LaToya Shields, Council on Recovery LaToya Shields has been in the social services field for 20 years. LaToya holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in public policy and non-profit management. … Continue reading →

Cristen Pascucci: Knowing Your Rights in Birth A former communications strategist at a top public affairs firm in Baltimore, Maryland, Cristen Pascucci is the founder of Birth Monopoly and creator of the online course, Know Your Rights, which is based … Continue reading →

Katelyn Voelke Katelyn Voelke was a project manager for a Houston construction company before having her first baby in 2017. She now works part time out of the home and full time as a mom to three children, Ellis (age … Continue reading →

Kathryn Haarmann, VBAC Kathryn Haarmann had a HBAC (home birth after cesarean) and has some great words of wisdom to share with us. Her husband Ryan will also share his perspectives. You will enjoy hearing their journey in birthing – … Continue reading →

Ashley Musil, Midwife Ashley Musil is a midwife, co-owner, and clinical director at Wellspring Midwifery Care & Birth Center. She is also the president of the Greater Houston Midwives’ Alliance. After completing her midwifery training in 2013, Ashley became a Texas … Continue reading →

Debbie Hull, Doula and Childbirth Educator Debbie Hull has been serving expectant Houston families as a doula and childbirth educator for over 20 years. She is proud and thrilled to serve on CAPPA faculty as both a Labor Doula Trainer and … Continue reading →

Jackie Griggs, RN, CNM Jackie Griggs, RN, CNM, has been a Nurse Midwife in the Houston area for the past 30 years. She is a graduate of UTMB Health at Galveston. She is a mom of five sons, three born … Continue reading →

Jaelin Stickels, Midwifery Jaelin Stickels, CNM, MSN, WHNP-BC, is a certified nurse midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner at Holistic Heritage Homebirth who is honored to work with women and their families as they experience pregnancy, labor, birth, and the … Continue reading →

Dr. Richelle Whittaker Dr. Richelle Whittaker is an educational psychologist board certified in perinatal mental health, a parenting coach, trainer, and author. She is devoted to educating, equipping, and empowering women struggling with emotional challenges through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. … Continue reading →

Afua Hassaine Afua Hassaine moved to Houston to pursue a career in midwifery. She graduated from the Houston School of Midwifery in 1984. Afua is the founder, owner and licensed midwife of The Birthing Place. The Birthing Place is the … Continue reading →