Maureen Berning LM CPM
Meet Your Birth Team!
Maureen Berning LM CPM
Owner, Clinical Director
Licensed Midwife
Certified Professional Midwife
I was drawn into pregnancy and birth as a young child attending La Leche League meetings with my mother who was a leader for LLL. Seeing the side of natural birth before I was exposed to hospital birth forever changed me. I became drawn to midwifery in my 20's and have been hooked on birth work ever since! I love to be able to serve a community of women and help keep them safe while also helping to make the birthing experience positive, empowering and transformative. After many years of working at a busy birthing center, I decided to venture out to open my own solo midwifery practice. When I am not midwife-ing you can find me gardening or painting with watercolors.
Amy Guerra
Student Midwife
Birth Assistant
Placenta Encapsulation
I was born and raised in Naples and I speak English and Spanish fluently. Starting at a young age, my love for pregnancy and birth sparked my calling for birth work. As a student at University of Florida, I dedicated 5 years toward becoming an obstetrician and ultimately, my beautiful and empowering home birth was the sign I needed to switch gears. In November of 2022, I became a birth and postpartum doula and less than a year later, I enrolled in Florida School of Traditional Midwifery in August of 2023. I know birth work is my calling and I am so honored to witness and be part of the most magical day a family will remember forever. Outside of birth work, I love to raise chickens, bake sourdough bread, swim in the ocean, and spend quality time with my husband and son.
Amy Kucharski
Doula
Birth Assistant
My journey into the realm of becoming a doula began in 2013 when I started caring for elderly women, which eventually led to end-of-life caregiving. Prior to becoming a biological mother, I had already assumed a maternal role providing nurturing care, such as bathing dressing and cooking for these women. Simultaneously, my profound experience of pregnancy and spiritual connection with my baby let me to delve passionately into all things related to pregnancy and childbirth. In 2018, I experienced an awakening and discovered my true calling as a doula. In 2019, I trained with both DONA International and Hypnobabies, and established my own business, The Sweet Surrender, LLC. In my personal life, you can find me goofing off with my son or relaxing around the house.
Kelly Cundiff
Registered Nurse
Birth Assistant
Doula
The urge to stay curious has forever been my driving force. Being able to witness and support others during life-changing moments has also been one of my strongest passions and successes. I take great pride in curating a space where others can feel motivated — and if chosen, I make it a mission to stand alongside you during the most vulnerable experiences in this human journey. I have been a registered nurse for 8 years, and some of my other loves include being outside with my pup, attending women’s circles & painting watercolor photos for my friends and family. I am beyond excited for the opportunity to work with this team, especially Maureen so that together we can educate, support & motivate other women in this community!
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