Alabama desperately needs more midwives. Since 2019, the number of completed homebirths attended by Licensed Midwives have nearly tripled, yet the number of midwives serving families desiring midwifery services has only increased by about 50%. I feel it is my duty and honor to help midwifery students obtain the clinical experience they need to become midwives.
Midwives are trained through the apprenticeship model which requires a minimum of 2,000 hours of hands on experience. Students also complete an academic program, but the real art and skills of midwifery are learned through the practice of midwifery. Apprentices assist at many prenatal/postpartum visits and at all births.
All midwives and assistants maintain certifications in adult and neonatal resuscitation. Midwife Rebekah is a NARM registered preceptor working to train more midwives. Over the course of your care you will have opportunities to meet the apprentices who will be involved in your care. Clients using my services are invited to partner with me in furthering the apprentices’ education and experience. We will always ask you permission before a student performs any care for you. In addition we welcome your feedback and suggestions on how students can learn and improve their skills and communication. Your kindness to invest in students as they progress on their midwifery journey is greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth King- Apprentice
Elizabeth began working with Midwife Rebekah in 2025. She is at the point in her training where she is caring for clients as the primary midwife under supervision.
I’m Elizabeth. A holistically minded “crunchy” wife, and Christian momma to 7 amazing children. On a typical day you’ll find me homeschooling, baking sourdough bread, or outside working on our homestead. I’m a firm believer in natural remedies, raw milk, and nourishing our bodies with nutrient dense foods!
I’ve been a birth doula for 17 years and love every part of it but I also have a very special place in my heart for postpartum support and whole-body nourishment. When a new baby is born, so is a mother, and we often forget how important it is to care for her during this period. It’s truly a Joy to love and support women through birth and postpartum.
It’s such an honor to serve women as they navigate Birth and the start of Motherhood. It’s truly a JOY to watch women learn to trust their instincts and find the confidence they need for an empowered birth experience.
There are many moments in my life that I attribute to my start in birth work but experiencing Motherhood is probably my number one reason! The older I get, the more I realize the importance of having other women in our lives who will guide us, encourage us, support us, most of all just be there.
La-Shonda Spencer - Apprentice
La-Shonda began working with Midwife Rebekah in February 2025.
“I want to show women and their partners that birth is a beautiful and joyous gift from God.”
I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years. My instructor gave me a push to start yoga teacher training which I was very hesitant but did anyway. During that time, I learned about doula work and prenatal yoga. It was so amazing because that's when I first heard my calling to become a doula. After my yoga teacher training, I taught prenatal yoga and in 2020 I became a doula. I have attended births in Huntsville, Mobile, and other cities. In 2023, I completed my Midwife Assistant training under Toni Hill, Blooming Moon Midwifery in April 2023. I have been a birth assistant at Crown of Glory Birth.
Various apprentices
Midwife Rebekah may have additional apprentices working with her for short periods.