Meet Our Team
Meet Brittany
Hi, I'm Brittany. I believe your birth is not just the beginning of your child's life but the beginning of your adventure in parenthood. Only positive outcomes can come from nurturing and empowering a person at the beginning of this journey. I support your choices for you and your family.
Before my journey to midwifery began, I worked for about 10 years in primary care as a Physician Assistant. Upon attending my first homebirth in 2010, my whole world changed. Once I gave birth in my own home in 2012, my goal was set. Since 2014, I have attended births in the home environment as a doula, birth assistant, or midwife. In 2018 I became a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) licensed through the state of Maryland. I feel fortunate that my past has brought me to this place-- where I feel passionate about my future. I love offering this model of partnership support and care to local families. I truly feel honored to walk alongside this journey of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
When not doing midwifery-related things, you can find me experimenting in the kitchen, dreaming up potlucks and family celebrations in our home, or exploring on adventures with my small clan. Currently, I live with my 3 beautiful daughters, my husband Bob, our sweet fur pup "Comet", and a flock of chickens in Middletown, MD.
Education and Certifications:
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Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, Hood College
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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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Associates in Midwifery, SWTC
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Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certificate
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Current Adult and Pediatric CPR Certificate
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Trained Doula
Meet Rachel
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.
Education and Certifications:
· Certified Professional Midwife, education from Birthwise Midwifery School, Maine
· MA in Poverty and Development, Institute for Development Studies, UK
· BA in Political Science, Brock University, Canada
· Current Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certificate
· Current Adult and Pediatric CPR Certificate
· 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.
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 since 2023
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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:
Part of our mission as midwives at Aglow Midwifery is to continue educating our community on the benefits of midwifery, and to pave the way for more accessible options.
We are passionate about training more midwives in this model of care.
We believe that educating more midwives benefits our community exponentially.
We love to watch students bring new ideas and passion to the families we support.
Meet Student Jael
Jael is a mother, entrepreneur, doula, and midwifery student at SouthWest Tech Midwifery School. She had been a doula since 2021 and as a student has attended over 30 births. She is also the CEO of NutureUp, a business dedicated to providing local families with homebirth midwives, nannies, and postpartum doula services. Jael is in her assistant phase of midwifery school, which means she will be acting as another assistant at births. In the spring Jael will move on to the primary under supervision role, which is very exciting!
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Postpartum Doula (CAPPA)
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Birth Doula (DONA)
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Safe Sleep Practices (First Candle)
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Breastfeeding for Doulas (DONA)
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Newborn Care Specialist
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CPR, First Aid, NRP Certified
Meet Student Taja
Taja is currently a full spectrum doula, the vibrant force behind The Momager Co. Born and raised in the DC Metro area, Taja brings a deep connection to her community as she uplifts and empowers families on their transformative journeys through birth and parenthood. Her passion for birthwork blossomed from her own pregnancy experiences. Attending births in various settings allowed her to see the amazing contrast between birthing in a facility vs birthing at home solidifying her desire to become a midwife. Taja, her wife, and her 2 children live in Arlington, VA.
Taja is in the observe phase of her midwifery journey at National College of Midwifery.
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Birth & bereavement Doula Certified (StillBirthday)
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Birth Doula Certified (National Black Doula Association)
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Adoption Doula Certified (StillBirthday)
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Placenta Encapsulation & Preparation Certified (IPPA)
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Sex Doula Certified (National Black Doula Association)
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Full Spectrum Doula Certified (Ceremonia)
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NewBorn Care Specialist
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CPR & First Aid Certified
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Owner | The Momager Co. & Founder | The Momager Collective
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Chair | Arlington NAACP Health Committee
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Partner | DMV/NOVA Community Doula Project
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Board Member | Healthy Families Arlington County
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Board Member | Arlington Partnership for Children Youth
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Co-Founder | Ceremonia: Full Spectrum Doula Training
