My name is Baxter Snider. I’m a student at Midwives College of Utah and mother to four amazing boys. My children were all born during our time as a military family, which allowed me to be a part of many different birthing communities across the country. I have had babies in three states: civilian and military hospitals and home births. These unique experiences have shown me differing birth philosophies and helped to shape my views around birth. Informed consent leading to empowered decision-making is something I believe all birthing people should experience. I hope to help share these philosophies in Tennessee to better support parents through their birthing years.