Carly Beaulieu – Registered Midwife (she/her)

Carly’s passion for midwifery began after her son was born at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital in 2003. She subsequently had a homebirth with her daughter and loved it so much she felt the need to help others do the same.

Carly began serving women in childbirth as a doula in Calgary. She then graduated with a Master of Science in Midwifery from the Midwives College of Utah.

In 2010, Carly moved to Edmonton to begin her clinical practice and she started out working at the Westview Hospital in Stony Plain. When the maternity unit was closed at Westview in 2011, Carly was fortunate enough to be a part of the opening of Lucina Centre!

She is now the Practice Lead for Lucina Midwives. Carly is very honoured to serve the women of Edmonton and area.

Laura Gibb – Registered Midwife (she/her)

Erin Laing – Registered Midwife (she/her)

I’ve been a Registered Midwife since graduating from UBC in 2014, and have worked in Calgary and Taber until landing back in Edmonton. I grew up on the prairies and am happy to be home again in Amiskwaciwâskahikan. My path to midwifery has twisted and turned through epidemiology and public health, entomology and parasitology, but birth has been a fascination since childhood. I love witnessing pregnant and birthing folks find their power and supporting them to build upon it.

I became a mum in 2020, and have been searching for the right balance of parenting and on-call midwifery ever since.  I am currently working as a support to the midwives in my community by providing them with coverage for time off, help with clinic, and attending births as a second attendant.

Entering parenthood in COVID lockdown made me even more attuned to the vulnerability that isolation can add to the transformative process of parenting, and I continue to fiercely center my practice around providing a safe place for pregnant people to birth and parent their children.

Parenting is by far the most fun and immersive thing I have ever done, but birth, lactation and placentas are tied for second.  I also love growing and preserving food, cooking, finding insects and mushrooms with my child, and building things with clay and fiber. 

I provide care in English and French. I am a proudly queer midwife.

Stefanie McKinnon – Registered Midwife (she/her)

My passion for midwifery was ignited by a deep-seated conviction to support families throughout the entirety of their pregnancy. My journey began in Edmonton, where I served as a doula for 15 years, accompanying families through the intimate moments of childbirth, both at home and in hospital settings. As a doula, I witnessed the spectrum of human resilience and vulnerability, which fueled my advocacy for informed choice and evidence-based care. In addition to my doula work, I received certifications as a lactation counselor and childbirth educator, equipping myself with knowledge and skills to comprehensively support families in their prenatal, birth, and postpartum journeys.

Now, as a member of the Lucina Midwives team, I am privileged to continue my work in nurturing families through the transformative experience of childbirth. Grounded in the principles of midwifery, I strive to provide care that is both compassionate and supportive. I am proud to advocate for the specific needs of diverse family structures, while also honouring the autonomy and choices of each individual I serve. Every decision and every moment carries weight and meaning, and my mission is to ensure that families feel supported, empowered, and informed every step of the way.

Outside of the birthing room, you’ll often find me immersed in the rhythm of nature, whether it’s pounding the pavement on a morning run, cycling, or hiking through the mountains with my family. When I seek solace in quieter moments, you’ll find me in the garden or knitting, discovering beauty in the simplicity of creation.

Kayla Woodman – Office Manager (she/her)

As the Lucina Birth Centre and Lucina Midwives Office Manager, Kayla handles everything behind-the-scenes to keep things running smoothly.

When not working at the birth centre, she spends her time with her children or at Macewan University as a nursing student. Kayla also passionately supports and guides expecting families as a Certified DONA Birth Doula & Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator. She teaches monthly and weekly Birth Prep Workshops at the Lucina Birth Centre.

Samantha Hyvarinen – Operations Manager (she/her)

Samantha is the Operations Manager at Lucina Birth Centre and Lucina Midwives and has a deep love for every part of the birthing and postpartum process. She finds great joy in supporting families during this transformative time and feels honored to work alongside the incredible midwives serving Edmonton and the surrounding communities.

At Lucina Birth Centre, Samantha oversees the day-to-day operations—from running tours and whipping up waffles to ensuring everything is running smoothly so families can focus on their birth experience in a safe, welcoming environment.

Outside of Lucina, she is also a passionate birth and postpartum doula. She enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and caring for her beloved chickens. She has a wonderful and supportive husband, and together they’re raising three amazing kids. As a family, they spend much of their time at the hockey rink and share a strong love for the game.

Samantha is currently completing her business degree to further grow her skills and continue contributing to the meaningful work she’s so passionate about. She feels incredibly grateful to be part of a community dedicated to supporting families with care and compassion.