homebirth midwife in Akron/Canton, OH area?

[cb718]

Hi! I'm newly pregnant and would really like to have a homebirth. Can anyone recommend midwives in my area?

Thanks!

[cb718]

Has anyone used or heard of Erika Oberst?

[Dornmama]

I haven't heard of Erika but I do know there are several midwives in the Akron/ Canton/Cleveland area. I personally used Nicole Oney and LOVED her.

[heartland midwife]

domiciliary service available

I am a Traditional Midwife in Coshocton County with 27 years providing a domiciliary service to home birth families.

San Hess, CPM
Heartland Midwifery

330-231-
5945-

[OhioJenna]

My sister served as a midwife's assistant to a midwife in the Akron/Canton area ... and the same midwife delivered both of my sister's babies. Her first name is Brenda; I will have to ask for her full name and number!

[MommaKitten21]

Originally Posted by Dornmama

I haven't heard of Erika but I do know there are several midwives in the Akron/ Canton/Cleveland area. I personally used Nicole Oney and LOVED her.

I used Nicole Oney as well... and LOVED her!! In fact, I hope when the Army takes us far, we can come back to Ohio and have a hotel birth with Nicole

[Carly Wynn]

Originally Posted by OhioJenna 

My sister served as a midwife's assistant to a midwife in the Akron/Canton area ... and the same midwife delivered both of my sister's babies. Her first name is Brenda; I will have to ask for her full name and number!

Is this her?
 

Brenda A Newport, CPM 7041 Northview NE, North Canton, OH 330-493-3050

[Lisoula]

Originally Posted by Carly Wynn 

Is this her?
 

Brenda A Newport, CPM 7041 Northview NE, North Canton, OH 330-493-3050

Please, please, PLEASE do your research on her. 

http://momofmanyfeet.blogspot.com/2011/08/speak-up-you-could-save-life.html

[scsigrl]

Originally Posted by cb718 

Has anyone used or heard of Erika Oberst?

Be very careful no matter who you hire.  

Ask a lot of questions.  A LOT. 

Ask people in these areas about these midwives.  There are many woman willing to talk.  

This is your baby. You MUST ask the tough questions no matter how difficult they may be.  All midwives have had births with issues.  Don't be snowed that they haven't!

Good luck in your search!

[Youngfrankenstein]

Originally Posted by cb718 

Has anyone used or heard of Erika Oberst?

RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN!

Sorry, not trying to use the scare caps but I interviewed with her and I feel she is truly a novice and is not a safe HCP.  I can go into detail if you like but I do have some names to pass on.

I used a mw out of Bainbridge but her partner mw, Nicole Oney,  is in Akron and she attended my birth as the back-up.  I will be happy to PM you their names and they may also have some other names of those close to you.
 

[scsigrl]

A fancy website does not a good midwife make.

In fact, the well respected ones in the area don't have websites.  They don't need them.

Just saying.

[Youngfrankenstein]

Originally Posted by scsigrl 

A fancy website does not a good midwife make.

In fact, the well respected ones in the area don't have websites.  They don't need them.

Just saying.

You are so much more delicate than I am!   Seriously, though, I stand by what I said.  I would feel very, very negligent if I didn't warn people!

[scsigrl]

Originally Posted by Youngfrankenstein 

You are so much more delicate than I am!   Seriously, though, I stand by what I said.  I would feel very, very negligent if I didn't warn people!

I stand by what you said as well :)  

[Youngfrankenstein]

Now I feel like a dummy.  This thread is from 2 years ago and clearly the woman gave birth already.

[scsigrl]

Originally Posted by Youngfrankenstein 

Now I feel like a dummy.  This thread is from 2 years ago and clearly the woman gave birth already.

Doh!

[Youngfrankenstein]

Originally Posted by scsigrl 

Doh!

I think I love you!

[librarygirl]

Don't feel like a dummy. I'm in the same area and TTC starting in May. I found your comments to be useful, even if the original poster didn't!

[cb718]

Hi!  I'm the original poster.  To those who replied way after I delivered, I'm sure your comments will be useful to others.  I did use Nicole Oney and would recommend her to others. 

[Dornmama]

I'm so glad that you loved Nicole. She is an amazing woman.

Edited by Dornmama - 4/9/12 at 4:04pm

[jdstuf]

Thanks to all who replied to this post, even after the author had her baby!  We recently moved to the area and are looking for a new midwife for baby number 2!  Word of mouth and personal stories go a long way when trying to find a midwife (especially in this area!).  Thank you!