In this episode of The Birth Village Podcast, Morgan and Trisha sit down with nurses Melissa Webb and Laura Tritle to talk about Nurse-Family Partnership, a free, evidence-based nurse home-visiting program for first-time moms in Washington and Iron Counties. The conversation dives into how long-term, relationship-based support from pregnancy through age two can change the trajectory of a family’s life—emotionally, medically, and even financially—by giving parents education, resources, and a trusted person to call.

You’ll hear how Melissa and Laura bring decades of experience in labor and delivery, pediatrics, NICU, ER, and childbirth education into cozy, real-life visits that happen where parents feel most comfortable—often right in their own homes. They share what makes this program so unique: it’s client-led, nonjudgmental, and deeply focused on helping parents find their voice, advocate for themselves, and feel confident in caring for their babies and themselves.

We dive into:

• Who Melissa and Laura are, their backgrounds in nursing and birth work, and why they’re so passionate about walking with families long-term.

• What Nurse-Family Partnership actually is, how it works nationally, and how the new Southern Utah pilot is set up for first-time moms in Washington and Iron Counties.

• What visits look like in real life: how often nurses come during pregnancy and postpartum, where you can meet, and how flexible and individualized the schedule really is.

• How the program supports all birth choices and provider types—hospital, out-of-hospital, OBs, midwives, doulas—by helping parents prepare for appointments, ask questions, and advocate for the kind of care and birth they want.

• How nurses gently bring up things like safe sleep, food security, mental health, or developmental concerns without judgment, and how they connect families to other community resources when needed.

• Why those first six weeks postpartum are such a focus, and how regular check-ins can make a huge difference for maternal mental health, feeding, sleep, and overall adjustment.

• How Nurse-Family Partnership fits within Prevent Child Abuse Utah’s broader home-visiting programs (like Parents as Teachers, SafeCare, and STEP), including support for families with children up to age nine.

• What it looks like to teach parents to do developmental screenings and use simple, everyday activities to support their baby’s growth and milestones.

• The long-term research behind Nurse-Family Partnership showing better school readiness, more stability, and improved outcomes for both moms and kids years down the road.

• The importance of real, in-person connection and community for new parents—and how programs like this, along with The Birth Village, help rebuild that “village” so families don’t feel alone.

If you are interested in this program, here is the contact information for Melissa and Laura as well as a link to the facebook page they mentioned!

Laura Tritle:

EMAIL: ltritle@pcautah.org

PHONE: 435-301-2943

Melissa Webb:

EMAIL: mwebb@pcautah.org

PHONE: 435-383-1464

FACEBOOK: Prevent Child Abuse Utah - Southern Utah

This episode is an invitation to share this resource with the new parents in your life—because sometimes the most loving thing you can do is say, “Hey, I heard about this program, and I think it could be really good for you.”

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In this episode of The Birth Village Podcast, Morgan and Trisha talk about how to ask for help, get the support you really need, and find providers who actually align with your values and goals—especially around pregnancy and birth, but also for women’s health in general. Whether you’re navigating a UTI, a high-risk pregnancy, or just trying to choose between an OB, midwife, or doula, this conversation is all about tuning into what you want and building a care team that feels right for you.

We dive into:

• Why the first question isn’t “Who should I see?” but “What do I want?” when it comes to birth, care style, and interventions

• The difference between holistic and medical approaches (from UTIs to birth) and how to decide which route fits your situation and comfort level

• What “dual care” looks like (seeing both an OB and a home birth midwife) and how it can give you the best of both worlds in pregnancy support

• What it actually feels like to see a home birth midwife vs a standard OB office—and why the environment and relationship matter so much

• Why it’s okay (and smart) to interview providers, bring questions, and even switch providers late in pregnancy if something doesn’t feel right

• How to listen to your intuition, notice red flags, and pay attention to whether a provider genuinely seems interested in you as a person

• Building a birth and wellness “team” (OB, midwife, doula, chiropractor, pelvic floor therapist, etc.) that supports your values, not just your symptoms

• Using community—friends, local Facebook groups, and shared stories—to get real-world recommendations and clarity about what you want

• Giving yourself permission to seek second opinions, explore options outside your immediate area (like telehealth), and stop settling for care that doesn’t feel good

This episode is an encouragement to advocate for yourself, ask lots of questions, and remember that you are hiring your providers—they work for you, and you’re allowed to find a better fit if something feels off. You deserve care that is respectful, relational, and aligned with the kind of birth and life you’re trying to create.

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Special thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover.

In today’s episode, Morgan and Tia sit down to reflect on growth, change, and what it really means to have—and be—a village.

This new year brings an exciting shift for The Birth Village: while birth and postpartum remain at the heart of what we do, our mission is expanding to support women through every stage of life—from the teen years and menstrual health to motherhood, midlife, and beyond.

We talk about the power of showing up for one another, what true community looks like, and why “having a village” matters no matter your age or season of life.

We dive into:

• Why The Birth Village is expanding beyond pregnancy and postpartum

• The importance of women supporting women through every stage of life

• How community connection can protect your mental and emotional well-being

• The difference between pretending to care and actually showing up

• The small, meaningful ways we can practice being a village every day

• New ways to connect with the community in 2026: Facebook groups, local meetups, and more

Whether you’re a new mom, an empty-nester, or anywhere in between, this episode invites you to step into connection, compassion, and collective strength. Because no matter what season you’re in—you still belong in the Village.

🎧 Tune in and be inspired to create and nurture your own community of support.

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And don’t miss our upcoming community events and new Facebook group—it’s where real women, real stories, and real support come together.

Thanks to Jives for our music and Hailey Gafa Art for our beautiful album cover!