“A family’s birth experience can impact their relationships forever. The power of birth,
properly supported, can impact an entire generation; from how a mother views her own
strength to how she supports others in family building” Giving this process back to the family can greatly build the next generation. Terrie began her nursing career in 1983 where she quickly learned that obstetrics was her passion. After having her first of four children in 1986 and having such a positive experience breastfeeding, Terrie also became a lactation consultant so that she could empower other women to become successful in achieving their breastfeeding goals. While working as a labor and delivery nurse, it became apparent that women had few options for birthing. “There certainly must be a better way to help women birth than being in the bed and having IV fluids
infused”. This began her quest to become a nurse midwife. Terrie graduated from Frontier Nursing University obtaining midwifery certification in 1998 and Master of Science in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University in 1999. She has worked in hospital-based practices in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Recent limitations of area hospital practices led her to start Gentle Harbor Midwifery in 2013. Terrie is licensed in
the State of Michigan and in the Sate of Indiana as a Certified Nurse Midwife. Married to Jim for 30 years, they enjoy parenting their adult children. The family is active in
their church and enjoy serving others. In her spare time, Terrie also enjoys cross- stitching, reading, and football!
