During your birth, an experienced midwife will join me in addition to one or two of my apprentice or assistant midwives, to provide you with the most efficient birth team. We welcome all families seeking a safe and supported birthing experience, same-sex families, single parents, surrogates, and families with diverse religious and cultural beliefs.
Kelley with Erin and Amelia |
Having spent time in West Africa, Kelley is increasingly familiar with Muslim lifestyle and is sensitive to the needs of of those living according to the Qur'aan, including those in polygamous households. Our approach is very holistic in nature, using preventative care to keep mother and baby safe. We incorporate of knowledge of herbs and homeopathic, as well as referrals for complimentary alternative care, as desired.
We have a "no-harm" philosophy for mothers and babies and strive to prevent all unecessary interventions. When Moms are relaxed and let their body and baby decide how to birth, I believe and have witnessed that birthing is a gentle and pleasurable experience that is often very comfortable and full of many emotions including strength, fulfillment, and ecstasy. Birth holds a special intimacy that unites families in the most fantastic sense. In a culture that does not fully value birth, it is my goal to respect it's beauty and ensure that every woman I meet feels empowered and fulfilled from her birth experience.
Joyce Kimball, Assisting Midwife
Joyce is mother of two children; David, born in a hospital with a CNM in 1995 and Julia, born at home in 1999 with a midwife. Once a Human Resource Director, in 1998 she changed careers and began attending births as a doula and apprentice midwife. Joyce has been practicing midwifery for nearly five years, and she attends births in a variety of settings as a doula or as a midwife. In addition to birth services, Joyce also offers birth healing sessions, Reiki, and Chakra Balancing. She is a perfect compliment to our birth team and we know that you'll agree, she is simply wonderful!
Erin Sweeney, Assistant Midwife
In addition to her role as assistant midwife, Erin has a fulltime massage practice offering therapeutic massage and bodywork. Her vision is to help create a serene and truly relaxing space for families during childbirth. She is an ALACE trained professional doula, serving to support and empower women through labor and childbirth. Erin is present at most prenatal, postpartum, and home visits and will assist the midwives at your birth. There is much to do at a home birth, and you will see how busy and essential she is to us and to you!
Gina Forbes, Assistant Midwife
Gina is an ALACE-certified doula and a midwife. She is currenty working toward her masters in midwifery studies at Lesley University where she isstudying birth culture and midwifery in the US and abroad. Gina has a passion for women's health and wellness, as well as an interest in holistic modalities of healing. Gina helps to create a trusting, safe, and intuitive connection with our clientsand bring a calm presence to every birth.
