Directory of Midwifery Services in the Washington DC Area
More detail about the specific services provided by many of these midwives/practices can be found on the website of the District of Columbia Chapter of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. This resource list is a starting point only. Birth Options Alliance does not endorse any particular providers, and it is important to do your own research to ensure a good match.
Home Birth
BirthCare and Women’s Health
www.birthcare.org
1501 King St , Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-5070
Also attend births at their freestanding birth center.
Birthing Hands of DC
Claudia Booker, CPM, LM
Birthing Hands of DC
www.BirthingHandsDC.com
202-236-1764
DCBirthingHands@aol.com
Chesapeake Midwifery
Susan Dodge, CNM
susan.midwife@gmail.com
410-451-0057
Crofton, MD
Holistic Midwife
Nicole Jolley CPM
admin@holisticmidwife.com
PO Box 48502, Washington, DC 20002
703-489-2585
M.A.M.A.S. (Metro Area Midwives & Allied Services/Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres A la Salud)
Erin Fulham CNM (301-412-8800)
Mairi Breen Rothman CNM (301-674-9976)
mamasmidwives@gmail.com,
www.mamasmidwives.com
7301 Garland Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Serving Washington DC and Maryland within a 10 mile radius of Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Northern Virginia Midwifery
Tammi McKinley, LM, CPM
tammi@novamidwife.org
www.novamidwife.org
703-237-6136
Area served: Northern Virginia
NOVA Natural Birth Center
http://www.novabirthcenter.com
Also attend births at their freestanding birth center
Peggy Franklin, RN, CPM, LM, ND
Kim Pekin, CPM, LM
4200A Technology Court ♦ Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-357-3808 ♦ Fax: 888-770-0243
Liz O'Shea CPM, LM
lizjoshea@yahoo.com,
301-371-7429 / 301-788-0113,
6416 Burkittsville Rd,Middletown, MD 21769
Dr. Kai Parker, ND, CPM
The Institute of Multidimensional Medicine
2311 M Street, NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 429-3783
website: www.dcmidwife.com
email: DrParker@timmed.com
Dr. Kai Parker is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician and Certified Professional Midwife who specializes in Women’s Health, Homebirth Midwifery, and Naturopathic Pediatrics. Her mission is to afford women and their families the rare opportunity to experience the miracle of safe, gentle, and natural childbirth. She understands that women's bodies are brilliant and fully capable of ushering new life into this world! Dr. Parker provides clear education, natural therapies, and loving support to empower families during this precious time in their lives.
All Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy (Physical Medicine), Hydrotherapy, Homeopathy, Therapeutic Nutrition Counseling, and Pharmaceutical Prescriptions during pregnancy are included in her midwifery services.
Shifrah's Sisters Holistic Birth Services
Elizabeth Reiner, CPM, LM
202-446-4400
elizabethreiner@gmail.com
Ten Moons Midwifery
Aimee Fairman, CPM, LM
Desiree Cripps, CPM, LM
aimee@ten-moons.com, desiree@ten-moons.com
www.ten-moons.com
Aimee - 540-660-2459, Desiree – 703.930.3581
Area Served: all of Northern and North Western Virginia
TLC Birth
Marilee Pinkleton, CPM, LM
www.TLCBirth.com
Northern Virginia, 571-606-3890
Birth Center Midwives
Bay Area Midwifery Center
Also attend births at Ann Arundel Medical Center
www.bayareamidwifery.com
2003 Medical Pkwy # G50, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-573-1094
BirthCare and Women’s Health
Also attend homebirths
www.birthcare.org
1501 King St , Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-5070
Community of Hope Family Health and Birth Center
Also attend births at Washington Hospital Center
www.yourfhbc.org
801 17th St NE , Washington, DC 20002
202-398-5520
Dimensions Midwifery
Births Attended at PG Hospital Center (in-hospital birth center)
http://www.dimensionshealth.org/index.php/dimensions-health-services-prince-georges-county-maryland-md/midwifery/
7582 Annapolis Road , Lanham, MD 20783
301-618-1550
Marshall Midwifery and Birth Center
www.marshallmidwiferybirthcenter.com
8434 W Main St , Marshall VA 20115 , 703-593-4278
Tierney O'Brien Dovan, CPM, LM
Cell: 540-229-4750
tierney @marshallmidwiferybirthcenter.com
NOVA Natural Birth Center
http://www.novabirthcenter.com
Also attend homebirths
4200A Technology Court ♦ Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-357-3808 ♦ Fax: 888-770-0243
Special Beginnings Birth Center and Women's Center
Also attend births at Ann Arundel Medical Center
www.specialbeginnings.com
1454 Annapolis-Baltimore, Arnold, MD 21012 , 410-626-8982
We also offer a Breastfeeding Boutique with Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding classes.
Hospital Midwives
Arlington Women’s Center
Births attended at Virginia Hospital Center
http://www.arlingtonwomenscenter.com
1625 N George Mason Dr.
Arlington, VA 22205 ,
703-717-4600
Bay Area Midwifery Center
Births attended at Ann Arundel Medical Center (in addition to Bay Area Midwifery Center)
www.bayareamidwifery.com
2003 Medical Pkwy # G50 , Annapolis, MD 21401
410-573-1094
Capital Women’s Care
Births Attended at Sibley Memorial Hospital
http://www.cwcare.net/provider.asp?pid=1167
10215 Fernwood Rd. , Bethesda, MD 20817
301-897-9817
Community of Hope Family Health and Birth Center
Also attend births at Washington Hospital Center
www.yourfhbc.org
801 17th St NE , Washington, DC 20002
202-398-2007
Dimensions Midwifery
Births Attended at PG Hospital Center (in-hospital birth center)
www.dimensionsmidwifery.org
7582 Annapolis Road , Lanham, MD 20783
301-618-1550
Drs. Esposito, Mayer, Hogan & Associates
Births Attended at Howard General Hospital
www.drsemh.com/obstetrics.html
11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy , Columbia, MD 21044
410-997-0580
Fairfax OB-GYN Associates
Births attended at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
3650 Joseph Siewick Dr, #203 , Fairfax, VA 22033
703-391-1500
Midwifery Services at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
WISDOM Midwifery
midwife@mfa.gwu.edu
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW,Washington DC, 20037
Full-scope university based midwifery service for women committed to natural birth in a hospital setting
Loudon Community Midwives
Births attended at INOVA Loudon Hospital, The Birthing Inn www.thebirthinginn.org
http://www.lcmidwives.com/
19465 Deerfield Ave. Suite 205 , Lansdowne, VA 20176
703-726-1300
Manassas Midwifery
Low cost obstetric and women’s health care in both Spanish and English
Provide prenatal and postpartum care; collaborate with physicians at Prince William and Potomac Hospital who care for women/families during hospital admission
http://www.manassasmidwifery.com/
manassasmidwifery@comcast.net
8424 Dorsey Circle, Suite 101 , Manassas, VA 20110
703-330-3285
Maryland General Hospital University of Maryland Medical System
Women's Health Care Associates
www.marylandgeneral.org/doc/midwiferybrochure.pdf
821 North Eutaw St. Suite 209 , Baltimore, MD 21201
410-225-8991
Mary’s Center for Maternal & Child Care
Births attended at Providence Hospital
www.maryscenter.org
2333 Ontario Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-483-8196
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy
Births attended at Mercy Hospital
www.mdmercy.com/womens/obGyn/aboutPhysicians.html
St. Paul Place Specialists, 3501 St. Paul Street, Suite 143 , Baltimore, MD 21218
410-235-0506 , Fax 410-467-3159
Midwifery Care Associates
Births attended at Shady Grove Hospital
www.midwiferycareassociates.com
11301 Rockville Pike, 3rd Floor, North Bethesda, MD 20895
Phone 240-514-0140, Fax 240-514-0148
MIDWIVES OF MEDSTAR (MOM)
Women’s and Infants’ Services- Washington Hospital Center
http://www.medstarwashington.org/body.cfm?id=558507
110 Irving St NW, POB 108
Washington, DC 20010
202-877-2303
and
Barlow Building
5454 Wisconsin Avenue,
Suite 1225
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: 301-280-4140
The Section of Midwifery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is dedicated to providing well-woman services, from routine gynecological care to reproductive health care. Our midwives are trained professionals, who expertly combine the therapeutic value of the human presence, skillful communication and appropriate use of interventions and technology to promote health and healing.
Physician & Midwife Collaborative Practice, P.C.
Births attended at INOVA Alexandria Hospital
www.physiciansandmidwives.com
4660 Kenmore Ave, Suite 902 , Alexandria, VA 22304
703-370-4300
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington
1108 16th St NW, Washington DC 20036
202-347-8512
Also have offices in Falls Church, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg
Providence Midwifery Service
http://www.provhosp.org/maternity.htm
1150 Varnum St NE, Washington, DC 20017
202-269-7074
Unity Health Care
Births attended at Washington Hospital Center;
Patients seen at 11 Community Health Centers in DC:
· Anacostia: 1328 W St. SE, 202-610-7160
· Brentwood: 1201 Brentwood Rd. NE, 202-832-8818
· Congress Heights: 3720 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE 202-279-1800
· East of the River: 123 45th St. NE, 202-388-7890
· Good Hope: 1638 Good Hope Rd. SE, 202-610-3880
· Hunt Place: 4130 Hunt Pl. NE, 202-388-8160
· Walker-Jones: 40 Patterson St, NE 202-354-1120
· Southwest: 850 Delaware Ave. SW, 202-548-4520
· Upper Cardozo: 3020 14th St. NW, 202-745-4300
Whitman Walker/Washington Free Clinic
Births attended at a variety of DC hospitals by arrangement
www.wwc.org
1701 14th St, NW , Washington, DC 20009
202-745-7000
Women’s Health Associates
Births attended at Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving ST NW Suite 4700 , Washington, DC 20018
202-723-9100
Glossary of Credential Acronyms
CNM = Certified Nurse Midwife
An individual educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery, who possesses evidence of certification according to the requirements of the American College of Nurse Midwives (www.acnm.org).
CPM = Certified Professional Midwife
A knowledgeable, skilled and professional independent midwifery practitioner who has met the standards for certification set by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM, www.narm.org) and is qualified to provide the midwifery model of care. The CPM is the only international credential that requires knowledge about and experience in out-of-hospital settings.
LM = Licensed Midwife
A midwife who is licensed to practice in a particular jurisdiction, usually a state or province.
Home Birth
BirthCare and Women’s Health
www.birthcare.org
1501 King St , Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-5070
Also attend births at their freestanding birth center.
Birthing Hands of DC
Claudia Booker, CPM, LM
Birthing Hands of DC
www.BirthingHandsDC.com
202-236-1764
DCBirthingHands@aol.com
Chesapeake Midwifery
Susan Dodge, CNM
susan.midwife@gmail.com
410-451-0057
Crofton, MD
Holistic Midwife
Nicole Jolley CPM
admin@holisticmidwife.com
PO Box 48502, Washington, DC 20002
703-489-2585
M.A.M.A.S. (Metro Area Midwives & Allied Services/Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres A la Salud)
Erin Fulham CNM (301-412-8800)
Mairi Breen Rothman CNM (301-674-9976)
mamasmidwives@gmail.com,
www.mamasmidwives.com
7301 Garland Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Serving Washington DC and Maryland within a 10 mile radius of Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Northern Virginia Midwifery
Tammi McKinley, LM, CPM
tammi@novamidwife.org
www.novamidwife.org
703-237-6136
Area served: Northern Virginia
NOVA Natural Birth Center
http://www.novabirthcenter.com
Also attend births at their freestanding birth center
Peggy Franklin, RN, CPM, LM, ND
Kim Pekin, CPM, LM
4200A Technology Court ♦ Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-357-3808 ♦ Fax: 888-770-0243
Liz O'Shea CPM, LM
lizjoshea@yahoo.com,
301-371-7429 / 301-788-0113,
6416 Burkittsville Rd,Middletown, MD 21769
Dr. Kai Parker, ND, CPM
The Institute of Multidimensional Medicine
2311 M Street, NW, Suite 301
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 429-3783
website: www.dcmidwife.com
email: DrParker@timmed.com
Dr. Kai Parker is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician and Certified Professional Midwife who specializes in Women’s Health, Homebirth Midwifery, and Naturopathic Pediatrics. Her mission is to afford women and their families the rare opportunity to experience the miracle of safe, gentle, and natural childbirth. She understands that women's bodies are brilliant and fully capable of ushering new life into this world! Dr. Parker provides clear education, natural therapies, and loving support to empower families during this precious time in their lives.
All Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy (Physical Medicine), Hydrotherapy, Homeopathy, Therapeutic Nutrition Counseling, and Pharmaceutical Prescriptions during pregnancy are included in her midwifery services.
Shifrah's Sisters Holistic Birth Services
Elizabeth Reiner, CPM, LM
202-446-4400
elizabethreiner@gmail.com
Ten Moons Midwifery
Aimee Fairman, CPM, LM
Desiree Cripps, CPM, LM
aimee@ten-moons.com, desiree@ten-moons.com
www.ten-moons.com
Aimee - 540-660-2459, Desiree – 703.930.3581
Area Served: all of Northern and North Western Virginia
TLC Birth
Marilee Pinkleton, CPM, LM
www.TLCBirth.com
Northern Virginia, 571-606-3890
Birth Center Midwives
Bay Area Midwifery Center
Also attend births at Ann Arundel Medical Center
www.bayareamidwifery.com
2003 Medical Pkwy # G50, Annapolis, MD 21401
410-573-1094
BirthCare and Women’s Health
Also attend homebirths
www.birthcare.org
1501 King St , Alexandria, VA 22314
703-549-5070
Community of Hope Family Health and Birth Center
Also attend births at Washington Hospital Center
www.yourfhbc.org
801 17th St NE , Washington, DC 20002
202-398-5520
Dimensions Midwifery
Births Attended at PG Hospital Center (in-hospital birth center)
http://www.dimensionshealth.org/index.php/dimensions-health-services-prince-georges-county-maryland-md/midwifery/
7582 Annapolis Road , Lanham, MD 20783
301-618-1550
Marshall Midwifery and Birth Center
www.marshallmidwiferybirthcenter.com
8434 W Main St , Marshall VA 20115 , 703-593-4278
Tierney O'Brien Dovan, CPM, LM
Cell: 540-229-4750
tierney @marshallmidwiferybirthcenter.com
NOVA Natural Birth Center
http://www.novabirthcenter.com
Also attend homebirths
4200A Technology Court ♦ Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-357-3808 ♦ Fax: 888-770-0243
Special Beginnings Birth Center and Women's Center
Also attend births at Ann Arundel Medical Center
www.specialbeginnings.com
1454 Annapolis-Baltimore, Arnold, MD 21012 , 410-626-8982
We also offer a Breastfeeding Boutique with Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding classes.
Hospital Midwives
Arlington Women’s Center
Births attended at Virginia Hospital Center
http://www.arlingtonwomenscenter.com
1625 N George Mason Dr.
Arlington, VA 22205 ,
703-717-4600
Bay Area Midwifery Center
Births attended at Ann Arundel Medical Center (in addition to Bay Area Midwifery Center)
www.bayareamidwifery.com
2003 Medical Pkwy # G50 , Annapolis, MD 21401
410-573-1094
Capital Women’s Care
Births Attended at Sibley Memorial Hospital
http://www.cwcare.net/provider.asp?pid=1167
10215 Fernwood Rd. , Bethesda, MD 20817
301-897-9817
Community of Hope Family Health and Birth Center
Also attend births at Washington Hospital Center
www.yourfhbc.org
801 17th St NE , Washington, DC 20002
202-398-2007
Dimensions Midwifery
Births Attended at PG Hospital Center (in-hospital birth center)
www.dimensionsmidwifery.org
7582 Annapolis Road , Lanham, MD 20783
301-618-1550
Drs. Esposito, Mayer, Hogan & Associates
Births Attended at Howard General Hospital
www.drsemh.com/obstetrics.html
11085 Little Patuxent Pkwy , Columbia, MD 21044
410-997-0580
Fairfax OB-GYN Associates
Births attended at INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital
3650 Joseph Siewick Dr, #203 , Fairfax, VA 22033
703-391-1500
Midwifery Services at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
WISDOM Midwifery
midwife@mfa.gwu.edu
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW,Washington DC, 20037
Full-scope university based midwifery service for women committed to natural birth in a hospital setting
Loudon Community Midwives
Births attended at INOVA Loudon Hospital, The Birthing Inn www.thebirthinginn.org
http://www.lcmidwives.com/
19465 Deerfield Ave. Suite 205 , Lansdowne, VA 20176
703-726-1300
Manassas Midwifery
Low cost obstetric and women’s health care in both Spanish and English
Provide prenatal and postpartum care; collaborate with physicians at Prince William and Potomac Hospital who care for women/families during hospital admission
http://www.manassasmidwifery.com/
manassasmidwifery@comcast.net
8424 Dorsey Circle, Suite 101 , Manassas, VA 20110
703-330-3285
Maryland General Hospital University of Maryland Medical System
Women's Health Care Associates
www.marylandgeneral.org/doc/midwiferybrochure.pdf
821 North Eutaw St. Suite 209 , Baltimore, MD 21201
410-225-8991
Mary’s Center for Maternal & Child Care
Births attended at Providence Hospital
www.maryscenter.org
2333 Ontario Rd, NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-483-8196
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mercy
Births attended at Mercy Hospital
www.mdmercy.com/womens/obGyn/aboutPhysicians.html
St. Paul Place Specialists, 3501 St. Paul Street, Suite 143 , Baltimore, MD 21218
410-235-0506 , Fax 410-467-3159
Midwifery Care Associates
Births attended at Shady Grove Hospital
www.midwiferycareassociates.com
11301 Rockville Pike, 3rd Floor, North Bethesda, MD 20895
Phone 240-514-0140, Fax 240-514-0148
MIDWIVES OF MEDSTAR (MOM)
Women’s and Infants’ Services- Washington Hospital Center
http://www.medstarwashington.org/body.cfm?id=558507
110 Irving St NW, POB 108
Washington, DC 20010
202-877-2303
and
Barlow Building
5454 Wisconsin Avenue,
Suite 1225
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: 301-280-4140
The Section of Midwifery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is dedicated to providing well-woman services, from routine gynecological care to reproductive health care. Our midwives are trained professionals, who expertly combine the therapeutic value of the human presence, skillful communication and appropriate use of interventions and technology to promote health and healing.
Physician & Midwife Collaborative Practice, P.C.
Births attended at INOVA Alexandria Hospital
www.physiciansandmidwives.com
4660 Kenmore Ave, Suite 902 , Alexandria, VA 22304
703-370-4300
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington
1108 16th St NW, Washington DC 20036
202-347-8512
Also have offices in Falls Church, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg
Providence Midwifery Service
http://www.provhosp.org/maternity.htm
1150 Varnum St NE, Washington, DC 20017
202-269-7074
Unity Health Care
Births attended at Washington Hospital Center;
Patients seen at 11 Community Health Centers in DC:
· Anacostia: 1328 W St. SE, 202-610-7160
· Brentwood: 1201 Brentwood Rd. NE, 202-832-8818
· Congress Heights: 3720 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE 202-279-1800
· East of the River: 123 45th St. NE, 202-388-7890
· Good Hope: 1638 Good Hope Rd. SE, 202-610-3880
· Hunt Place: 4130 Hunt Pl. NE, 202-388-8160
· Walker-Jones: 40 Patterson St, NE 202-354-1120
· Southwest: 850 Delaware Ave. SW, 202-548-4520
· Upper Cardozo: 3020 14th St. NW, 202-745-4300
Whitman Walker/Washington Free Clinic
Births attended at a variety of DC hospitals by arrangement
www.wwc.org
1701 14th St, NW , Washington, DC 20009
202-745-7000
Women’s Health Associates
Births attended at Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving ST NW Suite 4700 , Washington, DC 20018
202-723-9100
Glossary of Credential Acronyms
CNM = Certified Nurse Midwife
An individual educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery, who possesses evidence of certification according to the requirements of the American College of Nurse Midwives (www.acnm.org).
CPM = Certified Professional Midwife
A knowledgeable, skilled and professional independent midwifery practitioner who has met the standards for certification set by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM, www.narm.org) and is qualified to provide the midwifery model of care. The CPM is the only international credential that requires knowledge about and experience in out-of-hospital settings.
LM = Licensed Midwife
A midwife who is licensed to practice in a particular jurisdiction, usually a state or province.
