Bethany Roger – she was raised in Lubbock, Texas and is a second year Master’s student in Cultural Anthropology at the University of Houston. Her thesis is about the use of Midwifery locally. She also created a short ethnographic film project … Continue reading →
Dr. Nima Goharkhay is the President and Medical Director of the Pregnancy Specialty Center of Texas. He is board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds a Ph.D. in Cell Biology. Prior to his current position he … Continue reading →
Stephanie Palacio is a Certified Nurse Midwife. Not only does she have experience as a midwife but also has over 17 years experience as a Registered Nurse. She obtained her Masters Degree in Midwifery in 2013 from Texas Tech University in … Continue reading →
Kelsey Scherer, BA is a 3rd year senior student at Birthwise Midwifery School in Maine and is completing her clinical requirements for anticipated graduation in 2017. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2014 with a Bachelor in Arts … Continue reading →
Barbara Harper, an internationally recognized expert on waterbirth and Gentle Birth has dedicated her life to changing the way we welcome babies into the world. She founded Waterbirth International in 1988, to ensure that waterbirth is an “available option” for … Continue reading →
Jackie Griggs, Certified Nurse Midwife, and owner of Baby Area Birth Center since 2006 is past president of Association Texas Midwifes and current President of Texas Coalitionof Birth Centers, she is Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She attended UTMB to receive … Continue reading →
Catrice Harris: Is a doula the same thing as a midwife? Do I need an OB if I like the idea of a midwife? We define and differentiate the roles of midwives, doulas, OBS and childbirth educators. … Continue reading →
Husbands of Midwives Paul Shearman – husband of Holly Shearman, CPM at West Houston Birth Center and Bill Jack Davis husband of Paula Davis, Midwife, LM, BSN at Family Centered Midwifery Care … Continue reading →
Jami Hain is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and new owner of Nativiti Family Birth Center and Women’s Health Associates. She has been a nurse for 20+ years including being a school nurse for 15 years, a pediatric home health nurse … Continue reading →
Dr. Stuart James Fischbein, MD was Board Certified in 1989 and became a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1990. He has been a practicing obstetrician in Southern California since completing his residency. While well trained … Continue reading →