My name is Joyce Kimball.  I am a Certified Professional Midwife and a Certified Birth Doula.  I have been supporting families in giving birth since 1998.  I have two beautiful children; David, born in a hospital with a CNM (certified nurse midwife) in 1995 and Julia, born at home with a CPM (certified professional midwife) in 1999, and a wonderful husband, Mike.

I was once a Human Resources Director and have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Business but my life was changed in 1995 when I gave birth to my son.  I gave birth to David in the hospital, quickly and easily, though separated from him for a while after birth as per hospital protocols and with a 3rd degree episiotomy, as per protocol.  I knew birth could be different; better.

Three months later I met a woman who had a homebirth and met a homebirth midwife in 1998.  From the moment I met these women I knew that I wanted to attend women at birth.  When a homebirth midwife rented space below my husband’s computer store and was looking for an apprentice, I raised my hand.  I thought I would just “put my toe in” but instead jumped in with both feet, going to DONA doula training, attending home births as an apprentice, attending hospital births as a birth doula and starting a Midwifery Studies Program. 

I have been a certified DONA birth doula since 2001.  I am First Aid, CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation Certified. I am a long-time La Leche League member.  In February 2002, I completed my apprenticeship and Midwifery Studies Program and opened my own supervised home birth midwifery practice.  In February 2008, I completed my 10 year long process and got my license as a Certified Professional Midwife. 

I attend on average two to four births per month in a variety of settings; homes, birth centers and hospitals. My life providing birth services is a joy to me.  I am honored to be with women and families during the childbearing year. 

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