Myrtle Tree Midwifery
Myrtle tree midwifery provides expert concierge prenatal, home birth, and postpartum services by a traditionally trained, certified professional midwife in the DMV. Services also include preconception/fertility support, IUI, childbirth education, birth pool rental, breastfeeding support. We incorporate mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise. While our approach is holistic, it is coupled with evidence based practices. We strive to provide quality perinatal care to everyone who needs it. We help our clients and their partners by providing them with evidence-based childbirth education, emotional and physical support, community based resources, postpartum planning, and more. Additionally, we assist our clients in becoming confident about the journey they are embarking on.
Midwifery Services Overview
Serving Maryland • Washington, D.C. • Northern Virginia
As a licensed, Certified Professional Midwife, I offer compassionate, inclusive care rooted in evidence-based practices, cultural awareness, and holistic support. Here’s what you can expect:
Prenatal Care
Comprehensive prenatal support to guide you through a healthy pregnancy:
Initial consultation & risk screening
Monthly visits until 28 weeks, biweekly until 36 weeks, then weekly until birth
In-home or office-based visits, depending on your preference
Physical exams, labs, and fetal assessments
Nutritional and lifestyle counseling
Emotional support and childbirth education recommendations
Individualized resource list
Partner/family involvement encouraged
Home Birth & Water Birth Services
Safe, supported birth in the comfort of your home:
On-call availability 24/7 beginning at 37 weeks
Midwife + assistant present for labor, birth, and immediate postpartum
Birth pool rental and water birth support (if desired)
Monitoring of maternal and fetal well-being throughout labor
Respectful, hands-on labor support
Management of normal newborn delivery
Immediate postpartum care, including newborn exam and breastfeeding support
Delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin, and cultural birth preferences honored
Water Birth (optional)
Relaxing and natural pain relief:
Birth pool guidance, rental, and setup support
Safe monitoring while laboring or birthing in water
Peaceful, supported transition for baby
Postpartum Care
In-home care and support for you and your baby:
Postpartum visits at 24–48 hours, 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks
Newborn screenings (as required by your state)
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding guidance
Emotional wellness check-ins (including postpartum mood support)
Family planning and recovery guidance
Referrals to community resources when needed
Placenta Services (optional add-on)
Honoring your placenta with care:
Placenta encapsulation (capsules or tincture options)
Cord keepsake upon request
Informed consent and safety standards followed
Pickup and delivery within our service area
Childbirth Education & Consultations
Knowledge is power:
Private childbirth education tailored to your needs
Birth planning and decision-making support
Consultations for VBAC, first-time parents, or those switching from hospital care
Classes available virtually or in person
Holistic & Culturally Centered Support
Your care is personalized and grounded in trust:
Herbal remedies and nutritional support
Trauma-informed and inclusive care
Spiritual and cultural traditions welcomed
Support for Black and BIPOC families navigating birth inequities
Virtual Support Options
For added convenience and flexibility:
Virtual prenatal visits when appropriate
Online childbirth education
Phone and text support for urgent concerns
Let us support you.
Consultations are free.
Not sure if you can afford support? Payment plans are available. Fill out the form with your information and we’ll be in touch shortly.