For your pregnancy, maternity and gynecologic care, count on certified nurse midwife Jenna Chambless, CNM, MSN, at Bronson Women's Service in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Jessica chose midwifery as it is a profound privilege to work with women and their families during some of the greatest transitions of their lives. The biggest influence Jessicas life has been the women that are in it. Her mother taught her to have a strong work ethic, her colleagues taught her perseverance, and her patients taught Jessica the definition of humanity and what is means to love one another. Jessica says, Getting to be a small part of a woman's life from adolescence to post-menopausal and all the life stages in between. Just being able to help them navigate their health and well-being is truly rewarding every day.
Laurel was inspired to become a midwife when she witnessed her friend give birth with a nurse midwife and student, at a hospital in Oregon. She went on to volunteer as a doula (a childbirth support person) for several years while completing nursing prerequisites and her nurse-midwifery schooling. She loves the infinite variety of stories in midwifery and hopes that patients who come to see her feel heard and respected. In her work at Bronson, Laurel particularly enjoys Centering Pregnancy prenatal groups, contraceptive troubleshooting, holding space during normal and difficult labors and explaining health concepts.
As a registered nurse, Amanda met her true passion as a midwife when she accidentally caught a 10.2 oz. baby while working within a delivery unit. She attributes her decision to become a midwife to two past mentors who pushed her to follow her dreams of becoming a certified midwife. Amanda enjoys educating young and teen mothers about pregnancy and proper care after delivery. When she has free time, Amanda enjoys being involved with her children's school and spending time with her husband and two children. Amanda is honored to be a part of your growing family's story while displaying exceptional care. You and your growing family are always at the forefront of my mind and care.
Find the specialized care you need, from puberty to post menopause, from certified nurse midwife Danielle Schell, at Bronson Women's Service in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Jane Woodward has been interested in the medical field for as long as she can remember. After graduating college in Georgia, her bedside nursing career spanned over a decade in pediatrics and womens health. Now as a certified nurse midwife, she helps patients become the healthiest versions of themselves. She enjoys getting to work with new and current patients for a variety of health needs and has special interests in pregnancy, contraception and the menopause transition. Outside of work, Jane spends most of her time outdoors and traveling. She also volunteers regularly in her community. I approach care as a partnership between a patient and medical provider.
