Victoria Meinhardt

CPM, Licensed Midwife

"I truly believe most women have the ability to give birth under their own power out of the hospital. I consider myself a non-interventive midwife, however, I do have the ability to sense when to become more 'hands on' for the births that need it. I believe our first priority is safety for mother and baby so I am willing to do what it takes to reach that goal. Midwifery is my craft and my passion and I love serving women during this unique time in their lives."

Education:

• BA in Liberal Arts Florida State University 1989
• Graduated Association of Texas Midwives MTP Program and passed NARM Exam 2005
• Apprentice midwife with Michele Fitzgerald,CPM attending 66 homebirths. Assisted Connie Ochoa, CPM Susie Terwilliger,CPM and Mary Barnett, CNM with home births 1996-2006

Continuing and Supplemental Education:

•  Anatomy and Physiology, ACC
• Chem 1, Microbiology, Human growth and Development, ACC
• Medical Terminology, ACC
• Advanced Midwifery Training, one week intensive- The Farm, Ina May Gaskin
• Homeopathic Remedies for Labor and Delivery- Tria Milo, Homepathic Doctor. met monthly for three hours for 18 months.
• Yearly Continuing Education credits from various conferences and workshops

Experience:

• Private Home Birth Practice 2005-2010 "Wholistic Birthways"
• Provided backup and assistance to other Austin homebirth midwives since 2004
• Joined Austin ABC in March 2010

Professional Associations:

• Association of Texas MIdwives (currently board member, representing region 1) and conference coordinator
• NACPM
• MANA

Personal:

I have three children, one born in the hospital with a CNM, the other two born at home with the help of Licensed Midwives. All three were drug free.