Katia L'Ecuyer, CPM, LDEM

EXPERIENCE

Katia is a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) with the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and a Licensed Direct Entry Midwife (LDEM) in the state of Utah. She is a graduate from the Midwives College of Utah, where she earned the “Student by Excellence” award in 2007. She has been practicing midwifery for nearly 20 years and has attended over one thousand births, so you know you can count on a skilled and experienced health care provider. She provided care to women in rural Costa Rica where she practiced as a home birth midwife before returning to the U.S. She then worked as a Senior Midwife at Better Birth, high volume birth centers, which made her realize her love for midwifery lies in the continuity of care and the connection she shares with women and families. Katia is a NARM approved preceptor and has taught countless midwifery students. Since her passion for teaching and learning never seems to stop, she recently graduated Valedictorian from Utah Valley University with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. Katia actively participated in research to help improve women and newborn health outcomes and her project on GBS has earned her the prestigious UVU Board of Trustees Scholarship. She is originally from Quebec, Canada and is fluent in French, English and Spanish. When Katia is not caring for women and their families, you can find her in the mountains, running, bikejoring, and sledding with her pack of Wolfies!

MY STORY

"Some people believe I have a fascinating life story, but of course to me, it feels mundane.  I was born and raised in Quebec City and while I had a pretty uneventful childhood, I knew from a very young age that the city life wasn't for me. As a young adult I travelled the world searching for a more meaningful life, which I found in the remote Costa Rican jungle. I was blessed to settle in one of the most pristine places on earth, where I strived to live a simple sustainable life. I was convinced that there was no greater gift I could give my children then to provide a safe and peaceful place on earth for them to explore, grow, and thrive. I gave birth to my first two children at home in the U.S. with a midwife and it opened my heart to the world of midwifery. After moving to Costa Rica, I had my third child purposefully unassisted. I gave birth outside where I often slept under the moon and stars and it was the most beautiful and empowering experience. I got to breastfeed my son for the first time as I watched the sun setting over the ocean and felt such peace and serenity. And although it may sound like a dichotomy for a midwife to choose to have an unassisted birth, to me it says it all. Nowadays, women are birthing in a world where they often feel like they must surrender their sovereignty in order to get the help and support they deserve. As a health care provider, I believe women can have both a safe and empowering experience, where they feel validated, respected, and honored while also receiving excellent care." 

Trinette Thompson, CPM, LDEM

Trinette graduated from the Midwives College of Utah (MCU) in 2003 and has attended nearly 2000 births in her career. She is the mother of six wonderful children, five of which were born at home. Trinette and Katia worked together at Better Birth and are proud to share the same practice guidelines and hold the same high standard of care for their clients. Trinette is a NARM approved preceptor and served on the board for licensed direct entry midwives (LDEM) with the Utah’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).

Ambria Baker, Student (AUS)

Ambria is a devoted student midwife with a lifelong passion for birth, motherhood, and women’s wellness. She began her healthcare journey in 2016 as a Certified Nursing Assistant and has since worked in home health, hospice, and memory care. She is also trained as a doula and EMT.

Ambria is currently studying with Midwife to Be and is honored to be apprenticing at Innate Midwifery, bringing dedication and a deep respect for the birthing process. Her own journey into motherhood—including a planned home birth that led to a hospital transfer and NICU stay—has shaped her desire to walk alongside families with empathy and support.

Through years of navigating infertility and loss, while also loving her role as a mother for six years now, Ambria has experienced both the beauty and heartbreak that can come with fertility and birth. These experiences have deepened her compassion and commitment to helping others feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout their own journeys.

She treasures time with her husband and son, enjoys the outdoors, painting, running,  and is always learning more about natural health and holistic living.