Cathy Rude, CPM, LM

crmidwife(at)earthlink.net
New Life Birth Services

ATM Area Representative

HOME Vice-President
(281) 635-2847
3110 E Elm Circle, Katy, TX 77493

I believe childbirth is a normal, natural event ordained by God which left to nature will proceed to an uncomplicated end in most cases.  I believe the midwife's job is to assist the birthing couple in the journey through pregnancy, labor and birth by monitoring the process.  Childbirth should be a family centered event and the midwife's role should be to enhance, not usurp the family's unity, or the father's authority.  Except where there is an issue concerning the safety of the mother or child, I believe the parents should have the experiences they desire and I encourage specific requests regarding the birth experience.

I have been a midwife for 15 years and have attended over 500 births, and over 400 as the primary midwife.  I love ministering to new moms and dads and feel priviledged to share in this life changing event.  I pray for and with each of my clients and am so grateful for the Lord Jesus in leading and directing in each situation.

On a personal note, I have been married to Gary for 35 years.  We have six children, one son-in-law and one beautiful granddaughter.  We are a Christian family and that is the focus of all we do and who we are.  We homeschooled for many years and are now homeschooling one and one is in the local Katy school.  The others are finished with college or in college.