Best Midwives in Centerville, OH

Pamela M. Madden, CNM earned a midwifery certificate in 1999 from the Institute of Midwifery, Women and Health in Philadelphia. The following year, she earned her master's degree in midwifery from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

LaurenBraswell, CNM is a certifiednursemidwife inEnglewood, OH. Shereceived her Master of Science in Midwifery from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University in 2008. Lauren believes every woman should be given education and the support to be an active participant in their care.

Michele Carlson, CNM, MS serves as a certified nurse midwife with Women's Health Specialists and Midwives of Dayton. She earned a bachelor's of science degree in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. She earned a certification in midwifery from the Institute of Midwifery, Women and Health and a master of science in midwifery from Philadelphia University. She has more than 20 years of experience in labor and delivery of babies. Michele is accepting new patients.

Kelly Welsh, APRN-CNP, CNM is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH in 2013 and her Postgraduate Certificate in Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, KY in 2021. Kelly received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University in 2008. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and as a Certified Nurse Midwife by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Kelly provides full-spectrum midwifery care, including all gynecological procedures and comprehensive birth control options. As a midwife, Kelly is passionate about attending births at Miami Valley Hospital. She also manages primary care needs and cares for women of all ages. Kelly provides comprehensive women’s services, including: Pregnancy care and birth Annual exams STI screenings Colposcopies Endometrial biopsies Vulvar biopsies Breast and cervical cancer screenings Birth control, including long-acting reversible contraception such as IUDs/Nexplanon Treatment of pregnancy-related conditions Pelvic pain Breast care Perimenopause/menopause care Kelly’s ultimate goal is to provide safe, evidence-based care through clear communication, collaboration, education, and transparency. Kelly went into the women's health field after personally witnessing amazing care she received during her own three births and knew she wanted to give back. She is dedicated to serving women, particularly those in underserved communities, and to reducing infant and maternal mortality rates that affect our state and country. Outside of her professional life, Kelly enjoys spending time with her husband of 27 years and their three adult children. She is an avid fan of the University of Dayton Men's Basketball team and cherishes any opportunity to visit the beach.

Neva Dehart, CNM, MSN, NPWH received a BS in Nursing at Wright State University, then continued her education at the University of Cincinnati where she earned a Master's Degree in Nursing as a Certified Nurse Midwife and a certificate as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Before joining our practice in 2011, Neva worked in the Family Beginnings Birthing Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. Neva is accepting new patients. She is now trained and certified in Nexplanon insertion

Pamela M. Madden, CNM earned a midwifery certificate in 1999 from the Institute of Midwifery, Women and Health in Philadelphia. The following year, she earned her master's degree in midwifery from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

LaurenBraswell, CNM is a certifiednursemidwife inEnglewood, OH. Shereceived her Master of Science in Midwifery from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University in 2008. Lauren believes every woman should be given education and the support to be an active participant in their care.

Michele Carlson, CNM, MS serves as a certified nurse midwife with Women's Health Specialists and Midwives of Dayton. She earned a bachelor's of science degree in nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. She earned a certification in midwifery from the Institute of Midwifery, Women and Health and a master of science in midwifery from Philadelphia University. She has more than 20 years of experience in labor and delivery of babies. Michele is accepting new patients.

Neva Dehart, CNM, MSN, NPWH received a BS in Nursing at Wright State University, then continued her education at the University of Cincinnati where she earned a Master's Degree in Nursing as a Certified Nurse Midwife and a certificate as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Before joining our practice in 2011, Neva worked in the Family Beginnings Birthing Unit at Miami Valley Hospital. Neva is accepting new patients. She is now trained and certified in Nexplanon insertion