Bayla Berkowitz, CNM, MSN
Founder, Charm City Midwives


I have been a Certified Nurse Midwife since January 2008. I began my career as a hospital midwife and transitioned to home birth in 2015 with my popular and successful solo practice, A Better Birth Midwifery.
I believe pregnancy and childbirth are natural, healthy processes and that the mother knows her body best and can best make her own decisions based on comprehensive information and education. I am here to facilitate the process and ensure a healthy, positive outcome.
Education
- Boston University, pre-med track, 1999-2001
- Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, 2001-2003
- University of Maryland School of Nursing, Masters in Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery specialty, 2003-2007
Tanvi Avasthi (she/her/hers) is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC). She also works as an anti-racism community organizer and supports EqualHealth’s Campaign Against Racism and the Healing Histories Project. As a new midwife, she is excited to integrate her varied experiences from practicing as an emergency nurse, mentoring students as clinical faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, and working as a yoga instructor to guide patients through a trauma-informed experience that centers their voices and autonomy. She hopes to work with a gender diverse community to bring excellent reproductive care to all and support people through their various transitions through life.
Education
- Georgetown University, Master of Science in Nursing, Midwifery and WHNP dual specialty
- Johns Hopkins University, Master of Science in Nursing, general nursing
- The George Washington University, Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology
- The George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and minor in Mind-Brain Studies

Rachell Williams, Student Midwife