Psalm 127:3 "Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; the fruit of the womb is His reward."
Below are a number of testimonials
about homebirth experiences with Ginnie.
They were provided by Clients, Colleagues,
and both New and Old Friends
Joanne, retired teacher: Ginnie has an outstanding understanding of human behavior.
Karen CNM: I have been Ginnie's friend and midwifery colleague since 1976. During those years I have seen her adjust her practice to keep up with changes in medical science, midwifery politics and client needs. She has never, however, wavered from support and respect for women's ability to give birth with safety and dignity in the privacy of their own homes.
Tracii: GP is a peaceful, practical, professional midwife. From assistance with pregnancy, cold viruses to collecting our cord blood, Ginnie was always available with helpful guidance. We thank G for great pregnancy and birth experiences. Our beautiful son thanks her for the help with his journey into this world! Feel free to list us as a reference….
Grandma Jeev: Anyone can get an education or pick a career. GP is truly special because she has the innate talent and intuition to excel at what her passion dictates. She was there every step of the way for my daughter and son-in-law, and our family has an INCREDIBLE experience we will never forget when our grandson was born at home.
Jane Crawford Peterson CPM: GP has been a midwife for 30years. This dedication has given her experience that compliments a practice bases in both the art and science of birth. She is capable, competent and remarkable. I would trust her with my life.
Kim: Ginnie eased our concern and fears of what to expect with our 1st birth.
She instilled confidence in the natural way of birthing and is very cautious and thorough in her midwifery.
While in labor Ginnie continually spoke words of direction and support. I felt very confident having her by my side.
It was a wonderful experience to have a homebirth in the comfort of our home with my husband.
Ginnie gave the baby and I great postpartum care, whenever I had a concern she was just a call away. She also came out to the house a few times to see how things were going.
Born At Home-1st baby
Katie: Our experience in delivering of our first child in the hospital was that it was very “managed” by the hospital staff, and our birth plan was not followed at all. I felt coerced into procedures that we were uncomfortable with, and the experience was not at all the natural plan that we had hoped for. While we respect the fact that there are times medical procedures are necessary in saving at-risk babies or their mothers, we firmly believe in the natural approach that midwifery takes. We are grateful for our opportunities to deliver our subsequent children at home.
Testimony specific to our experience with Pam and Jill:
When I was nearing my due date with our third child (second home birth planned with Ginnie), Ginnie had a family emergency that took her out of town for several days. Never before had we considered that Ginnie wouldn't be available, as she is extremely reliable and dependable. She plans her vacations around her client's due dates, and is never more than a phone call away. However, with circumstances beyond her control, we found ourselves facing the possibility of delivering with someone other than Ginnie. She arranged for Pam, her assistant that would deliver our baby in her absence, to visit us in our home prior to delivery. Upon meeting Pam, we immediately felt comfortable with that possibility; she is so much like Ginnie! They share the same calm, gentle demeanor, as well as confidence that comes first from being led by Jesus in all that they do, and second by being as experienced as they are in delivering babies. Pam did ultimately help me deliver our nearly-ten pound baby boy, with the added assistance of Jill, another sweet and calm midwife. We were pleased with how delivery went, and the way Pam and Jill worked with us. Our follow-up visit with Pam was as thorough and personal as it would have been with Ginnie, and Ginnie still came for a follow-up when she got back in town. We have complete confidence in Ginnie, Pam, and Jill, and their abilities to not just deliver babies, but to love the whole family through the process.
Grandma Becky: As an advocate for homebirth, a homebirth mama of five, and now a grandma of two home-birthed babies, I was in AWE of Ginnie, while my daughter labored and pushed out those beautiful grandbabies for us to adore. Her knowledge of the human body and the birthing process was amazing, as she consoled, encouraged, coached, and enlightened everyone around her. Her dedication and love were a constant. Ginnie's problem solving skills and intuition, along with her many and varied experiences, makes her a midwifery professional unlike any other.
Stephen: The first time I met GP I had accompanied my Wife to a prenatal visit for our second child. I was immediately impressed with Ginnie's professionalism and confidence. When the day came for our little boy to be born, Ginnie's word guided us into a beautiful event that will forever be locked in our memories
Dear Ginnie,
It's important that you know how comfortable and confident I felt under your care for the delivery of my baby. First, my husband and I came to you when I was 30 weeks pregnant and at the time my husband really wasn't excited about this desire I had to have a home birth. With your thorough knowledge, the time you took to meet with us and your ability to answer our questions he was soon as eager as I was. The experience ended up being the highlight of both of our lives. Even though I had issues of meconium in the fluid and a very quick delivery (with almost no time to prep) you were able to handle and manage everything with ease. We often joke about how this baby was meant to be a home birth, whether we were planning for it or not! So, thank you for doing such a great job and for always continuing to be there for me.
Most sincerely,
Mari Harvey
Kelly: I know of no other person than a midwife who cares for every aspect of a woman's needs. Ginnie excels in regarding me as not only a woman with child, but a woman with several children, with a husband, with friends, with problems, with duties, with talents, with a past and a future, with a soul and most of all, with an individual spirit and purpose in this life. A good midwife assists a woman in this grand undertaking of motherhood and beyond…for the good of the woman, the child, the couple and her entire LIFE. Midwifery is about entire lives. 4 beautiful home birthed blessings