- Provider83881Julie Bache has always been intrigued by a woman’s ability to birth a child and then have such an immediate emotional connection, loving and caring for her child infinitely. During her time studying life sciences at the University of Maryland College Park, she realized her calling was to become a midwife. Her time as a labor and delivery nurse at Prince George’s County Hospital taught her how to support mothers and families during such an important time in their lives. After training as a student at Bay Area Midwifery, she became part of the team in 2013. She views becoming a midwife as a lifelong commitment to be present with women. She is dedicated to being there to listen, help, touch, support, guide, counsel, educate, and communicate with all women that she encounters. For her, midwifery is not a job, but a lifelong calling of both love and devotion.American Midwifery Certification Board | Certified Nurse MidwifeGraduate - The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Undergraduate - University of Maryland School of Nursing, Post Graduate - Shenandoah UniversityEnglishObstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ob-Gyn
- Provider83861American Midwifery Certification Board | Certified Nurse MidwifeGraduate - Georgetown University Medical Center, Undergraduate - Dillard UniversityEnglishObstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ob-Gyn
- Provider91161Melissa McBurney is a dedicated Certified Nurse Midwife who is fervent in her pursuit to improve outcomes in her field. Before earning her master's in midwifery from Frontier Nursing University, she spent a decade as a labor and delivery nurse at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, where she honed her skills and deepened her passion for childbirth. Melissa has always been fascinated by human growth and development, particularly during the transformative experience of childbirth. She provides comprehensive gynecological and obstetrical care at Bay Area Midwifery, and furthers her commitment to empowerment by leading Centering Pregnancy group prenatal visits. In these sessions, she fosters a supportive environment where women can connect and learn about their pregnancies. Her dedication to empowering women to advocate for themselves throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and beyond is at the core of her practice. As a mother of seven, Melissa brings a personal understanding of the challenges and joys of motherhood. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, playing volleyball, and exploring her culinary interests as a self-proclaimed foodie.American Midwifery Certification Board | Midwife, CertifiedGraduate - Frontier Nursing UniversityEnglishObstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ob-Gyn
- Provider83836Shayna Martinovich is a Certified Nurse Midwife as well as a Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She joined Luminis Health Midwifery in 2021 after graduating from Frontier Nursing University. She completed her undergraduate degree from University of Maryland School of Nursing. Prior to becoming a midwife, Shayna spent 12 years as a nurse, most of which were at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Labor and Delivery unit, caring for the many families in the community she calls home. Shayna has always had a passion for women’s health. She loves empowering women both in the birthing space as well as in the office in regards to contraceptive care, fertility management, well visits, and mental health assessment. In her free time, Shayna loves to travel with her husband and 2 kids. She loves the outdoors and spends as much time outside as she can.American Midwifery Certification Board | Certified Nurse MidwifeUndergraduate - University of Maryland School of Nursing, Graduate - Frontier Nursing UniversityEnglishObstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ob-Gyn
- Provider91176American Midwifery Certification Board | Certified Nurse MidwifeGraduate - Frontier Nursing University, Graduate - Augusta UniversityEnglishObstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Ob-Gyn
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