Midwifery Care (Northern VA & DC) *Coming soon*

Steeped in Tradition. Guided by the Ancestors. Centered on You.

Birth is ritual.
Birth is ceremony.
Birth is sacred.

It is a rite of passage that deserves to be honored, respected, and held with intention.

I do this work in honor of the midwives who came before me, those who walk beside me, and those who have yet to answer the call.

Because midwifery is more than catching babies.

It is healing.
It is relationship.
It is ancestral.

It is the passing of wisdom from one generation to the next.

At Birth ‘n’ Herbs, I bring together traditional midwifery wisdom and evidence-informed care, honoring the natural process of birth while holding space for the individual journey of each family.

 

The Relationship Matters

I don’t believe every midwife is meant for every family, nor every family for every midwife.

We must be in alignment.

This work is an exchange of energy, built on trust, mutual respect, honesty, and accountability.

You are inviting me into one of the most intimate and vulnerable experiences of your life. And I am accepting the responsibility of walking alongside you through it.

That relationship cannot be one-sided.

I believe in shared decision-making, open communication, and informed choice. You are an active participant in your care, not simply a recipient of it.

This journey requires intention, preparation, and a willingness to take ownership of your health and your choices.

Your partner and support team matter, too. Those who surround you during birth should understand your wishes, respect your decisions, and be committed to supporting you throughout this journey.

We are building a relationship long before labor begins.

 

Care That Comes to You

My concierge model of midwifery brings care directly into your home.

No waiting rooms. No rushed appointments.

Just intentional, individualized care in a space where you feel most comfortable.

Our prenatal visits are approximately 60 minutes, allowing time for clinical assessments, education, meaningful conversations, and preparation for birth.

Your Homebirth Care Includes

In-Home Prenatal Care

Personalized 60-minute visits throughout pregnancy. Routine laboratory testing, ultrasound referrals, and other standard prenatal screenings are offered at appropriate intervals, guided by evidence-informed care and shared decision-making.

 

Labor & Birth Support

Skilled, attentive midwifery care throughout labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. Most birth supplies, including your birth kit and necessary medications, are included in the global fee.

 

Dedicated Birth Assistant

An additional trained member of your birth team to provide support during labor and birth.

Water Birth

Water immersion and water birth are available when desired and clinically appropriate.

 

24/7 On-Call Availability

Beginning at 37 weeks of pregnancy and continuing through six weeks postpartum, I am available around the clock for urgent concerns, labor, birth, and postpartum needs.

 

Comprehensive In-Home Postpartum Care

 

Continued care for you and your baby through six weeks postpartum.

Your Postpartum Visits

• 24–48 hours: In-home visit with your midwife.
• Days 3–5: In-home visit with your birth assistant.
• 2 weeks: In-home visit with your midwife.
• 4 weeks: In-home visit with your midwife.
• 6 weeks: In-home visit with your midwife.

Because the care, the connection, and the responsibility don’t end when your baby arrives.

Where I Support Families

Birth ‘n’ Herbs provides concierge homebirth midwifery care throughout Loudoun County, Fairfax County, and select areas of Northern Virginia.

Washington, DC: Families are considered on a case-by-case basis 

I intentionally maintain a limited caseload to ensure each family receives the time, attention, and individualized care they deserve.

Let’s Connect

I am intentional about the families I support and the relationships I build.

I don’t seek to attend every birth. I seek to walk alongside families who value this work, understand their role in the process, and are ready to approach birth with intention.

Choosing a midwife is personal. We both deserve to feel comfortable, respected, and aligned in the relationship we are building.

If my philosophy resonates with you, perhaps our paths are meant to cross.

Let’s begin with a conversation. *Coming soon*