"We wanted a birth that was going to be natural, serene and the way God intended it to be." (more...)
"We decided to go with a midwife and deliver our child at home because we wanted a birth that was going to be natural, serene and the way God intended it to be.
I had completely made up my mind and no one was going to tell me that I couldn’t do it. Debbie was our wonderful midwife that made this unforgettable journey with us. Our labor officially began on December 30, 2012. I woke up determined to have our baby girl by the end of the year. Needless to say contractions started late that afternoon and continued through the evening growing progressively stronger.
18 hours of labor later our beautiful baby girl was born at 10:15am on December 31, 2012. To our amazement Marilyn Rose weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. She was beautiful, healthy and bright eyed. I had done it! I had a home birth without drugs or any other interventions!
I proved to my family, friends and myself how strong a woman can truly be; how strong I am. I will definitely do another home birth with a midwife for all my future children, if God allows.
My husband and I had a wonderful experience. Debbie was very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. She helped deliver our gift that God blessed us with."
Alan & Marilyn B.
I had completely made up my mind and no one was going to tell me that I couldn’t do it. Debbie was our wonderful midwife that made this unforgettable journey with us. Our labor officially began on December 30, 2012. I woke up determined to have our baby girl by the end of the year. Needless to say contractions started late that afternoon and continued through the evening growing progressively stronger.
18 hours of labor later our beautiful baby girl was born at 10:15am on December 31, 2012. To our amazement Marilyn Rose weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long. She was beautiful, healthy and bright eyed. I had done it! I had a home birth without drugs or any other interventions!
I proved to my family, friends and myself how strong a woman can truly be; how strong I am. I will definitely do another home birth with a midwife for all my future children, if God allows.
My husband and I had a wonderful experience. Debbie was very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. She helped deliver our gift that God blessed us with."
Alan & Marilyn B.
"It was a long anticipated journey." (more...)
"It was a long anticipated journey to the unknown. Back then, when the time was sitting still and everyone around us filled the air with the most vibrant energy- your spirit was born into a body. The most infinite, endless millisecond so precious and strong. And at that moment we swore to the universe to take care of you, and to love you endlessly.
When we met Debbie, we were astonished with how warm, trustworthy and kind-soul she was. Throughout the whole pregnancy it was very easy to trust her- always finding and suggesting alternative natural options, fulfilling her role in our pregnancy, and encouraging to believe in my body. Debbie would respond to every concern I had, and always followed up on the progress. She never gave us a reason to question her credibility- everything she did or suggest was very professional and thought thru. We would definitely trust and hire Debbie for our next pregnancy.
She saw you first, she touched you first, and she laid you on my chest- for that I’ll bow my head forever."
Vesta, Nick and Artas
When we met Debbie, we were astonished with how warm, trustworthy and kind-soul she was. Throughout the whole pregnancy it was very easy to trust her- always finding and suggesting alternative natural options, fulfilling her role in our pregnancy, and encouraging to believe in my body. Debbie would respond to every concern I had, and always followed up on the progress. She never gave us a reason to question her credibility- everything she did or suggest was very professional and thought thru. We would definitely trust and hire Debbie for our next pregnancy.
She saw you first, she touched you first, and she laid you on my chest- for that I’ll bow my head forever."
Vesta, Nick and Artas
"Despite the challenges of a long labor, the team believed in us and kindness never wavered." (more...)
"It's hard to express enough the special love we have for each and every one of the members of our home birth team that helped make the experience so wonderful! Everyone’s enduring support, patience, and encouragement created an event filled with great success. Despite the challenges of a long labor, the team believed in us and kindness never wavered. It was as if we were in the hands of beloved family members and provided with the best care any of us have ever received!
Our good fortune started in early pregnancy. Debbie provides her clients with tools, resources, and accountability that sets parents up for success from the very start. She really goes above and beyond preparing families, ultimately motivating them to do what is most healthy, natural, and safe. We were so grateful for all of the knowledge provided to us from nutrition, to agencies that provide additional education, to fitness, to emotional and mental support. The staff from Childbirth the Way Nature Intended are blessed with the special gift of providing optimal service to mommies, daddies, and their babies. Not only are they helping welcome new beings onto this planet, but also making parents feel an elation they have never had with a new strength, confidence, and empowerment that they will carry throughout life...all within the comfort of their own homes! The praises to Debbie are innumerable. We cannot thank her and the staff enough for guiding us through the most ultimate and memorable moments ever!!" Jessica & Aleks S.
Our good fortune started in early pregnancy. Debbie provides her clients with tools, resources, and accountability that sets parents up for success from the very start. She really goes above and beyond preparing families, ultimately motivating them to do what is most healthy, natural, and safe. We were so grateful for all of the knowledge provided to us from nutrition, to agencies that provide additional education, to fitness, to emotional and mental support. The staff from Childbirth the Way Nature Intended are blessed with the special gift of providing optimal service to mommies, daddies, and their babies. Not only are they helping welcome new beings onto this planet, but also making parents feel an elation they have never had with a new strength, confidence, and empowerment that they will carry throughout life...all within the comfort of their own homes! The praises to Debbie are innumerable. We cannot thank her and the staff enough for guiding us through the most ultimate and memorable moments ever!!" Jessica & Aleks S.
"Debbie was proactive and informative about the whole process." (more...)
"When we were pregnant with our first child, we decided to switch to a midwife when I was about six months along. I had been going to a regular doctor to that point and was not terribly thrilled with the bedside manner or the education we were given. As we had heard about homebirth from our chiropractor, we looked into it and decide to try it as I was not going to use an epidural anyway. Right away we were pleased. Debbie not only was able to answer any questions we had any time we had them, she was proactive and informative about the whole process. She worked with us to get my body as prepared as possible to have the smoothest birth we could. When our son was born, the labor was managed well despite the fact he decided to give us a scare after he came out (he was in shock for the first couple minutes of life). Debbie and her team handled the situation quickly and effectively, and it was her actions that doubled our resolve to have our second child born at home as well. My son, now four, was able to watch the birth of his sister, which I believe is something that has strengthened their bond as well as given him a real life lesson on how childbirth works. We are glad to have worked through the pain of delivery twice to have given our children the best start in life possible- drug free, in a calm environment, and able to nurse only ten minutes after birth- the way God intended. Were we to have a third child, I would not have to think twice, but would be giving Debbie a call right away." Katie N.
"I couldn't imagine birth any other way!" (more...)
"I couldn't imagine birth any other way! My journey to home birth began when I saw a doctor with my first pregnancy in hopes of having a natural birth in the hospital. That pregnancy ended in loss and the whole process was very traumatizing. I felt pressured to take many interventions and decided to let the miscarriage happen naturally and it did. That is when I discovered Debbie and decided to try home birth. The whole process was amazing. I was able to have a successful pregnancy and birth in 2012 with my first son Max and again with my second son Phoenix in December 2016. My experiences, though different with both (my second was a lot shorter!) were so empowering! It's amazing how a woman's body is able to labor and birth naturally without interventions or complications! It's how God intended our bodies to work! I would recommend Debbie to anyone looking to have a home birth, I have complete confidence in her abilities and I always felt I could completely trust her. I am also a nurse ;) Both of my births were so calm and peaceful, and her nurse Julie is fantastic! They were such a great team! I look forward to my future births with 'childbirth the way nature intended'!"
Christina L.
Christina L.
I knew what 2 things I wanted for our last pregnancy." (more...)
“I knew what 2 things I wanted for our last pregnancy: to have a midwife that is a Christian and to have a "hands off as much as possible" birth. I got both of those things with Debbie. To the extent that when I was waiting anxiously for my contractions to start after my water started to leak, I asked Debbie to please pray for me. She told me she had already been! Our 9th baby, Peter was born at home, in water.” Martina D.
"Dedication and environmentally friendly." (more...)
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with you! Our family would like to thank you for helping us realize our dream of having a home (water) birth. It was such a great and empowering experience. This was completely different then the hospital birth with my first baby; you guided me through it, but I felt like I was in control...I was not at the mercy of a dozen nurses checking off a chart! Thank you for all your dedication to your work, and we also would like to recognize your effort in being as environmentally friendly as possible!! You are a perfect fit for our family!” Manuela and Tom L.
"Our prenatal care was top-notch." (more...)
“Our prenatal care with Debbie was top-notch. Visits were always relaxed, never rushed and she didn't seem to mind the interruptions from my curious toddler. She was exceptionally responsive and thorough when I had problems or questions and always made time to help me when little things arose during my pregnancy. Most importantly, Debbie's quiet, calm presence was a source of great support and strength during my birth. She knew just how and when to coach and comfort. With Debbie's help, my son's birth was just as wonderful as we'd hoped.” Kristin N.
"We wanted our baby to be born in a relaxed, loving environment." (more...)
“We knew from the start that we wanted our baby to be born in a relaxed, loving environment. With Debbie's guidance and coaching, we were able to welcome our daughter to the world from the comforts of our own home. The personal attention that Debbie provided was invaluable. Working with a midwife was a great decision for us! Thank you Debbie!” Hillary and Pete N.
"Safe option." (more...)
“Thank you Debbie for providing a safe option for women to choose home birth. I am so grateful to have had you at my last three deliveries.” Aime G.
"It was a wonderful experience that I will always treasure." (more...)
“I was so glad to find Debbie, because I really wanted a home birth and that doesn't seem very common here in the Chicago area! It was a wonderful experience that I will always treasure. Debbie did a fantastic job! I trusted her judgment, because I really felt she knew what she was doing from the first time we met. I hope she'll be able to deliver our second child someday as well!” Jennifer F.
"I highly recommend this wonderful woman of God." (more...)
“After hearing so many wonderful stories from friends about home birth I decided to give Debbie a call and make an appointment. My husband and I were quickly put at ease after meeting Debbie and her answering all of our questions and concerns. Debbie was such a blessing to me throughout my entire pregnancy. Unfortunately, I had several problems arise during my pregnancy and one of them that caused me to go on bedrest. Debbie always stayed calm and gave me wonderful advice any moment I needed it. At exactly 37 weeks pregnant my perfectly healthy baby boy entered the world. Although, I wasn't prepared mentally or physically for his arrival Debbie was prepared. She brought everything needed for the delivery to my house and was a pro every step of the way. If you are considering having a home birth I highly recommend this wonderful woman of God. She is so positive and encouraging during the labor process!” Angela B.
"Blessed to have this option." (more...)
“We cannot say enough good things about Debbie. She helped us have a second wonderful homebirth. I feel very blessed to have her in our area.” Kristin and Greg O.
"Exactly what I wanted." (more...)
“There are a lot of things I really enjoy about working with Debbie. She has never treated me as though I had a medical condition when I was pregnant. I appreciate her perspective that pregnancy is a natural state for the female body. She has been diligent in ensuring that I am healthy, but she also doesn't expose me to tests and procedures that are unnecessary. Having my baby at home was such a liberating experience. I felt like my son's birth was given back to me. I was in my home, in my bed with exactly the people I wanted to have there. Debbie's assistants are wonderful. The whole experience was exactly what I wanted for myself, my family, and my son.” Julie L.
"I feel so blessed to know Debbie." (more...)
"Choosing Debbie as my midwife for our first child was the best decision I could have made. I really felt I could completely put my trust in her. She is so knowledgable and professional. I know having my birth at home gave me the best outcome possible. Debbie and her nurse were so supportive. They used massage to help me relax and I really felt like they were there to serve and care for me. This was one of the most powerful moments in my life. I am so happy that I had a team I could completely trust there to get me through the toughest moments. Words cannot express how thankful I am. I feel so blessed to know Debbie. I am looking forward to my future births with her!" Christina L.
"Debbie took her time at each appt to get to know my family and me." (more...)
“Having Debbie as my midwife for my fifth pregnancy was a great privilege. Previously, I had four deliveries at three different hospitals and my fifth was the best experience. Debbie took her time at each appt to get to know my family and me. I had a waterbirth at home with a great midwife. I highly recommend Debbie and I'm willing to answer any questions you have that might help you make your decision to have a homebirth with Debbie Boucher.” Lissette G.
"She went beyond my expectations advising on nutrition, childbirth classes and general wellness that I wouldn't have gotten from another doctor." (more...")
"I just wanted to thank Debbie and her staff for a great experience. All throughout my pregnancy Debbie gave me the best care I could hope for, she was very thorough and always took plenty of time to answer all of my questions (there were many). She went beyond my expectations advising on nutrition, childbirth classes and general wellness that I wouldn't have gotten from another doctor. She was a calm knowledgeable presence during my labor (I was the opposite) and any bumps we had were expertly handled. Even after delivery the excellent care continued with breastfeeding help and overall wellness checks and advice for my baby daughter and I. We couldn't have had a better person (and team) supporting us throughout this very special time, thanks again from the Gates family!!"
"My experience was wonderful." (more...)
“My experience with you was wonderful. Judith is a calm and happy baby. Everywhere I go I get comments on her sweet nature and I can’t help but wonder if the peaceful way she came into the world contributed to that.” Lisa S.
"Thank you for introducing us to the amazing world of home birth." (more...)
"Thank you for introducing us to the amazing world of homebirth and teaching me to believe in what nature so perfectly intended my body to do...naturally. Fiona’s birth was an incredible, life-changing experience and you were a wonderful midwife who instilled a lot of confidence in us (1st time parents). We so look forward to having you catch our next one...at home!”
Sarina & Michael W
Sarina & Michael W
