Melissa 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.
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