Valerie Monterrey CPM

I am a mother of six children.  Above see my husband, mother in law, my two remaining children at home and one of my assistant midwives.

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My husband is a pastor and also helps as administrative assistant in the office. My mother-in-law  helps with meals, cleaning, baby hats & blankets and watering the plants. Shekinah my daughter is often around the office during appointments. She plays with the other children and just brings general joy and light to the office.

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I have been studying midwifery and child birth in the home setting for the past 30 years. I have served communities in Washington, Texas, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia. I have participated in over 940 out-of-hospital births. I am trained in the use of emergency medical procedures and equipment in the unlikely event they becomes necessary. I am working in Southern WV and VA, as a trained direct entry home birth midwife. I am a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) Certified by North American Registry of Midwives. I am licensed in  as well.

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Midwife Hillary Raver

Hillary is a mom of many with personal homebirth experience. She is a Midwife, certified doula, and midwifery assistant who you'll see assisting in and performing all aspects of midwifery care, including prenatals, births, postpartums, and well-woman care. She also takes care of administrative work like filing the birth certificates, handling scheduling, phone calls, and basic questions. Find her at befruitfulbirth.com and at 443-821-1609

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Giullia Matteo

Giullia is a phase 3 midwifery student who you'll see attending and performing all aspects of midwifery care, under supervision, such as appointments and births. As a mom of three with homebirth experience and a birth advocate, she is very passionate about birth education and helping moms achieve their dream birth!

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Ashley Rice

Ashley is a doula, phase 2 midwifery student, and a mommy of 5! She helps with appointments and births in Waynesboro, Chambersburg, and all areas "on that side of the mountain"! Trained as a CNA, she is compassionate and thoughtful.

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Student Midwives:

You should expect to see students at appointments. The best midwives are those that get as much experience with as many midwives as possible. I love teaching midwifery and I support the apprenticeship method of teaching future midwives. I am sometimes a guest teacher at Hartland College in their midwifery or Doula program. I am eternally thankful for the many midwives that took me under their wing and gave me training. There are too many to mention here. One of the ways I give back is giving new students the opportunity to learn with me. Most of my students have college level midwifery training for two or three years before starting their apprenticeship. Please consider allowing a student to attend your birth.

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If you would like to learn more about becoming a Midwifery Student, visit https://narm.org/ and https://www.thevirtualpreceptor.com/

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❥Personal attention
❥Meaningful discussions
❥A trusting relationship
❥Educational handouts made upon request
❥Responsible care

Nutrition education
❥Respect for your convictions
❥Freedom to make decisions
❥An active role as a couple in your birth

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