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I chose the Certified Professional Midwife credential because it encompasses the art and science of the work and calling of a midwife. This credential is not legal in all states yet, but is the only credential that specializes in out-of-hospital birth. We also only take low-risk women and refer them on to OB when needed or necessary. We also screen clients before accepting them into care – to make sure we are a good fit for them, and they are a good fit for us.

What is a Certified Professional Midwife?

A  Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) is a knowledgeable, skilled and professional independent midwifery practitioner who has met the standards for certification set by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and is qualified to provide the Midwives Model of Care. The CPM is the only midwifery credential that requires knowledge about and experience in out-of-hospital settings.

Most CPMs own or work in private home or birth center based practices throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Providing continuous care for women throughout their childbearing cycle, CPMs generally carry a relatively low client load (averaging 3-6 births per month) which allows for more personalized and comprehensive care than typical obstetrical practices. The scope of practice of the CPM is derived from the NARM Job Analysis, state laws and regulations, and individual practice guidelines developed by each midwife according to her skills and knowledge.

– North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)

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Holy Yoga Retreat

Grace Midwifery founder Doran Richards was recently featured on the Great Big Yes! podcast.

You can listen in as Doran and Sue discuss how the phases and cycles of womanhood are blessings to us, God’s way. 

Testimonials

“Doran and the Grace Midwifery team are incredible. They helped is to be more informed and more excited about the whole birthing process. They were a constant encouragement and gave us the highest quality of care throughout the entire process. These women embody the word “doula,” and they have true servant’s hearts.”

– Lex and Sarah – 

The Blessings of Maidenhood, Maternity & Menopause

is a clarion call to women everywhere. Doran Richards shares her knowledge and passion for women to change the tide of negativity in our churches, communities and culture with regards to women’s bodies, phases, and cycles. What is often lost to many, ignored, or steeped in deep-rooted cultural deceptions and negativity, is the exhortation to look once again to our Creator, His design, and His purpose. Doing so brings a welcome understanding of the physiological truth, spiritual significance, and a call to action is so desperately needed among women of today.

About the Author

Doran’s love and passion is helping women see that all phases and cycles of womanhood are blessings to us, God’s way. She has created resources and tools to help women embrace how our Creator has fearfully & wonderfully made their bodies. She is a Certified Professional Midwife serving women and their families through maternity, birth, and postpartum. She also is the author of a curriculum for girls titled Maidens by His Design. She is a speaker and has been to several international locations where she has used her gifts and passion for holistic women’s health. She is also a Shepherd for the Northeast Region for Holy Yoga Instructors. Her yoga training includes: Trauma, Pre/Post Natal, and Yin. She holds a Masters in her yoga certifications.