Our Mission
To promote quality maternal and child health care through continuing education and Peer Review of midwives in the Greater Houston area.
Our Philosophy
As midwives, we believe the practice of midwifery to be distinct from the practice of medicine. We base our profession on the midwifery model of care:
A. Pregnancy and birth are a fundamentally healthy process.
B. Each woman is unique and her care should be tailored to meet her individual needs.
C. Attending to the emotional and spiritual components of childbearing are as important as appropriate antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum physical care.
D. Midwives should be trained by other midwives, be that training in a school or through apprenticeship and continuing education.
E. Midwives should maintain a professional attitude, and practice which promotes collegial relationships between physicians, midwives, and students.
F. The relationship between midwives and their clients is collaborative in nature.
To promote quality maternal and child health care through continuing education and Peer Review of midwives in the Greater Houston area.
Our Philosophy
As midwives, we believe the practice of midwifery to be distinct from the practice of medicine. We base our profession on the midwifery model of care:
A. Pregnancy and birth are a fundamentally healthy process.
B. Each woman is unique and her care should be tailored to meet her individual needs.
C. Attending to the emotional and spiritual components of childbearing are as important as appropriate antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum physical care.
D. Midwives should be trained by other midwives, be that training in a school or through apprenticeship and continuing education.
E. Midwives should maintain a professional attitude, and practice which promotes collegial relationships between physicians, midwives, and students.
F. The relationship between midwives and their clients is collaborative in nature.
We, the Greater Houston Midwives Alliance (GHMA), are unequivocally against social injustice and racial prejudice of any kind. We vow to stand up to all racism, racial profiling, brutality, and violence. Black women and infants die at a much higher rate than their non-black counterparts. As midwives caring for women at one of the most vulnerable times of their lives, it is imperative that we recognize the additional risks faced by Black mothers and their infants due to institutionalized racism, especially within our healthcare system.
Our members commit to looking within ourselves for any inherent biases we may carry and to doing the work necessary to learn and grow so that we may better serve our communities and our fellow Black midwives. It is our responsibility to be allies, to amplify Black voices, and to stand united with our fellow midwives of color to ensure equality and equity for all. As an organization, GHMA commits to making space for the ongoing work of anti-racism by providing resources and continuing education for our midwives to examine how we personally perpetuate biases and to grow in our understanding to provide better, more culturally competent care. We are committed to dismantling institutionalized racism within our organization.
Black lives matter to us. May we join together to create a caring and inclusive culture.
Our members commit to looking within ourselves for any inherent biases we may carry and to doing the work necessary to learn and grow so that we may better serve our communities and our fellow Black midwives. It is our responsibility to be allies, to amplify Black voices, and to stand united with our fellow midwives of color to ensure equality and equity for all. As an organization, GHMA commits to making space for the ongoing work of anti-racism by providing resources and continuing education for our midwives to examine how we personally perpetuate biases and to grow in our understanding to provide better, more culturally competent care. We are committed to dismantling institutionalized racism within our organization.
Black lives matter to us. May we join together to create a caring and inclusive culture.
Executive Committee:
Ashley Musil -President,
Rowan Twosisters
- Vice President,
Kate Jones
- Secretary, Mary Alice Martin - Treasurer
Click on a midwife name to visit their profile page.
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Tonya Brooks
LM, CPM, MS21215 Crystal Greens Drive, Katy Tx 77450I was studying brain injuries in babies as a research scientist and discovered the best way to fix injuries was to prevent them. That understanding led me to being very interested in prenatal care to prevent them. As a scientist I did not really understand preventative care was rarely done by OBs until my first child was born. I had a fully drugged birth requiring forcepts to deliver a small baby. After that I researched midwives, midwifery schools , their science, curriculum, and philosophy of care. I founded the Association for Childbirth At Home International (ACHI) which became a training and research organization growing from 4 groups to 360 to 1700 in a few years.
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Amber Berry
LM, CPM, MS903 E Main St., Humble, TX 77338Amber is a CPM in Humble, serving the greater Houston area. She has 6 children and is married to Weston, who serves as an associate pastor at a local church. It is her heart’s desire to journey with couples through their own unique birth experiences, offering encouragement and support to achieve the safest, most positive birth experience possible. Before moving back to the USA, the Berrys served as missionaries in Egypt for 5 years. Amber has a Master of Science Degree in Advanced Midwifery Practice, and has birth experience interning at an overseas missions birth center for impoverished women in the Philippines. She is excited to be serving Houston families! Babies are blessings and the gift of birthing them is something that is sacred, precious, and should be supported and protected so that each new parent can look back on their birth experience with joy and fulfillment. She feels it is her God-given calling to serve Him and families through helping safely bring new life into the world!
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Chris Duffy
LM, CPM, CNHP, ND, MS40 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston Tx 77090I look forward to meeting you! I became a midwife in 1989. I provide care from conception through delivery, as well naturopathic education. If you are seeking alternatives, I can help. I have four grown children, all born at home, including a set of twins. And 9 of my grandchildren were born at home also. I believe that, with God, all things are possible. So after a thorough assessment and acknowledgment of all potential risks, I will help anyone I can to have a gentle home birth. My fee includes organic food supplements that contribute to a healthy uncomplicated pregnancy. It also includes basic lab costs that are often extra charges to the client. Our relationship is very important so I like to begin seeing clients as early as possible. I accept most forms of payment. My initial consultation is free. Please visit my website MyHealthFreedom.com for childbirth information and ChrisDuffyLM.com for natural health information. God Bless You! Feel free to contact me for a free consultation: Chris Duffy, 281-732-7816
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Megan Robinson
LM, RN, CPM11321 Richmond Ave. Ste M101, Houston, TX 77082I have 5 beautiful biracial babies. It was after having baby #3 at home with a midwife that I felt called to become a midwife myself! Prior to becoming a licensed midwife, I gained nearly 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 4 of those years I worked in the NICU/Nursery where I attended hundreds of births helping transition the smallest 24 weekers to the largest 41 weekers. I strongly value cultural diversity. I love supporting families with home birth, water birth, VBAC, and VBA2C.
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Dawn Housos
LM, CPM513 Mable, Conroe, Texas 77301My name is Dawn Housos and I’m a home birth midwife in Conroe, New Waverly, Huntsville, and the surrounding areas. I am a mother to five precious blessings—each one with his or her own unique birth story. I first began my journey to serving birthing families 13 years ago when the Lord birthed the desire in me following the delivery of one of my own children. Before becoming a midwife, I worked in a NICU as a respiratory therapist and have also worked with families as a doula and midwife assistant. I have midwifery experience working at a birth center, and it is now my joy to serve families in the greater Houston area as a home birth midwife.
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Lisa Rutledge
LM, CPM4200 Research Forest Dr. #150, The Woodlands, TX 77381
WoodlandsMidwife@gmail.comLisa graduated from the Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program and was licensed in 2015. After licensing she worked in an out of hospital birth center for 6 months. She currently lives in the Woodlands with her husband of fourteen years, and two daughters. Prior to pursuing midwifery, Lisa taught Bradley Method® classes and worked as a birth doula and midwife birth assistant. Lisa is excited to be serving the Lord through her home birth practice in the North Houston area.
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Shanna Willis
CNM, MSN24455 Pipestem Magnolia 77355A certified nurse midwife and advocate for birthing families. She has been part of the birth community for many years and carries with her an intimate knowledge of midwifery care. She has worked in all three birth settings (home, birth center, and hospital). Her model of care and philosophy of birth melts with the evidence and informed based care HHH is known for. Outside of midwifery she has four kiddos, a one eyed pup named Pirate and a supportive hubby. She has had her own homebirths with midwives. She works hard for a close to her heart non-profit Brennan's Buddies. She is a chicken lady and spooky stuff makes her happy. Her heart is big. Her laugh is contagious. Her adoration for supporting families is second to none.
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Andie Wyrick
CNM, DNP, MSN223 Lagarto Ct Pinehurst, TX 77362A certified nurse midwife has been in the Houston birth community for over 20 years. She provides midwifery care with Holistic Heritage Homebirth. Her experience includes school nursing, hospital L & D, birth center, and home birth. She focused her doctorate studies on birth after trauma. Andie is confident in your ability to grow and birth her baby. She feels a partnership in care is empowering and hopes to foster that relationship with families. She has a tender, lighthearted, and hands off approach to the evidence based care she offers. She has been joyfully dating her husband of 20 years since junior high and has five children. Her passions beyond bellies, birth, and breastfeeding are mission work and reading. Laughing and making people laugh are her jam.
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Jennifer Vassilas
LM, CPM1002 Avenue A, Katy, TX 77493Staff Midwife at the Katy Birth Center
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Rowan TwoSisters, CPM
LM, CPM, MTI, LMT2339 Commerce Street, Houston, Tx, 77002Hottie, Hooper, Healer, and now Licensed Midwife! Professional Curandera for over 25 years so I bring a wealth of healing arts knowledge to the table. My specialty is trauma-informed care, strategizing for long-term success, and doing the heavy lifting upfront so that when it's GO time it is easy to discern what's going well and what is not. Also important for you to know that I want what you want. I think the birth experience is one of the most healing opportunities of your life, and however you want to curate that I'm down. Currently working as a junior staff midwife with Heart Of Houston Birth Center. Come in and meet me, and if I'm not the best fit for you I'll give my recommendations so that you can find the provider that is. My main gig is scar tissue remediation, scope that here https://bit.ly/3ggGHku
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Shari Camarata
CNM, APRNShari Camarata is a certified nurse-midwife promoting health, well being, and providing care during pregnancy and birth. Shari holds a Master’s of Science degree in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University and is currently in a doctoral program. Shari believes in a whole health approach, allowing our bodies to function as designed. She has been in the Houston birth community for over 14 years working as a DONA-trained doula, registered nurse in labor, birth, postpartum, and nursery. Shari is active in the community volunteering for Consortium of Texas Certified Nurse-Midwives, Improving Birth, March for Moms, B.I.R.T.H., and actively working with advocacy groups to bring attention to and reduce maternal mortality and other health disparities.
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Ashly Kowalski
LM, CPM11321 Richmond Ave Suite M101, Houston, Tx 77095About Me As a recent Association of Texas Midwives program graduate, I am eager to take my first steps in servicing the families of the Greater Houston Area. Through the one on one training I received at local birth centers, I have been able to support families from all walks of life. Inspired by my own VBAC in 2007, I am motivated to share the exciting and engaging experience of pregnancy and birth with those expanding their families.
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Ashley Musil
LM, CPM9489 Fosters Bend, Cleveland, TX 77328
admin@wellspringbirthcenter.comAshley Musil is a midwife, co-owner and clinical director at Wellspring Midwifery Care & Birth Center. She is also the president of the Greater Houston Midwives' Alliance. She completed her midwifery training in 2013, and became a Texas state licensed midwife and a Certified Professional Midwife in early 2014. She opened a homebirth practice in Spring, TX and also began working part-time at a local birth center in 2014. She opened Wellspring Midwifery Care & Birth Center in Kingwood, TX in January 2016, where she offers both birth center and home births. The location of the birth center moved 20 minutes north to Cleveland, Texas in July 2020, where it is located on 5 beautiful acres of countryside. She became an Evidence Based Birth ® Instructor in 2016 and has taught classes about evidence-based maternity care to birth professionals in the Houston area. She has presented at multiple conferences, on radio shows, and has had articles printed in Midwifery Today and Natural Awakenings. She has a passion for continuing education as well as inter-professional education as a means to bring professionals from various areas of the maternity care system together. She also teaches Childbirth Classes at Wellspring. Classes she has taught include Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Classes and Christian Childbirth Classes. She also teaches student midwives for the Association of Texas Midwives.
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Tonya Rose
LMI am a newly licensed midwife as of November 2020, and am working at Katy Birth Center. I also completed an EMT-Basic training and volunteer at Jersey Village Fire Department. I am a widow of 6.5 years after 26 years of marriage and the mother of 5 adult children (ages 27-32). Yes, I had 5 children under the age of 5 (with one set of twins). I experienced a hospital birth with epidural with my first, two with midwives in a birth center, and the twins were delivered via cesarean due to both being breech.
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Melissa Bates
LM, CPM24906 Cactus Sage Trail, Katy Tx 77494I love helping mommas in their journey whether they are interested in Full Midwifery Care or would feel more comfortable with labor support in the hospital. I have 5 children, the first 3 in the traditional hospital setting and my last 2 were born in the comfort of my home. I would love to meet with you to discuss your options and hopes for your next childbirth experience!
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Cathy Rude
LM, CPM1002 Ave A, Katy Tx 77493I believe childbirth is a normal, natural event ordained by God which left to nature will proceed to an uncomplicated end in most cases. I believe the midwife's job is to assist the birthing couple in the journey through pregnancy, labor and birth by monitoring the process. Childbirth should be a family centered event and the midwife's role should be to enhance, not usurp the family's unity, or the father's authority. Except where there is an issue concerning the safety of the mother or child, I believe the parents should have the experiences they desire and I encourage specific requests regarding the birth experience..
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17214 Mercury Dr Houston, TX 77058"Pregnanacy brings out a beautiful glow in women...Birth magnifies that glow!" There are few events in a woman’s life that will influence and transform her like the birth of a child. Its profound effect will last a lifetime and impact many of your attitudes and perceptions throughout your life. That special moment in time will give you a lifetime of memories. . I’m Darlene Dorries-Scrivner. I am the owner and director of BioBirth, PLLC. I am a Licensed Midwife through Texas Department State Health Services.(formerly Texas Department of Health) and have had a private practice since 1992. I continued my education with EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) training in 1997. I remain current in Neonatal Resuscitation and CPR/First Aid and have taken many additional courses and continuing education courses including; Orthomolecular Nutrition, MTHFR and the Expectant Mother, Nutrition in the Childbearing Years, Herbs and Natural Medicine, Improving Perinatal Outcomes, Plus Size Pregnancy and many more. . Our goal at BioBirth, PLLC is to provide safe and satisfying care that is personalized to meet the need of each mother-to-be. BioBirth, PLLC is guided by the philosophy that a woman should be in control of her own health care, including her birth experience.
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3402 Lemon Tree Lane, Houston, TX 77088I became a certified professional midwife in 2018 and have experienced a diverse apprenticeship path with 4 midwives, including 2 in birth centers. In addition to the pregnancy and birth journey, I am passionate about bringing peace and assistance to postpartum families. I offer midwifery care tailored to the unique and diverse families I work with. My practice embraces all types of families with compassion and inclusion. I have two beautiful children that were born at home. They are my inspiration and my biggest teachers. Motherhood is my greatest joy. In addition to midwifery, I have a strong love for animals and enjoy tending to my chickens, playing with our dogs, riding horses, gardening, and being near any body of water.
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Sherry Rumsey
LM, CPM5507 E Terrace Gable Cir, Katy, TX 77494Birthing Baby offers homebirth midwifery services. Choose between office prenatal visits (in Katy, TX) or prenatal visits in your home. Sherry has been attending births in various roles for over 18 years. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Midwives College of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree in Midwifery. Sherry lives in Katy, TX and serves most of Houston, including surrounding cities of: Katy, Cypress, Spring, Tomball, Magnolia, The Woodlands, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land, and more.
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Amorette (Amy) Embrey
LM, CPMI am Amorette (Amy) Embrey a licened midwife and Certified Professional Midwife. Amorette is Latin for “Little Love” and thus a name was born. Little Love Midwifery Service was born from a desire to support women in their homes and give them the ability to make decisions based on informed consent.
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419 Gentry St. #203 Spring, Texas 77373
INFO@HHHOMEBIRTH.COMAndie Wyrick - CNM, DNP, MSN
Jaellin Stickels - CNM, MSN
Shanna Willis - CNM, MSN
We wanted to celebrate the heritage of midwifery. Heritage is a salute to the firm foundation that midwifery holds and has passed down from generation to generation. We hope it evokes a nostalgic sense of tradition and history.Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 -
Natalie Wommack
LM, RN, CPM1002 Ave A, Katy, TX 77493I began my journey to becoming a midwife at the age of 16. I first became a nurse as there were no direct entry schools at that time. My initial plan was to go to CNM school, but I had my first baby 5 days after graduating nursing school...and life happened. I worked as a nurse first in ICU/ ER, then in L&D, NICU and Mom/Baby units. Later, I worked in a couple of birth centers and assisted other midwives with home birth. Eventually the Lord opened it up for me to be able to continue my education through a distance ed/ direct entry/ apprenticeship program: The Association of Texas Midwives Training Program. I became a LM and CPM in 2005. I provide home birth and birth center services through the Katy Birth Center. My husband and I have 5 amazing children , and 9 grandchildren.
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Leah Larson
LM, CPM2331 Loyanne, Spring Tx 77373Midwife in Spring, serving families in the Greater Houston area
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Toni Kimpel
LM, CPM, BS4452 Jeske Rd, Brenham, Tx 77833I believe that pregnancy and birth are a normal and natural occurrence in a woman’s life, which should be regarded with dignity and respect for the mother and the family unit. I believe a woman should be nurtured, encouraged, and supported throughout her pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum period. I offer homebirth and birth center birth. You can visit Jubilee Birth Center web site at www.jubileebirthcenter.com.
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Jackie Griggs
RN, IBCLC, CNM1533 Heights Blvd, Houston Texas 77008I am the mother of 5 sons, 3 of which were born with the help of midwives. I am proud to be a midwife and love being part of this great group of Houston midwives. http://www.Jackiegriggsmidwife.com I became a midwife because I did not like being part of the high c-section rate in the hospital. I wanted to be part of the solution. I like being a midwife much better because I like working with women from the beginning of their pregnancy until the baby is several weeks old. I also like working in a group of experienced midwives so that we can help each other. I truly believe birth centers and midwifery are the future of maternity care in the United States, and I am happy to be part of it.
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Kate Jones
LM, CPMI am a British trained midwife, I have been in Houston for 7 years now and am a CPM and Licensed midwife here in Texas. My second daughter was born here at home in 2016 with the help of wonderful midwives.
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Mary Love
CNMMy midwifery journey started 40 years ago when I was born into the arms of a midwife in my parents bedroom. While it was a transformative experience for my mother and father, it also planted the seeds for me to believe in the normalcy of birth and the power of the experience. I have spent the last 20 years dedicated to mothers and their children. My midwifery experience ranges from the most “normal” pregnancies to the most medically complex. I firmly believe that every woman needs a midwife, and my biggest joy comes when a mother holds her baby for the first time and says, “I did it!”
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Nanci Stanley
LM, CPM14525 FM 529 Road, Houston, TX. 77095, Suite 202Over 26 years ago, I attended my first birth. Knowing very little about childbirth, I was intrigued when a friend asked me to be at her daughter’s home birth delivery. I assisted the midwife with anything that was needed, while watching with awe as the little girl was born. This began my journey to becoming a midwife.
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Shannon Stellhorn
LM, CPM11015 Solomon Road, Tomball, TX 77375Shannon Stellhorn is a Texas licensed and NARM certified professional midwife since 2012. Prior to becoming a midwife, Shannon served women as a certified birth doula. In 9 years of birth work, Shannon has been part of over 350 births all together. Shannon has a passion for serving and supporting women through their pregnancies and birth journeys.
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Erin Reynoso
LM, CPM10387 Taylor Rd, Bryan Texas 77808I have been a Texas Licensed Midwife since 2003, serving primarily Brazos county and the counties surrounding it. My passion is to care for mothers and babies. I love continually learning about pregnancy and birth while also teaching how to live healthy and well. I view my occupation as safeguarding the natural process of birth. This begins long before labor by establishing a good foundation with diet, exercise & lifestyle. I am privileged to walk with families through this miraculous journey.
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9489 Fosters Bend Cleveland, TX 77328
Ashley Musil - LM CPM
Dawn Housos - LM CPM
Wellspring Birth Center is a freestanding birth center located in Cleveland, Texas. Offering both birth center and home births, Wellspring has an inviting, homelike atmosphere, and friendly staff. -
Chelsea Campbell
LM, CPMI started working as a doula and massage therapist in 2012, and was immediately drawn to the evidence-based practice of midwifery compared to the standard hospital setting. I completed my midwifery training at the Katy Birth Center and joined their practice after the birth of my own son at home in 2016. I love digging into research and helping clients to evaluate their own personal risks and benefits when making decisions for their pregnancy and birth.
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Jaelin Stickels
RN, CNM, WHNP-BCJAELIN STICKELS CNM, WHNP-BC, APRN, hhhomebirth.com Jaelin Stickels is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is the co-owner of Holistic Heritage Home birth and Cofounder of Sheis.com a site for women by women. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from University of Texas and a Master’s Degree from Georgetown; she is currently working toward her Doctorate. She has dedicated nearly 15 years of her life to serving women as a medical professional and is passionate about helping them to be empowered in all aspects of their lives
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1002 Avenue A Katy, Tx 77493We provide the latest evidence-based and time-tested birthing practices in an intimate home-like environment so moms and dads feel comfortable and confident about their birth experience.
Natalie Wommack - LM, RN, CPM
Cathy Rude - LM, CPM
Chelsea Campbel - LM CPM
Tonya Rose - LM
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Paula Davis
LM21810 Raven Tree Ct. Porter, TX 77365Family Centered Midwifery Care
midwifery4u@gmail.com