Nikki took the long way to birth work – spending six years in the USAF as a translator, then five years as a defense contractor in computer forensics. Then she chose to have her first and only baby with midwives, which changed her life. She had always been obsessed with birth but didn’t hear “the call” until she got to know one of her baby’s breastmilk donors who had had a traumatic birth- and she knew that she could be the change this mom needed.  Nikki first trained as a DONA International Certified Doula and was later encouraged to begin midwifery studies by the student midwife who served that donor in a healing VBAC. Seven years, three countries, four apprenticeships and around 150 births later, here we are. 

Nikki’s philosophy on midwifery is heavily influenced by the two years she spent apprenticing under the Yorkshire Storks Independent Midwifery Practice in England.  Under their guidance, she was able to witness traditional midwifery practiced with the birthing family and their individual needs and human rights as the only focus, without arbitrary laws or regulations affecting care decisions. 

She loves to knit in the corner and help parents catch their own babies!

Nikki is a Certified Lactation Counselor and can provide extra lactation support in the early days and whenever it is needed. 

Nikki is also a published professional birth photographer and is happy to photograph Charm City Midwives births at a special discount- check her out at bedheadbirth.com!