River Valley Midwives

Testimonials

Shortly after giving birth to our first daughter at a birthing center in Virginia, my husband and I thought to ourselves, we could do that at home. Two years and several major moves later, we were pregnant again and not quite as sure anymore. But after meeting Kristen and Jharna in their Amherst office, our confidence in them was secure and our confidence in ourselves was restored. They brought a sense of calm and peace to the entire pregnancy, spending sometimes more than an hour at prenatal visits, answering questions and exploring every aspect of our impending homebirth. The prenatal care we received with River Valley Midwives was far more comfortable and comprehensive, in fact, than that of the OB/GYN practice during our first pregnancy.

When the big day arrived, we were all prepared and ready. Our baby girl was born into our world and our home simultaneously, ushered in by this incredible team of midwives. I cannot imagine a better way to give birth, or a better birth team to have support me. Their gentle yet confident and knowledgeable manner, not only with me but also with my husband, older daughter, and even extended family as they arrived, was impeccable. I have recommended River Valley Midwives to several friends and will continue to do so. I believe that they are offering an incredibly important service to women and families and a beautiful model for what birth could look like for so many more.

Thank you, Kristen, Jharna and Patty, from the bottom of my heart.