New Hampshire Midwives Association

Amy Darling

My name is Amy Darling. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science and have been a NHCM since 2001. I trained as a direct-entry midwife in Scotland and became a United Kingdom Registered Midwife in 1998. I moved back home to NH (leaving a piece of my heart in those beautiful hills) in 1999. I have four daughters, all born at home, and I think being a mama is so precious!

I believe pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding are natural, normal functions of a woman's mind, body and spirit. I believe a woman's body has been wonderfully designed. I trust birth and marvel at the miracle of it all. When allowed to follow its natural course, pregnancy usually results in the birth of a healthy baby and mother.

I work in partnership with my clients, establishing trusting relationships during the months of prenatal care. I fully support my clients in creating their own birthing experience.

I believe that families are strengthened when birth is integrated into life as a normal event.

Shiphrah and Puah, the midwives in Exodus 1 in the Bible, serve as examples for me. Their faith in God strengthened them to have courage and do a good work, and God blessed them. I aim to bear these fruit in my profession: Love (for the women and families I serve), Peace (in all circumstances), Joy (in celebrating new life), Patience and Self-Control (during trying times, long labors and times of fatigue), Kindness, Goodness, and Gentleness (always) and Faithfulness (for strength and blessing).

Contact Information:

PO BOX 62
Milton Mills, NH 03852

Phone/Fax: (603)473-8291

darlingbaby@juno.com

www.gracewife.net