Meet Our Team
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Meet Brittany
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Hi, I’m Brittany. I believe birth is not just the beginning of your child’s life, but the beginning of your family’s story. When parents are nurtured and empowered at this moment, it sets the tone for a positive journey into parenthood. My role is to support your choices and walk alongside you as you create the birth experience that feels right for your family.
Before I found my way to midwifery, I spent nearly a decade working in primary care as a Physician Assistant. Everything shifted for me in 2010, when I attended my first homebirth. Two years later, after welcoming my own baby at home, my path became clear. Since 2014, I’ve been honored to support families in their homes as a doula, birth assistant, and midwife. In 2018, I became a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), licensed in the state of Maryland.
I am deeply grateful for the experiences that led me here—combining a strong medical foundation with the heart of midwifery care. It is a privilege to offer this model of partnership and trust to local families, and I consider it an honor to witness the sacred journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
When I’m not catching babies or on call, you’ll usually find me experimenting in the kitchen, gathering loved ones for potlucks and celebrations, or off on adventures with my little crew. At home in Middletown, MD, life is full and lively with my husband Bob, our three daughters, our sweet, old man pup Comet, and our 2 kitties Eleanor & Theodore.
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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Hood College
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Certified Professional Midwife, North American Registry of Midwives
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Licensed Direct-Entry Midwife, State of Maryland
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Associate’s Degree in Midwifery, Southwestern Technical Institute
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Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
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Current Adult & Pediatric CPR
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Trained Doula
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Meet Rachel
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I am passionate about pregnancy and birth care and education rooted both in current research and evidence and the age-old wisdom of midwifery. I enjoy helping people wade through the overabundance of information to make decisions that work best for them and their family. I love midwifery for the breadth of choice if offers, and I am excited to be able to offer these to families who are looking for the best possible birth experience and welcome for their babies.
Midwifery is a second career for me, and I feel exceptionally lucky to have found work I love so much. After a decade working in international development - overseas and in DC - I realized that working directly with people is where I get the greatest satisfaction from work, and where I my gifts are best suited. Coming to midwifery as a second career has allowed me to bring a collection of skills in research and analysis, management, cultural sensitivity and personal communication that support me in providing attentive and thoughtful evidence-based care to expectant families.
My midwifery experience has focused exclusively on home birth and includes working with a range of families in the DC area and the Amish community in Pennsylvania. This diversity has taught me that there is a vast range of what families want during this transformative time in their lives – whether it is growing a family for the first time or the 12th time – and that regardless of one’s particular choices, respectful, attentive and nurturing care is a constant element in what people desire. I am always grateful for the opportunity to provide that care through this chapter, and to share in the growth and joy of these moments.
When not midwifing, I enjoy spending time with my two children and wonderful husband, cooking, sharing meals with family and friends, exploring outdoors and traveling. Born and bred in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, I have happily made Takoma, DC my home since 2010.
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Certified Professional Midwife, education from Birthwise Midwifery School, Main
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MA in Poverty and Development, Institute for Development Studies, UK
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BA in Political Science, Brock University, Canada
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Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certificate
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Current Adult and Pediatric CPR Certificate
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DONA-trained Doula
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Meet Michelle
Born and raised in Frederick County - supporting MD families is near and dear to my heart.
I discovered my passion for birth work over 10 years ago when I began to support my loved ones through their labor and delivery. My transition to working as a doula was just a natural progression of that passion. Today, it is my goal as a midwife to empower and support women so that they can have their most satisfying birth possible and on their own terms. It is my greatest joy to help a birthing person have the best chance at achieving the experience they most desire.
I look forward to discussing your journey with you, getting to know you and having the opportunity to support you through your labor and delivery and beyond as you settle into your new family dynamic.
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Favorite Moment from my Own Birth: Being able to transfer from a homebirth to a hospital birth while preserving the natural birth I desired!
When I’m not Working: You will find me spending time with my children and family, reading a book (usually about birth!), or out in my garden where I have a passion for growing food!
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Certified Professional Midwife through National Association of Registered Midwives
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Maryland State License for Direct Entry Midwifery
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Bachelors Degree in International Studies with a Concentration in Female Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Birth and Postpartum Doula
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Infant Sleep Specialist
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Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certificate
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Current Adult and Pediatric CPR Certificate
Students at Aglow Midwifery:
At Aglow Midwifery, part of our mission is to nurture the next generation of midwives while continuing to educate our community about the many benefits of midwifery care.
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We are passionate about mentoring students in this model of care—because when more midwives are trained, entire communities thrive.
Each new midwife brings fresh energy, ideas, and dedication that enrich the families we serve and strengthen the future of birth work.
We are currently welcoming applications for a student to join our practice. If you feel called to this path and believe you’d be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
