About Cypress Midwifery Co

Shani Van Patten

Shani is a Certified Professional Midwife through the North American Registry of Midwives and a Licensed Midwife with the state of Texas. Shani has been a part of the birth & parenting community since 2014. Early on, she fell in love with the Midwifery Model of Care as she was serving families as a Birth and Postpartum Doula.  After a rigorous apprenticeship, Shani became a Licensed Midwife in early 2021.

Shani has spent the last 3 years serving in high volume, diverse birth center settings, but her heart has continued to be madly in love with homebirth since the first birth she attended.  In the midst of her career as a midwife, she has experienced her own unplanned cesarean and a victorious and healing homebirth after cesarean, which only continued to fan the flame of empathy and autonomy in the birth space. She holds certifications in BLS, CPR and NNR. Shani is married to her best friend and a mama to two of the sweetest little boys. 

Certifications, trainings, and continued education

  • Preceptor with The Association of Texas Midwives

  • Spinning Babies Optimal Fetal Positioning and Resolving Shoulder Dystocia Trained

  • Birth Emergency Skills Trained (BEST)

  • Midwifery Preceptor with NARM, ATM and Mercy in Action

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Advanced Provider

  • Certified Professional Midwife through North American Registry of Midwives

  • Basic Life Support Certified

  • Midwifery Wisdom Advanced Practice Skills

  • Midwifery Wisdom Fetal Heart Tone Monitoring Trained

  • Midwifery Wisdom Phlebotomy and IV Training

  • Mercy In Action Expect the Unexpected Trained

  • Certified Birth Register

  • Lactation Training with DSHS

  • Breech Without Borders -In Progress

Safety

We prioritize the health and well-being of both mother and baby, utilizing evidence-based practices and thorough prenatal care to ensure a safe and empowering homebirth experience.

Autonomy

We believe in honoring each family's unique choices, empowering parents with the knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions throughout their birthing journey.

Empathy

We provide compassionate care that honors your emotional journey, offering support that acknowledges and respects your feelings throughout the pregnancy and birth experience.

Collaboration

Our approach is rooted in partnership, working closely with families and other healthcare providers to create a personalized and holistic birthing experience that respects and values everyone's input.

Carry Them Ministries

Supporting Carry Them Ministries is deeply important to me, as it's a cause the Lord has placed on my heart. After catching the baby of the ministry's founder, Mandy, a year and a half ago, I felt a strong connection to their mission in Nigeria. To contribute to their impactful work, a portion of each service package from my practice goes directly towards supporting Carry Them Ministries. You can also donate below if you feel called:

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