Hey! I’m Maddy — I am a mother to two beautiful children and wife to an incredibly supportive partner in crime! They are part of what has fueled my passion for this life, right NOW. I am also a midwife serving YYC. It is my goal to empower and honor the birth experience and continue to support, educate, coach and guide women through this incredible initiation.

My passion for women-cantered care is only been further cemented by my experience of Covid, where I witnessed personal autonomy go by the wayside and women lose their power… my passion for upholding personal autonomy and informed choice became even stronger!

When my career came to a pause in 2021 I had an intense identity crisis, and hit the lowest of lows. My husband, kids and I set out on the most incredible 1 year adventure of our lives! We headed off to Mexico with a few suitcases, no idea where our feet would land next. We lived in Mexico for 4.5 months, and here I supported a momma to birth her baby completely undisturbed, autonomous and in her complete power. I was humbled and also in such awe of the women’s body and my trust in birth!!! We then headed southbound to Nicaragua. We fell in love, all over again as a family and with the land, culture and community. I am motivated to live out my dreams and since returning to Canada and starting midwifery again in 2023 I am excited to serve the women of Calgary.

I want to wake up everyday knowing I am doing the best I can. Standing up for what I believe is true and helping others step into their empowered selves. Life is short- the time is NOW!

I also really love being creative, and my little side hustle is sourdough and macrame art… check out my instagram. I’m always taking custom orders, FYI.

My husband and I are huge advocates for healthy eating, he has studied nutritional therapy and I am personally a little bit of a freak about ingredients and health. You are what you eat. My husband and I have ventured into growing primarily pea shoots but also a variety of micro-greens which you can find @sovereignroots.yyc

I love getting outside, gardening, soaking in the sun, spending time with my family, listening to podcasts, good belly laughs and discovering new music, as well as macrame amd weaving on my loom, cooking and travelling.

On the next page you’ll find links to all the best things I’m doing!

Creativity is an integral part of allowing us to self-discover and gives us an opportunity to share a hidden part of ourselves with the world. Creativity promotes critical thinking and problem solving, but it also allows us to get more into our heart and out of our head. I don’t know about you but when I’m creating I’m in a beautiful zone, flowing and free. Let my hands & heart create. Enter HAPPY ZONE.

Creativity reduces stress and anxiety, it inspires contentment. It’s a form of play that brings out our inner child, pure joy & happiness. Creativity for me fosters a sense of connection through my workshops, to share experiences, create art together, learn about each other and make lifelong friends in the process. Creativity requires courage, confidence, and the willingness to fail and try again. It’s an act of humility as you grow and improve and challenge yourself to continuously step out of your comfort zone.

Whose with me.

Follow me @birth.weaver for my macrame, weaving and sewing creations, as well as some birthy content…

Much love!