Hundreds gathered at the Shasta District Fairgrounds in Anderson, California, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, to honor Nora McNeill, RN and licensed midwife, who has dedicated 50 years to serving families in Redding and across Northern California. The free, family-friendly event celebrated her remarkable career, during which she has attended more than 1,185 births—many in home settings—while mentoring future midwives and advocating for low-risk pregnancies outside traditional ho

Earlier we posted an article about Nora McNeill a Redding based registered midwife who has been helping mothers bring children into this world for over fifty years. There will be an anniversary celebration open to the public on March 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm. The gala event will be held at the Shasta District Fair and Event Center in Anderson, CA.

In the quiet hills of Northern California, where the Sacramento River winds through Redding like a lifeline, Nora McNeill has spent half a century ushering new lives into the world. With gentle hands and an unshakeable faith, Nora a licensed midwife (RN, LM) has attended over a thousand births, turning what could be moments of fear into triumphs of empowerment. As she has completed her 50th year in midwifery. An exciting and inspiring documentary about her life is in the wor