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Special thank you to the late Claudia Booker, midwife and mentor, who gave us the idea for this incredible resource.
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Contact InformationPersonal Characteristics of PreceptorAcademic ApprenticeshipClinic InformationClinical ApprenticeshipMentorshipPreceptor TypeCredentialsOther requirements, comments, additonal information etc...
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Full NamePractice Location (City, State)Email AddressPhone NumberSelf-Identifying Diversity Characteristics Fluent LanguagesMidwifery InterestsDates Available for Incoming Academic Students?Highest Education/TypeMinimum Academic Student Level Required Average Number of Births per MonthDemographics of ClientsAverage Number of Clinical Apprentices in Practice at Any TimeDates Available for Incoming Clinical StudentsMinimum Clinic Experience Level Required Willing to mentor new CPMs?Routes of Entry the Midwife acceptsPEP Approved Preceptor MEAC Schools Willing to become a preceptor for other MEAC schools?Year You Passed the NARM ExamCurrent CPM Expiration DateAny higher education degreesLast Time this Form was Updated
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Cassaundra JahAustin, TXempoweredmidwife@gmail.com808.283.5373female, white, bisexual, cisgenderedEnglishWorking with survivors of sexual abuse, Lactation, Mood disorders, Circle of Security Parenting, Birth Justice, Vicarious Trauma, Increasing potential for empowering experiences, PP mood disorders, Diversity, Access, Birth JusticeCurrently availableBS Aerospace Engineering, MS Aerospace Sciences, AS Midwifery, all but dissertation Aerospace Sciences and Midwifery ResearchBeginner0NANANAOberserverYesAllEligibleNCM, NMIYes20102022AS Midwifery, BS &MS Aerospace Engineering5/29/2020
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A'Maya EttienOakland, CAaikiwoman@gmail.com915.497.2530Female, white, bisexualCurrently available0N/AN/AN/ASome assistingYesEligibleNCM, NMI, MCUYes200720208/7/2018
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Rebekah Blythe
stillwatersbirthservices@gmail.com
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Jenny WestAlbuquerque,NMjwest959@gmail.com5052944359female, whiteWaterbirth, hypnosis, teaching, mentoringcurrently availableBS degree in Recreation and Natural Science, can precept ASM level studentsall levels, not qual for masters prog2-4insurance, self-pay, no medicaid0-22019ObserverYesAllYesNCM, NMIYes199820205/18/2018
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Sara HowardLos Angeles, CAsaracorine@gmail.com818-625-1574cisgendered white jewish woman, married to a womanHome birth practice, also has fertility component to practice (primarily IUI for same sex couples), also an IBCLC lactation consultant currently unavaile (has senior student) BA degree in Creative Writing, ASM in midwiferyexperienced/advanced 1-3priority given to POC and LGBTQIA clients 12019 (Feb) Advanced assistant YESAny applicable to CAEligibleNCM, Nizonhi Yes201320199/6/2018
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Tanya WalkerSan Luis Obispo, CA
Centralcoastmidwife@gmail.com
805-202-6575Female, Home birth, water birthNow PEP midwife, 5 years of collegeAll levels 1-3Self pay, private insurance 1-2March 2019NoneYesAnyYesNMI, NCMYes 200820219/5/2018
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Marea GoodmanOakland, CA
marea@restoremidwifery.com
831-241-8089
Cis-woman, white, Jewish, lesbian/queerHome birth, IUIsNowBachelor’s, NMI graduate All leveld1-4LGBTQ+, POC, white, hetero; self-pay, prívate insurance, sliding scale1Unknown No minimum SureAny legal in CAEligibleNCM, NMIYes201420209/23/2018
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Deborah (Fawn) Studebaker
Sacramento, CA4midwife@gmail.com707 738-8747Female, whiteHB and BC birth, fertility counseling, IUI, waterbirth and classes. Available nowAll levels2-4Self pay, insurance no medi-cal1-2YesAnyEligible NCM NMIYes200620198/7/2018
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Madi Nolan GrimesJuneau, Alaskamadi@juneaubirthcenter.org(907)586-1203cisgendered, white womanHome and birth center birth. Well-women counselingAvailable nowASM through National College of MidwiferyAll levels4Self pay, insurance, medicaid1-2no minimumYesMEAC and State onlyYesNCM, Midwives' College of UtahYes20132019ASM8/7/2018
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Amy TateDallas, Txoriginsbirthdallas@gmail.com4692919129Female, WhiteBirth Center, some home births Available NowBeginner8Insurance, Self Pay1-2October 2018NoneYesMEAC PreferredYES20182021
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Kaitlyn Wagesoriginsbirth@gmail.com
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Paula Schnebelt
Heartofmidwifery@gmail.com
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Catherine Akerson BaileyPortland, ORunfurlingbirth@gmail.com(503) 310-9715White, Queer, Gender QueerHome birth practice serving people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, races, classes, etcBA in Art, Psychology, BS in Midwifery from Birthingway College of MidwiferyBeginner0-5Wide variety - self pay, insurance, medicaid1AnyMaybeAllYesBirthingway, MCU, NCMYes20132023BA, BS2/1/2022
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Jennifer CaveAnchorage, AKmidwifemom10@gmail.com907-315-9916yesall3-61-2
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Michelle Ingram-SandersBedford, INmothernurtured@gmail.com(812) 329-4547Female, whiteHome birth practice, serving a growing number of AmishN/AI am a PEP CPM who went back for my ASM, graduated magna cum laude3-6Mostly self-pay12023AnyYesMEACYesMCU, NCM, SWTCYes201001/2023ASM7/26/2020I only accept students who are enrolled in a MEAC program. I do not provide academic preceptorship, only clinical preceptorship.
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Katarra Shaw
lunamadremidwifery@gmail.com
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Cindy HaagBerkeley, CA
pacificamaternity@gmail.com
510-280-5543female, cisgendered, white lesbianBirth center trying to increase access for all people facing barriers. Evidenced based, respectful and culturally appropriate care.BA in Secondary Science Education. 9-12Wide variety3Spring 2019Any levelMEAC or CNMnot in CANCM, NMI, Bastyr, MCU, BirthwiseYes1990?Current9/15/2018We ask for a year commitment for clinical students.
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Erika UrbanSt Peter, MN
erika@rivervalleybirthcenter.com
507-934-1565F, white, not religious,Birth center owner, providing care to medicaid population. Increasing access for low-income and rural families. Essential Community Provider status.Summer 2019Beginner8Mostly medicaid, rural population2Summer 2019Must have completed observesyesMEAC or CNMyesSWTC, NCM, Birthwise,yes200920208/8/2018
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Juli Tilsnertrainingmidwives@gmail.com
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Jennifer WeeseHarrisburg, PA
lifewithinbirthservices@gmail.com
717-377-8757Homebirth Practice, Water BirthOctober 2018Experienced3-4Varies, significant segment is conservative Christian1AssistantPEP, MEACYesMCUYes20152018, renewing soon8/15/2018
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Gina DacostaPuerto Ricoparterapr@gmail.com7872170995Woman, LatinaHomebirth Practice, Water Birth, etc, etc!!!Nov. 2018, and next yearMA in Italian StudiesMiddle and experienced2all self paid0-12019middle and experiencedyesAllYesnot yetyes2012will renew Sept. 20188/21/2018
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Paula HostlerJacobus, PApaula.hostler@gmail.com717-424-4478Available nowAll levels3-5Varied, mix of Plain and English0-2Oct 2018ObserverYesAllYesBirthwise, NCM, Midwives College of UtahYes200920198/15/2018
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Cristi LewisFallbrook, CAacornmidwives@gmail.com760-645-3447Female, white, queer, Spanish-speakingLM owned and operated birth center and home birth practice serving a diverse economic and ethnic population. Serving mostly low-income families on the Medicaid system and Spanish-speaking community.Contact for availabilityB.S. BiologyAll levels10-12Diverse ethnicities, low-income, Spanish-speaking, cash pay, insurance, Medicaid6-8Contact for availabilityAnyNot at this timeMEAC preferredNCM, Nizhoni Institute of Midwifery, MCU, BirthwiseYes201420214/27/2020
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Susan Gill
midwifemamasue@gmail.com
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Dania SheltonGrass Valley,CA.danduny@gmail.com530-559-0328Female, white, MuslimHome birth practice in a rural settingavaiable nowdiploma from NMIAll2-4all1nowobserver or assisitantyesAllYesNCM, NMIYes201020208/22/2018
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Katia LeMoneCuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, MEXICOkatialemone@gmail.com575-636-4627Female, white,living in Mennonite communityHome birth, Birth Center, free-standing, hospital based Birth Center, Doula Project with local community hospital, herbal clinic attached to birth center located in Mennonite community in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua Mexico. Water Birth and VBACs.Contact for availabilityMPH in Maternal and Child Health, TulaneAll Levels for experience in diverse settings.4Mostly white, Mennonite, Low German/some English Speakers. Some Hispanic clients.8Januaryyes20219/9/2018
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Sue Wolcott Siskiyou County, CAShastamidwives@gmail.comContact for availability1
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Kim PekinWinchester and Chantilly, VAkimpekin@gmail.com240-422-3889Female, white/hispanicBirth center and home birth practices in suburban and rural areas. CABC accredited birth centers.NowMEAC diploma from National Midwifery Institute. Bachelor of Business Administration from Pacific Lutheran University.All8-20all2NowObserveryesAllYesNCM, NMI, can do others if I have the application.Yes200920217/7/2020
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Laura PerezSan Francisco Bay Area, CAparterachalaca@gmail.com415-846-8950Native Latina, immigrant, raised working classEnglish, SpanishFull spectrum midwifery care, home birth, birth center, pregnancy options counseling, HBAC, prioritizing care for women of colorOct 2020Masters in Management in Human Services with a specialization in Child and Family Services, CPM, LMexperienced2mainly working class WOC and white women, some middle class WOC and white women2Oct 2020assistantyesallNoNCM, MCUYes20132022MMHS7/8/2020preference for precepting students of color
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Paula SchnebeltNapa, CApaula@themidwives.com707-287-2822Female, WhiteHome & Water birth practice serving Napa/Sonoma/Solano/Marin counties. LM since 2006, have attended over 1000 birthsAvailable nowLM, CPM - passes Challenge test thru NMIAll2-5All1-3. Currently only one as two recently had babiesNowanyyesallyesNMI, NCMyes200620219/9/2018
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Ellen Levitt
wombservicemidwives@gmail.com
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Lisa Marie Sanchez Oxenham
SacredJourneyMidwifery@gmail.com
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Jayme MooreAustin, TXjaymekmidwife@gmail.com512-769-3612queer, Spanish speaking angloI am a midwife and staff development director at large birth center. I am currently working on creating a secondary trauma workshop.nowBA. LM, CPM5all2 -5nowmeacyesNCM, MCU, ATMyes2009201911/25/2018
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Mary Sommersmasmmrsmidwife@gmail.com 50
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Lori Luytenloriapmmidwife@gmail.com30-50
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Jeanne Andersonblessedbirthlady@gmail.com
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Rachel EngelLongmont, COrachie.engel@gmail.com352-262-4275She/her/hers, white, Currently on parental leave from doing birthsOpen RM, CPM, ASM, BA All0Mostly white, sliding scale 1Not available AnyNot at this time Meac YesNCMYes2013202012/19/2019
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Luna TierraEl Paso, TX; Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahualunatierramidwives@gmail.com915-562-2222Group practice, primarily Chicana/Mexicana, RJ focus, cross border, bilingual, commitment to anti-racismReproductive Justice, training and precepting by and for women of color primarily and others underrepresented in field. MUST speak Spanish well; must be committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression work; willing to work in Ciudad Juarez and Palomas Mexico; global health focusongoingall have LM, CPM, BSany5-10Chicana, Mexicana, Anglo; VBAC due to high cesarean rate in area; self pay2YES!AllyesNCM, Utah, BirthwiseYesRK Licensed before existence of CPM; AG 2016; MA 2019 varies3.1.2019
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Angela C. TrubyPortland, Oregonangelatruby@gmail.com971-275-6106female, white, open to all faith traditions, identify as she/herHome birth practice providing holistic, skilled and compassionate relationship-based care for our diverse client base. Serving Portland, Oregon and Southwest Washington. Passionate about training intelligent new midwives in a nurturing environment. Licensed in Oregon and Washington, serving 3-4 clients due each month.Currently seeking student midwife to begin spring, summer or fall of 2021BSM from Birthingway College of Midwifery; BA from Oberlin College; MDiv from Pacific School of Religion. all experience considered; prefer beginner student midwife 3-4wide variety of client demographics~ serving urban as well as rural families, range of ethnicities (although majority Ango), range of religious and non-religious beliefs, trans and same sex couples welcome 1-2Flexible; hoping to take a new apprentice this spring/summerObserveryes!AllNARM approved preceptorBirthingway College of Midwifery, Midwives College of Utahyes2009June 14, 2022; will be renewing on timeM. Div3/24/2021I look forward to considering any interested student midwives! Please contact me for an interview!
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Jeni RectorHampton, VirginiaJeni@thevillagemidwife.com757-472-2936 Female group. White & Mexican. LGBTQ friendly. Christian, Mormon, Spiritual. We provide compassionate care for all people. Regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, economic or relationship status. We serve a diverse community throughout SE Virginia. We offer lactation support, childbirth education and postpartum support. We also have experience working with abuse and trauma victims and their special needs. We offer waterbirth, VBAC etc... We have a birth center and we offer home and hospital birthing options. . I am usually available. NARM ApprenticeshipI prefer phase 2 students. 4-6Christian, Mormon, Mennonite, Muslim, Atheist, Agnostic1-2I am usually available.I prefer phase 2.ABSOLUTELY!! AllYes
I am a preceptor for : North American Registry of Midwives
Indiana State University
Walden University
South University
University of Cincinnati
Hollins University
Christopher Newport University
National Midwifery Institute
National College of Midwifery
Midwives College of Utah
Yes2007Yes3/5/2019All will considered.
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Kathleen PotthoffBellevue, WAprana.hands@gmail.com310-503-0461Female, white, spiritualBA PsychologyBeginner and Experienced6-8Various religious/non-religious, diverse racial population but predominantly white2-3April 2019ObserverNot at this timeMEAC primarilyNo
Bastyr University BirthingWay College
Yes20152019 - in process of renewal3/16/2019
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Christine Thain
Chris@eastsidebirthcenter.com
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Sarah HoodLexington KYSarahHoodCPM@gmail.com8595766550female/she/hersout of hospital birth, breastfeedingSummer 2019 and afterMasters in Midwifery from Stonybrook University (ACMB) and also graduated from Birthwise (MEAC accredited)any level2-350% Medicaid, mix of suburban and rural (I don't consider Lexington urban)1 or 2Summer 2019 and afterany levelyesMEAC or other accredited schoolYesMCUyes200602/20224/1/2019
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Joseph LodzAlbany,GA lodzsj@gmail.com646-637-7020female/she/herhigh risk rural urban hospital based setting2019
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Morgan MillerBend, ORbendbirthcenter@gmail.com541-749-4660female/she/her2019BA, LDM, LM, CPMany6-81-2NowPrimary PreferredyesAllNARM approved preceptor
NMI, NCM, Birthwise, Southwest Tech, MCU
yes20177/29/20215/13/2019Work in group practice with Janette and Sophia and take students only as a group
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Janette GyeskyBend, ORbendbirthcenter@gmail.com
541-749-4660
female/she/herBS, LDMany6-81-2Now
Primary Preferred
yesAll
NMI, NCM, Birthwise, Southwest Tech, MCU
yes~20055/13/2019
Work in group practice with Morgan and Sophia and take students only as a group
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Sophia HeickBend, ORbendbirthcenter@gmail.com
541-749-4660
female/she/herASM from NCM, BS Anthroany6-81-2Now
Primary Preferred
yesAllyes20185/13/2019
Work in group practice with Morganand Janette and take students only as a group
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Madison Cheshiremidwifemadison@gmail.com
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Maria KingSan Bernardino,CAmydwife@gmail.com714-470-1506female/she/herCNManyVarious
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Jewel BrightenPrescott, AZ2beborn@gmail.com928/642-4383female/she/herbirth center, home birth, water birth, undisturbed birth in all settingsMEAC diploma through MLL, BS Studio Artexperienced, advanced1-2various1nowprimary preferredyesallMCU, NCMyes20132026BS studio art10/13/2025
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Anissa Sartini LM CPMDallas, TXsartini.anissa@gmail.com214-205-8221Atheist, Middle Eastern descent, queer, she/they, hard of hearingHome birth, first births, water birth, VBAC, serving queer and POC populations2020, currently only accepting primary studentsBA from Smith College, CPM, LMPrefer a little academic and practical experience first, but flexible1-5Very diverse clintele. White, black, Hispanic, international1 to 4 of different levels. No more than two per training phase.NowCurrently have two in Observes. Would welcome Primary students. YesAll NoNCM and MIA I believeYes201706/202112/30/2019Preference given to POC or queer students. Must be embrace a large variety of client backgrounds and family configurations.
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Amanda Chandleramanda@mbmidwife.com
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Wendi ClecknerTempe, AZ
freedomandtheseed@gmail.com
4805281689she, herPostpartum careimmediateLM CPM BM JDany4-6VERY diverse2-5ImmediateanyyesallyesNCM, MIAyes200020222/1/2020I am strongly committed to midwife students of color.
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Taya MohlerSebastopol, CA
communitymidwifery.birth@gmail.com
7076722654she/herHomebirth and Birth Center, water birth, VBAC, all variations of normal on low risk people, all prental and postpartum care for birthing person and baby, herbal and dietry counseling, well person exams, preconeption/fertility support, breast/chest/lymph healthimmediateLM CPM ASMOpen to all4-6Diverse 1NowAnyyesAllNoNCMyes201320232/3/2020Open to all students of any ethinicity, sexual orientation and background.
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Morgan MillerBath, ME
contact@morganmillermidwifery.com
2072452298she/herHome Birth, Preconception, Conception, IUI, Well Body2020LM LDM CPM BAany3Diverse 1Fall 2020anyyesallnoNCM, NMI, Birthwise, Birthingwayyes201720214/11/2020
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Brianne MinguraMeridian, IDbmingura@gmail.com5627061679she/herBirth center, home birth, water birthimmediateLM, CPM, BA, MAany6-20mostly LDSn/aFall 2021anynoallnoNCMyes201910-21-217/1/2021
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Cindy LyboltNW In/Chicago
midwifecindycdem@gmail.com
2197077131home birh, lactationfallCPM, CDEM,any3-4Diverse n/ayesMEACyesMCU
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Tracy Lough
peacefulbirthingmidwife@gmail.com
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Michelle Rey
micheller@midwiferycollege.edu
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Stephanie Williams
midwifestephaniewilliams@gmail.com
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Jasmin Kanevski
jasmink73@midwiferycollege.edu
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Jennifer Hall CPM, LMmidwifejenny@gmail.com
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Wallene Stoddard, CNMMeridian, IDwstoddardcnm@gmail.com(208) 884-1223Accepts students of MEAC accredited programs at all levels.Births: 6-20 per month
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Allegra Hillallegra.hill@gmail.comLM, CPM, IBCLC
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Shari Stone-Ulrich
Sharions60@midwiferycollege.edu
CNM
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Katia L'EcuyerSalt Lake City, Utahinnatemidwifery@gmail.com888-755-7155No particular self-identityFrench, English, SpanishMicrobiology Research on GBS and probioticsNo academic students, only clinical student positions availableAssociate in Midwifery, Bachelor of Science in Biology & Minor in ChemistryBeginner8 births/monthSome clients are LDS, not all2-3 apprentices at a timeAUS positions available at this timeObserver ok, but Assistant ideal must have CPR and NRPYes can mentor new CPMAll entryYes, NARM approved preceptor for PEPMCU, NMI, NCM, Mercy in Action (and I can't remember them all...)Yes, happy to be a preceptor for any MEAC school201120247/2021
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Miyogo Bosire Nairobi city Kenyabosireevans3@gmail.com254716090703black, christianEnglishEmONC mentor and Nurse Midwife2024Diploma in Nurse Midwife202 to 3next yearYes can mentor new CPMAll entryyes, NARM approved preceptor for PEPNoYes, happy to be a preceptor for any MEAC school
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Heather RobinsonDetroit, MIBirthbeautifuldetroit@gmail.com(313) 585-6335English, SpanishBA, Paramedic, CPM4black,caucasian,latinx,queer201620241/1/2022
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Ariel BernsteinSaco, Mainemidwifeariel@gmail.com207-200-7211Jewish, Queer, Neurodivergent , she/her, cis English, HebrewHome births, Spiritual midwifery, Breech birth, VBACs, assisted conception, making midwifery care more acessible Spring 2022CPM, LM, CLEC. Bachelor's degreeaccepting all levels0-3rural families, mostly lower income1Summer 2022all levels welcomeyesalleliggibleFaculty at Birthwise before it closedyes20162023BA in linguistics2/4/2022
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Peggy Cohen, LMPeggysalvacohen@gmail.com
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Heather LeMaster, LM, CPMSan Diego, CAheather@sdcmidwives.com858-278-2930she/herEnglishHomebirth and Freestanding Birth Center, water birth, VBAC, all prental and postpartum care for birthing person and baby, dietary counseling, well person exams, preconceptionLM, CPM3-5diverse1-2yesallyesNizhoni Institute of Midwifery before it closed and MCUyes201020236/6/2022
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Patrice BobierHesperia, MIpatrice@fullcirclemidwifery.com231-861-2234she/herEnglishHome Births.CPM, LMExperienced preferred4Diverse, rural and small town, some Plain church families, mostly lower income1-2Fall 2022 / Spring 2023AssistantYesMEACYesSWTC, NMI, MCUyes19979/2024no7/25/2022fax 517-579-0455
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Adrian FeldhusenSalem, NHadrianf68@midwiferycollege.eduEnglishNHCM, CPM
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Amy MillerFunkstown, MDredhousebirthcare@gmail.com
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Annie KuntzEl Paso, TXannie.kuntz.midwife@gmail.com
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Jennifer RabinsPrescott Valley, AZjenniferrabinscpm@gmail.com
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Samantha J. LommassonHONEYSUCKLEMIDWIFERY@GMAIL.COM
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Karen DeWitt Portland ORdrdewitt@canyonmedcenter.com503.252.8125
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Alison FischmanWolcott, VTarfischman@gmail.com802-227-2726EnglishMaster's degree4rural, low-income1yesAllNCMyes20182025MA9/21/2023
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Elizabeth Fewell Keller, TXelizabethjfewell@gmail.com
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Luna TIerra Birth CenterEl Paso, TXlunatierramidwives@gmail.com915-562-2222
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Toni at Blooming Moon MidwiferyTupelo, MS, serving Northeast Mississippi and southeast TN blooming.moon_midwifery@yahoo.com662-255-8283black traditional midwifeHome birth practice, traditional midwifery. herbalism, traditional midwifery, rural midwifery, low resource settings. mentorship for black pep studentsCPM LM-TNpep and various meac schools, as well as CIM and those wishing to not certify yes NCM, MCU, and Mercy in action mutual respect. nrp, cpr, car, willing to work on scheduled time that revolves around other apprentices that are also in the practice
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Brenda Margaret (Meg) Glascoff Rodenbusch CPM LM, Home Birth HoneyDripping Springs TXlimestonebutterfly@gmail.comCPM LM
Licensed 2012 - present
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Jenna Payne Freedom, Maine inservicetolife@gmail.com
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Dorothy Lee CNM
Takoma Park, Marylanddorothy@birthcare.org
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Donna LaffertyBumpus Mills, TNwifemommidwife@gmail.com931-232-5909
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Rachel MastMeridian, Idahorachel.d.mast@gmail.com(208) 884-1223EnglishOngoing availability- can accomodate 3-4 students at a timeGraduate of Birthwise Midwifery SchoolNo requirement, accept students of all phases12Mostly conservative3-4OngoingNo requirementNoMEAC enrolledYesAlready approved by most, and open to working with allYes20127/13/2028No10/14/2025
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