FAQs

Q: Do you support hospital births?
A: No, at this time I only offer support for families planning out-of-hospital births at Gather Grounded Midwifery Birth Cottage or Birth Care (birth center or homebirth). My focus is on providing comprehensive care in these environments, where I can fully support and honor the natural birthing process.

Q: What is midwifery care?
A: Midwifery care is a holistic approach to childbirth that respects and honors the natural process of birth. It includes prenatal, birth, and postpartum support tailored to the needs of each family. Midwives provide comprehensive care that focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of both the mother and baby.

Q: What is a Birth Assistant?
A: A Birth Assistant supports both the midwife and the family during the birthing process. This role includes providing comfort measures such as hip squeezing, emotional support, and practical assistance. Birth Assistants help ensure a calm and nurturing environment, allowing the midwife to focus on clinical care and the family to concentrate on the birthing experience.

Q: Are you a doula?

A: At this time, we do not offer doula services.

Q: What does midwifery care under supervision mean?
A: I am a learning midwife still apprenticing under the guidance of licensed teaching Midwife Racha Tahani Lawler Queen. This means I am gaining hands-on experience and education while providing care, under the close supervision and mentorship of an experienced midwife.

Q: Do you offer midwifery care in the DMV area?
A: Not at this time. Midwifery care is only available at Gather Grounded Midwifery in central Virginia.