Newburyport and Haverhill|weekdays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Phone|(978) 556 - 0100
Newburyport and Haverhill|weekdays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Phone|(978) 556 - 0100
Our team of certified nurse midwives provides independent care for low-risk women during pregnancy, birth, and post-partum, guided by a philosophy that for most women, pregnancy and birth are normal, healthy events. Our nurse midwives create a caring environment and establish a connection with a woman and her family to provide individualized care that minimizes unnecessary interventions while offering the same tests, medications and procedures as their physician counterparts. They also provide gynecologic care and family planning, and consult with our board-certified OB/GYN physicians and other specialists as needed.
Nurse midwifery care is covered by most private insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid and managed care programs.
Rachel Ross,
Christa Ramsey,
Deanna Pilkenton,
Erica Russell,
Kasey Plourde,
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Nurse Practitioners
Undergraduate degree: University of Florida Gainesville BSN Nursing. Degree BSN
Graduate Degree: State University of New York at Stony Brook MSN Nursing. Degree; MSN
Board Certified: Certified Nurse-Midwife CNM
IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Locations: Haverhill and Newburyport
Christa earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and has worked in women's healthcare for the last decade. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Frontier Nursing University; with certification as both a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner. Her APRN residency was completed at Indiana University Methodist Hospital and HealthNet Southwest Health and Dental Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Christa states “It is a great privilege to form a compassionate partnership with my patients and an honor to be a part of such intimate, life changing experiences.”
Board Certified: American Midwifery Certification Board
Medical School: Frontier University
Internship: Indiana University Methodist Hospital
Locations: Haverhill
Deanna earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 2002. She recently relocated to New England after gaining years of experience as a midwife in the faculty practice at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was an instructor in the nurse midwifery program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing for over ten years. Deanna also has experience with out-of-hospital birth settings, international work, and she speaks Spanish proficiently. “While pregnancy and childbirth present an exceptional experience to share with women and their families, I very much enjoy working with women during all stages of life.” Deanna lives in New Hampshire with her husband and four children, and loves exploring the beautiful seacoast area.
Board Certified: American College of Nurse-Midwives – 2003
Graduate Education: Master of Science in Nursing with Nurse-Midwifery Specialty, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN
Undergraduate Study: Bachelor of Arts, Centre College, Danville, KY
Locations: Haverhill and Newburyport
Teaching: University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Instructor in maternal-child nursing, and additional undergraduate nursing courses.
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN
Adjunct Faculty Member, 8/2016- 8/2017
Instructor, Nurse-Midwifery Program, 5/2006-8/2016
Fluent in Spanish
Erica earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing soon followed by her Master of Science in Nursing and certification in midwifery in 1994 from Columbia University in New York. She has been practicing as a nurse midwife since then. In 2002 she returned to school and received her certificate in family practice (APRN) from Frontier University in Kentucky. Since 2004, in addition to midwifery, she has provided primary care services to men, women and children in a small community in rural NH. "Providing primary care has allowed me the privilege to not only assist in the care of women during pregnancy, birth and beyond but to be a part of their families' lives, watching their children grow from infancy through adolescence." Most recently, she has been part of a multidisciplinary team working with women and adolescents in various stages of drug addiction and rehabilitation.
Board Certified: American College of Nurse-Midwives – 1994
Post Graduate Education: Master of Science in Nursing, FNP Certificate, Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY
Graduate Education: Master of Science in Nursing, CNM Certificate, Columbia University, NY, NY
Undergraduate Study: Bachelor of Arts, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Columbia University, NY, NY
Locations: Haverhill and Newburyport
Kasey began her nursing career after graduating with her Bachelors in Nursing from Quinnipiac University. She fell in love with the women’s health field after working as a Labor and Delivery nurse for 5 years. Kasey then went on to earn her Masters of Science in Nursing and a Certification in Nurse Midwifery from University of Cincinnati in 2019. She has a strong passion for providing access to safe, compassionate care to patients from all backgrounds and socioeconomic groups. She believes caring for women throughout the lifespan is a great privilege and truly enjoys being part of your experiences along the way. Kasey currently resides in New Hampshire with her husband and their two cats. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting of all kinds and getting outdoors during the warmer months.
Board Certified: American College of Nurse-Midwives
Graduate Education: Master of Science in Nursing, CNM Certificate, University of Cincinnati
Undergraduate Study: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Locations: Haverhill and Newburyport
Plan your visit today to meet with one of our dedicated midwives and learn more about our services.