NFP's Certified Nurse Midwifery Program has been providing a unique birthing option on the near west side of Cleveland for the past five years. NFP embraces a philosophy of caring for the individual in the context of the family.

In the Midwifery program, this philosophy means promoting healthy births as a starting point for healthy families. Prenatal care, education for the mother and family, nutrition education, and supportive, healthy births are all important components of the Midwifery Program. As a midwifery patient you will receive personalized attention and unique support throughout your pregnancy, labor, delivery and beyond.

NFP's Midwifery Program is now offering group pregnancy care through the CenteringPregnancy Program. Click here to learn more.

Susan Greene, CNM

Susan Greene, CNM leads Neighborhood Family Practice's Midwifery Program. Susan obtained her BSN in Nursing from West Virginia University in 1972. She received her MSN in women's health care from the University of Rochester in 1982 and completed her education as a Certified Nurse Midwife in 1994 at Case Western Reserve University.

Susan's credentials include:

• Certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives, accrediting body
• Licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife by the state of Ohio
• BirthWorks Childbirth Educator

Susan has delivery privileges at Lakewood Hospital and works with Consultive Obstetrician, Dr. Sharon Mikol, MD

Beth Austin, CNM

Beth Austin, CNM joined Neighborhood Family Practice's Midwifery Program in August, 2009. She grew up in Northeast Ohio, and discovered her passion for midwifery care while in college. Beth obtained her BS in 2004 from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and her MSN in Nurse-Midwifery in 2007 from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Prior to coming to NFP, Beth worked at Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio and Huron Hospital. She loves caring for women of all ages, including teens, and in her free time enjoys cooking, baking, and enjoying the outdoors.

Beth's credentials include:

• Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board
• Licensed as a Certified Nurse-Midwife by the state of Ohio
• Member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives

Beth has delivery privileges at Lakewood Hospital and works with consulting Obstetrician, Sharon Mikol, MD.

Julie A. Kellon, CNM

Julie Kellon, CNM, joined Neighborhood Family Practice's Midwifery Program in January of 2009. Julie obtained her BSN in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University in 1995. She received her MSN in Nursing from Case in 2000 and completed her Midwifery training at the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing.

Credentials:

• Certified by American College of Nurse Midwives accrediting body
• Licensed as a Certified Nurse Midwife by the State of Ohio
• Certified as a First Assist for cesarean sections
• Certified in Limited 3rd trimester ultrasounds
• Member of the American College of Nurse Midwives

Julie has delivery privileges at Lakewood Hospital and works with Consultive Obstetrician, Dr. Sharon Mikol, MD