About the Midwife

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Sydney Calero, Student Midwife

I am completing a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from the Midwives College of Utah, with graduation expected in Summer 2026. I am dedicated to supporting families through the sacred and transformative journey of childbirth, blending clinical training, lived experience, and deep respect for physiologic birth.

With extensive clinical experience and hands-on training, I provide holistic, individualized care rooted in respect for the natural process of birth. My goal is to create a nurturing, empowering environment where families feel truly heard, valued, and actively involved in their care, especially in the comfort and safety of their own home.

I believe birth is a sacred rite of passage. My role is to offer compassionate guidance, evidence-based knowledge, and an unwavering presence. I walk alongside families as a trusted partner, celebrating their strength, honoring their choices, and fostering confidence at every step.

A Few Facts About Me:

I’m a wife, homeschool mom to my two boys, and U.S. Navy military police veteran with a creative heart.. I can often be found baking sourdough, tie-dyeing, working with herbs, or capturing my real life through documentary photography.

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I am a homebirth mother myself.

I have labored in my own space, trusted my body, and experienced the deep vulnerability and strength that comes with choosing to birth at home. Those experiences are not separate from my work, they shape the way I show up for families, with empathy, respect, and a steady presence.

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Certifications & Licensure

  • Certified Waterbirth Provider- Waterbirth International

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

  • 2025 Wyoming Women of Influence (Health Care) Nominee- Wyoming Tribune Eagle

I Might Be The Midwife For You If:

You value a collaborative, relationship-centered approach to care and want to be an active participant in your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. You believe in taking radical responsibility for your health, your choices, and your birth experience, while engaging in shared decision-making with your care provider.

I may be a good fit if you:

  • Desire midwifery care rooted in physiology, evidence, and informed choice

  • Take ownership of your decisions and understand that choice and responsibility go hand in hand

  • Value open communication, mutual respect, and thoughtful conversation

  • Feel drawn to home birth or out-of-hospital birth settings

  • Want a provider who offers calm presence, honesty, and steady guidance

  • Understand that pregnancy and birth are dynamic processes that require flexibility, accountability, and trust

I believe the strongest care relationships are built on partnership, respect, and shared responsibility. I intentionally work with families who are engaged, reflective, and willing to take an active role in their care.

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My care may not feel like the right fit if you are seeking a highly directive or transactional care model, or if you prefer to hand off responsibility for decision-making entirely to your provider. Midwifery care with Moonlit Midwifery is collaborative and requires active participation, reflection, and shared responsibility.

  • This may not be the best match if you:

    • Are looking for guaranteed outcomes or certainty in how birth will unfold

    • Prefer a provider-led model where decisions are made for you

    • Feel uncomfortable taking ownership of your choices and their implications

    • Expect constant availability without shared boundaries or respect for limits

    • Are not open to conversation, flexibility, or informed consent discussions

    My role is to walk alongside you with skill, presence, and honesty; not to control, rescue, or override the process. The strongest care relationships are built on mutual respect, clear communication, and trust, and I prioritize working within those values.

I May Not Be The Midwife For You If…

What Working Together Looks Like

Our care relationship is built on mutual respect, open communication, and shared responsibility. I show up with clinical skill, presence, and honesty; you show up engaged, informed, and willing to participate actively in your care. Together, we create a thoughtful, collaborative approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Why I’m Passionate About Extended Postpartum Care

Postpartum care (and the lack of it) has shaped how I practice midwifery more than anything else.

Postpartum is often treated like a short recovery period, when in reality it is a season of ongoing physical healing, emotional adjustment, and profound identity change. I’ve witnessed how support can quietly fall away just as families are finding their footing and how isolating that can feel.

I also know this personally. Even with experience, knowledge, and support, I can see how much I would have benefitted from continued, intentional care later in the postpartum year. There are things that surface months after birth: questions, emotions, and shifts that don’t fit neatly into early postpartum visits.

This is why I choose to extend care beyond the traditional window. Not to monitor or fix, but to listen, to check in, and to hold space when it’s still needed.

This work is rooted in continuity, trust, and presence. It’s the kind of care I would want for myself, for my sisters, and for the families I serve; care that recognizes postpartum as a season, not a deadline.

Learn more about extended postpartum care