Who We Are

"Birthing Miles at home was a true blessing, as I was surrounded by an environment of support, the serenity I needed to focus, and the respect for my own personal birthing power. Mary Ann and Deana were strong yet sensitive, patient and kind, professional yet compassionate, positive and encouraging, and I thank them tremendously for helping me with this life altering experience."

Julie, mother of Miles

Mary Ann Baul, AASM, LM, RN, CPM,has been a licensed midwife since 1982, practicing in Flagstaff. She has an Associate of Applied Science in Midwifery from Northland Pioneer College and an Associate of Nursing from University of the State of New York. She is the former Executive Director of Midwifery Education Accreditation Council, a federally recognized agency that accredits schools for midwives in the United States. She has served as president and is a member of the Arizona Association of Midwives. She is also a member of Midwives Alliance of North America, National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, and Citizens for Midwifery. Mary Ann is married, the mother of one son, and a native of Flagstaff with nine brothers and sisters. When she gets an occasional day off, she loves hiking, gourmet vegetarian cooking, and most of all being with her family.

Becky Weidinger, BSEd, LM,grew up in Arizona on a farm and a ranch, choosing Northern Arizona for her college education. After earning a BS in Education there, she married and began raising a family and assisting her husband in his pastoral ministry. Her midwifery training began shortly after the birth of her sixth baby, having had three hospital births and then three homebirths with midwives. She became licensed as a midwife in Arizona in 1994. Five of her children are married and she has had the honor of delivering many of her grandchildren. One of her children is in college and still living at home. Becky is involved in the music ministry of the church and remains active as a midwife as well as in the birthing community of Flagstaff. She is a member of the Arizona Association of Midwives and the Midwives’ Alliance of North America. She enjoys music, needlework, photography, and most of all her large extended family.

Emily Perry, SM received her BS in Zoology from Northern Arizona University in 2003. She began her internship with us in 2009 after witnessing the midwives’ care of her sister-in-law and niece at their home birth. After working 8 seasons as a Grand Canyon River Guide she found herself on a new path to becoming a midwife. She is currently enrolled as a student at the National College of Midwifery. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her close extended family including her two nieces.

Deana Irvine, LM, CBC, CPM, was licensed in 2002 by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and in 2005 was nationally certified by the North American Registry of Midwives. She received her midwifery education through National College of Midwifery and completed her internship at Womancare Midwifery Center. She received her breastfeeding counselor certification in 2001 through Central Arizona College and teaches breastfeeding education classes. Deana previously enjoyed working in a hospital obstetric ward and newborn nursery as a nursing assistant. She is a member of Arizona Association of Midwives and Midwives Alliance of North America. Deana is married and the mother of four children, all of whom were home-schooled. In her time off she is active in her church, especially with outreach ministry and loves spending time with her seven grandchildren. She is currently taking some time off from midwifery while she prepares for a service project in the Middle East. She continues to teach our breastfeeding classes.