Sarah Sorvillo
Certified Professional Midwife, Licensed Midwife & Certified Herbalist
I started out as a Labor Doula after having an empowering homebirth and I have been blessed to serve hundreds of families in various birth settings for over 10 years. For 3 years I worked as a Midwife at a busy maternity center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Then moved to Iowa at the end of 2021 to be closer to family.
In addition to being a Midwife, I absolutely love studying herbal medicine. It's a great addition for clients who like treating things as naturally as possible. In February 2012, Heart of Herbs Herbal School certified me as an Herbalist after two years of independent study and demonstrated skill with over 60 herbs. Herbalism is very near and dear to my heart and I utilize those skills to help promote good health for my family and clients.
I am a traditionally trained midwife through the apprenticeship model set forth by the North American Registry of Midwives. I began apprenticing with two amazing Midwives in 2016 for 2.5 years. After practicing as a primary midwife for another two years, I sat for my midwifery exam and after passing, received the certification title of Certified Professional Midwife.
When I'm not working, you can find me at home in the garden, creating some herbal concoction or playing with my grand baby.
Training & Education
Continuing education will always play a big role for Community Midwives. I take minimum of 30 CEUs every three years in order to recertify and maintain my credential. Below you can read about all of my training in subjects related to Midwifery and alternative health.
Always Current
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2010 - Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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2010 - Current Adult & Infant CPR For Healthcare Professionals
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Blood Borne Pathogens Training
Credentials & Certifications
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2012 Heart of Herbs, Herbalist Certification Program (CH)
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2016-2018 Completed Midwifery Apprenticeship
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2018 Direct Entry Midwifery Practice Began (DEM)
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2018 Certified Community Healthworker (CHW)
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2021 Certified Professional Midwife Certificate, NARM (CPM)
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2021 Midwifery Bridge Certificate, North American Registry of Midwives
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2022 Wisconsin Midwife License (LM)
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2024 Iowa Midwife License (LM)
Organisations
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2020 Founding Member of the Nevada Association of Professional Midwives
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2022 Member of the Iowa Association of Midwives
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2022 Member of Christian Birthworkers of Central Iowa
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2024 Midwifery Advisory Committee for the State of Iowa