Traci Palagi, LM, CPM
Empowered by the strength given to me on the day I birthed my first child, my future as a midwife was defined. I was overwhelmed by my desire to “pay back” the support and encouragement bestowed upon me by my midwife and eager to explore the academic side of the innate and fascinating progression of pregnancy and birth.
I enrolled in the Seattle Midwifery School in 1999 following several years of prerequisite courses. As a student, I was fortunate to acquire extensive clinical experience in several locations including Seattle Home Maternity Service, Puget Sound Birth Center, and a rotation at a public health hospital in Manila, Philippines.
Upon graduation I began employment with Puget Sound Birth Center in Kirkland, Washington, providing care at the birthing center in addition to attending home births. During this time I Co-chaired the Quality Management Program for the Midwifes Association of Washington State and for two years, taught a course at the Seattle Midwifery School. After five years of practicing in Washington State, we moved to Montana. I opened a midwifery practice, primarily attending home births. The practice grew quickly and I enjoyed my clients, my clinic, and the adventure of living in Central Montana. It was a positive experience in all, but after several years we moved back to Seattle to be closer to family.
I now live in Seattle with my husband of twenty years and our two teenage children. It is my sincere passion to practice midwifery and continue supporting families as they grow.
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