, grammy, doula, and student midwife. I've been happily married to the man of my dreams for 25 years. We have 7 beautiful, intelligent, sassy children who keep us on our toes constantly, and 2 amazing grandsons, and a granddaughter on the way. I currently live in Northeast Alabama and serve the families here in my local community. I have always been drawn to birth work and began my journey of serving birthing people at just 17 years old.  I am passionate about evidence-based care and true informed consent. I believe that everyone should have the right to give birth how, where, and with whom they choose.  

Philosophy of Practice

The midwives at Life & Love Midwifery believe that birth is a normal, physiological part of life. We choose to incorporate shared decision making and evidence informed practice into our style of care. We believe that those who give birth are strong, capable human beings who can choose where to give birth and whom to have in attendance. Healthy humans can usually give birth naturally and safely without interventions. We believe that babies are normally born without complications and should remain with their parents if possible. We believe that good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are essential, especially during pregnancy. We believe that a well-trained and well-equipped out-of-hospital midwifery team offers healthy women and their families an opportunity to give birth in an environment of safety, confidence, relaxation, love, trust, and security. We believe that birth impacts life and that a gentle, natural birth is the best way for a baby to start life.

MCU Bachelor’s Degree Program Goals

A midwife of technical expertise

1. The undergraduate program aims to prepare students to practice at the full scope of the Certified Professional Midwife credential through the demonstration of broad, integrative, and specialized knowledge.

A midwife of professional excellence

2. The undergraduate program aims to prepare students to practice within their own communities and synthesize applied and collaborative learning. Students will engage in the maternity care system professionally and ethically at all times.

A midwife of personal greatness

3. The undergraduate program aims to prepare students for reflective practice and a perpetual commitment to contribute to the professionalization of direct-entry midwifery.

4. The undergraduate program aims to prepare graduates to educate others in their profession and in their communities.

 Midwives College of Utah. (2012). Midwives College of Utah Institution Goals. Retrieved from: https://www.midwifery.edu/mcu-vision-and-objectives/