Meet the Homebirth Midwives of Raleigh-Durham,NC
Can I have a home birth in North Carolina? Is it legal to have a home birth in North Carolina? What are my home birth options?
I get asked these questions a lot while living here in North Carolina. The answer is Yes, Yes, and this amazing list of our Home Birth Midwives serving North Carolina! From Greensboro to Wilmington.
In the world of birth, the midwifery model of care stands as a beacon of holistic, personalized support for expectant families. It is rooted in centuries of wisdom that place the birthing person at the center of the birth experience and decision-making for their body and baby. Midwives place their care emphasis on nurturing the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the family first and personalize their approach to the needs and connection with each birth. Today I want to share some of the heroes in Raleigh-Durham, NC. The small community of Certified Nurse Midwives who pour into our community to offer home birth options to families. For those seeking a transformative and deeply empowering birth experience, choosing a home birth midwife can be a decision that shapes the journey in profound ways. While it may not be the answer for all I believe that knowing your options is the best place to start.
Meet Sakina, CNM
A note from Sakina at Gentle Spirit Home Birth Midwifery Practice,
“We hold a profound reverence for the sacredness of birth. We believe that every woman carries an intrinsic wisdom that should be honored and respected throughout her journey into motherhood. Our philosophy centers on dismantling structures of oppression within the birthing space, specifically addressing the alarming issue of Black maternal mortality. We are committed to creating a nurturing and empowering environment that celebrates diversity and equality, ensuring that every mother, regardless of her background, receives the care and respect she deserves. Every aspect of our practice, ensuring that your birth experience is not just safe but profoundly transformative and empowering.”
Website: www.gentlespiritbirth.com
About: Sakina works alongside two birthing assistants to offer home birth options for families located
within the Raleigh Durham Triangle Area.
Best Way to Contact: through phone call 704-420-0424 or Website
Meet Belinda, CNM
a note from Belinda of Bear Root Midwifery,
“My objectives are to preserve, protect, and promote the midwifery arts as an invaluable and essential facet of midwifery practice in the modern world.
I believe that women are the experts regarding their bodies and their needs. As a midwife, it is my honor to support, guide, and affirm the inherent knowledge, intuition, and knowing of women. The woman’s life cycle is marked by many rites of passage that deserve to be held sacred, including menarche, pregnancy, birth, motherhood, and menopause. I rely on my training & experience, plant medicine, and when needed, western medicine, to support these transformative times in the woman’s life cycle.”
Webiste: www.bearrootmidwifery.com
About: Belinda Lashea has been serving her calling to women for over 20 years. She is devoted to preserving the ancient arts of midwifery; both in her practice and through educating the next generation of midwives. She serves Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas.
Contact: through email Bearrootmidwife@gmail.com or on the Website
Meet Rose, CNM
A note from Rose at Gentle Haw River Midwifery,
“Haw River Midwifery is passionate about providing empowering, trauma-informed midwifery care to folks who are seeking homebirth care, gyn care, and fertility care, including intrauterine inseminations (IUIs). So many moments in our lives are sacred, of course pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, but also menarche, sexual experience, and menopause. We want to walk with folks on this journey and for them to feel like they can trust themself, that their bodies are not broken, and that each of these rites of passage has the potential to be healing, transformative moments.
We love working with all clients motivated to have a homebirth or take charge of their health (it's truly all magic), and we have a special space in our hearts for clients who have been historically underserved or abused by the healthcare system (which, to be honest is most folks but, I digress): the queer and trans community, black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) folks, trauma survivors, and folks who have had traumatic births. ”
Website: hawrivermidwifery.com
About: Rose and her team offer home birth midwifery care to those within 60 minutes from Saxapahaw, NC. But they also offer primary care, lactation support, fertility care, and trans-affirming care.
Best Way to Contact: through the Website
Meet Laura, CNM
Website: www.ohanamidwiferyandwellness.com
About: Laura and her partner Midwife, Marinda, at Ohana Midwifery & Wellness, PLLC seek to provide a compassionate and empowering partnership for care with women in our community. They Serve families birthing at home in and around the Triangle and the Sandhills
Contact: Website
Meet Nancy, CNM
Facebook: Nancy Harman of Birth Wise
About: Birthwise of Central NC - Nancy Harman Homebirth Midwife in the Triangle and Triad
Contact: email nwharman@gmail.com
Meet Olivia
Website: www.midwiferyservices.net
About: Olivia and her team at Midwifery Services offer Homebirth support around the southeast North Carolina community. they have an office in Hampstead. Their service area includes
Wilmington | Leland | Hampstead | Jacksonville | Willard | Warsaw | Clinton | Delco | Wallace | Chadbourne | Southport | Supply | Shalotte | Winnabow | Elizabethtown | Whiteville | Currie | Burgaw
Contact: Phone# (910) - 200 - 8389 or Website
Meet Adiah, CNM
Website: specialbeginningsmidwifery.com
About: Adiah and her partner, Kristina of Special Beginnings Midwifery offer homebirth care to families in the Triangle/ Triad area of North Carolina, Their practice is based in Cary, NC
Contact: Phone# 336-343-9164 & Website
Meet Patricia
Website: www.formedandforeknownmidwifery.com
About: Homebirth Midwife serving families in Alamance County, NC and surrounding areas.
Contact: Phone# 336-908-7789 or Website
Meet Jenny
Website: www.sacredhavenmidwifery.com
About: Homebirth Midwife and Doula Labor Support with an office in Selma, NC. Their Service area reaches to
Whiteville | Elizabethtown | Lumberton | Laurinburg | Southern Pines | Cameron | Spring Lake | Fayetteville | Clinton | Benson | Dunn | Clayton | Smithfield | Raleigh | Garner | Holly Springs | Fuquay Varina | Lillington
Contact: Phone# (252) 396-1616 or Website
Meet Tina, CNM
a note from Tina with Sankofa Birth and Women’s Care
“At Sankofa Birth & Women’s Care, everyone is welcomed and treated with respect. We honor family, however you define it. We strive to offer personalized care to our clients and are committed to providing accessible care to communities that are marginalized and underrepresented.”
Website: www.sankofabirth.com
About: Tina and her team at Sankofa Birth and Wellness have very Limited availability December 2023, January & February 2024 serving home birth families in Durham, Raleigh and surrounding areas. They also offer prenatal and postpartum support and herbal remedies to help all families.
Contact: Email info@sankofabirth.com Phone# (919) 299-3050 ext. 2 & Website
Some of the amazing benefits of working with a home birth midwife
Personalized Care
Home birth midwives prioritize building a strong, trusting relationship with their clients. This personalized approach ensures that care is tailored to the unique needs, values, and preferences of each family.
Continuity Prenatal Support
From the early stages of pregnancy, a home birth midwife provides thorough prenatal care, including regular check-ups, nutritional guidance, and emotional support. This continuity of care fosters a sense of security and confidence for the birthing person.
Informed Decision-Making
Home birth midwives are dedicated to providing comprehensive evidence-based information about all aspects of pregnancy and birth. This empowers expectant parents to make choices that align with their values and desires, fostering a sense of ownership over their birthing experience.
Family-Centered Approach
Home births invite the entire family to be present, creating a sacred space where siblings and partners can play an active role in welcoming the new addition. This environment nurtures a sense of unity and connection among family members.
Reduced Interventions and Unhurried Labor
In the home environment, labor tends to unfold at its own pace. With minimal medical interventions, the birthing person has the freedom to move, eat, and rest as needed, facilitating a more relaxed and natural progression of labor.
A Focus on Emotional Well-being:
Home birth midwives are attuned to the emotional needs of the birthing person. They provide continuous emotional support, creating a safe space for expressing fears, doubts, and hopes. This compassionate approach can have a profound impact on the overall birthing experience.
Postpartum Care and Integration:
