FAQs

Q: Do you support hospital births?

A: No. At this time, I only support families planning to give birth at home with Myrtle Tree Midwifery or as a Birth Assistant at Birth Care & Women’s Health (homebirth or birth center). 

Q: What is midwifery care?

A: Midwifery care is a holistic approach to pregnancy and birth that honors the natural process. It includes prenatal, birth, and postpartum support tailored to each family’s needs. Midwives care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of both the birthing person and baby.

Q: What is a Birth Assistant?

A: A Birth Assistant supports both the midwife and the family during the birthing process. This includes providing comfort measures like hip squeezing, emotional support, practical assistance, and setup/breakdown of the birth space. Birth Assistants help ensure a calm, nurturing environment so the midwife can focus on clinical care and the family can concentrate on the birthing experience.

Q: Are you a doula?

A: No. At this time, I do not offer doula services.

Q: What does midwifery care under supervision mean?

A: I am a Learning Midwife, currently providing care under the supervision of Hadassah Bellot, CPM, of Myrtle Tree Midwifery. This means that while I am gaining hands-on experience and education, all care is guided, overseen, and supervised by a licensed midwife.

Q: Do you offer midwifery care in the DMV area?

A: Yes. Midwifery care is available under supervision in the DMV area through Myrtle Tree Midwifery.