Midwifery near Ogden, UT

Biography: Mari Stuart completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Weber State University. She received her Master of Science degree in the Certified Nurse-Midwifery and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner programs from the University of Utah.

Care Philosophy: Christine Francis, CNM, MSN, is committed to treating the whole patient, including physical issues, but also emotional and spiritual wellbeing. By presenting all available options, she empowers women to make the best-informed decisions regarding their health care. Once patients choose how they want to give birth, Francis serves as a guide for them to achieve that end as safely as possible. She assists with all aspects of women's health and maternal care, from breast and gynecological exams to family planning, prenatal visits, vaginal deliveries and first assist for C-sections. Francis received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Weber State University and a master's in nursing, with a midwifery specialty, from the University of Utah. A wife and mom to three girls, Francis enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, baking, horseback riding, water and snow skiing.

Care Philosophy: Karen has been in practice with Circle of Life since 2000. She believes strongly that women should take their healthcare very seriously. She looks for every opportunity to teach the importance of preventative healthcare. She enjoys working in all areas of Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Infertility.

Biography: Jennifer Dunning was born and raised in Montana, receiving her Bachelor of Nursing from Montana State University in 2007. She moved to Philadelphia to work in University of Pennsylvania's Level 1 Trauma Center and also worked as an Operating Room/PACU, Emergency Department, and in the ICU in Missouri, Montana, and Utah, respectively. In August of 2023, Jen graduated from Georgetown University with her Women's Health Nurse Practitioner degree.Since Montana State University and Weber State University are in the same collegiate conference, Jen lovingly remembers traveling for athletic events to the beautiful city of Ogden. Nursing took her east, but opportunities in Ogden allowed for her to move back to the area.In her OB/GYN practice, Jen values caring for all women: adolescent through menopause, via annual exams and cervical, endometrial, and breast cancer screenings, as well as hormonal therapy as appropriate. She also enjoys guiding women through infertility, contraception counseling, preconception counseling, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, and postpartum care.Outside of the office, Jen loves to be outside all year, running, hiking, skiing, or swimming at the beach. While she wants to spend time with family more than anything, she feels blessed that her passion of caring for OB/GYN patients is what she gets to do for work.