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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Genesis Midwifery Services, 905 Baylor Street, Staunton, VA (2026)

Name: Genesis Midwifery Services
Address: 905 Baylor Street, Staunton, VA, 24401, US
Telephone: +15402081730

Clients have the option of home birth or hospital birth. Serving a 1 hour radius of Staunton, VA
Birth center coming in 2027!

06/04/2026

Honestly we could watch this all day. 💛

Bravo, mama. You are an inspiration to so many and your work is so important!

05/28/2026

🥹 For those who recently found out you are pregnant and expecting early 2027, congratulations! This is about the size of what your baby currently looks like 🤗

Even amongst the excitement and joy of a new pregnancy, the first trimester is often times accompanied with some rough morning sickness. 😩🤢

Usually, these symptoms can include nausea, actual vomiting, and food aversions; and suddenly you might crave random things you haven’t thought of in years because it’s the only thing you can imagine eating that day.

Morning sickness typically comes on between 5-7 weeks and usually tapers off sometime between 12-15 weeks.

If you’re worried about nutrients and eating, remember this- “nourishment over perfection.” Keeping food and fluids down consistently matters more than eating a perfectly balanced diet every day. First trimester can often feel like survival mode!

1. Try small, simple and basic snacks every 1–2 hours. Crackers, toast, nuts, cheese, fruit, yogurt, smoothies. Whenever you’re feeling a window to snack, take advantage of it!

2. Prioritize protein whenever possible!

Protein often stabilizes blood sugar longer than carbs alone and may reduce the “roller coaster” nausea feeling. Turkey, chicken, cottage cheese, trail mix, and hard boiled eggs are just a few ideas.

3. Dehydration can worsen nausea fast. We encourage “micro-sipping” instead of forcing large amounts of water, which can trigger nausea.

Sip on things like ice water, electrolyte drinks, coconut water, lemon water/lemonade, and herbal teas safe in pregnancy (like ginger or peppermint in moderation), or enjoy popsicles, crushed ice, or fruit 🍉 with high water content.

We know this is a tough part of pregnancy, but you can get through this one step at a time!

**If you have severe symptoms and literally cannot keep any liquids down even in small amounts, please make sure you talk with your provider!*

Mamas, what tips and advice would you give other mamas going through this right now? 💛👇🏼

05/20/2026

If you’re hesitant on whether to pursue a homebirth or not, let this video be the tie breaker! 🥰😭💛 wow! You can tangibly feel the love, support and grounded serenity surrounding her during her birth.

thank you for sharing this absolutely beautiful and intimate video of this incredible birth.

05/14/2026

If you’re fearful of labor, let’s talk about it. Please don’t feel guilty about feeling this way. It’s 100% normal, *especially* if you’re a first time mom! Fear during labor isn’t “just in your head”; it has a real physiological effect on the body.

When we feel afraid, the body releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. In labor, high levels of these hormones can shift the body into a fight-or-flight response — increasing muscle tension, making it harder to relax between contractions, and sometimes reducing the efficiency of contractions themselves.

This is one reason many birth educators and midwives talk about the “fear-tension-pain cycle”-

🌀Fear → tension → increased pain → more fear. 😖

When the body feels unsafe or overwhelmed, pain is often perceived more intensely. Tense muscles can work against the natural rhythm of labor, which may leave moms feeling exhausted, panicked, or like their body is “failing” them; when oftentimes, their nervous system just needs some more support.

The encouraging part, is that preparation can actually change this and help prevent that cycle!
Studies have shown that tools like:
• deep breathing techniques
• relaxation exercises and practice
• continuous emotional and physical support during labor
• visualization
• education about the birth process/positive birth stories
•continuous movement and position changes
• and confidence building preparation

are shown to help lower fear and anxiety levels during labor!

When we know and use the tools to decrease fear, the body is often better able to release oxytocin and endorphins — specific hormones that support labor progress and naturally help with pain perception and lowering discomfort!

This doesn’t mean labor is “painless, but rather, understanding birth, preparing mentally, and learning how to work *with* your body instead of against it can completely change the experience!

If you’ve had a natural birth and have used these preparation techniques, please share any tips and experiences below to help the mamas who are feeling anxious and fearful! 💛👇🏼

05/09/2026

Even with an uptick of women choosing to birth at home 🏡 has definitely increased in the last 5 years, there are so many people who truly don’t know the difference that home birth offers with personalized midwifery care. So here’s 4 things we want women to know!

1. Midwives are trained experts in birth.

Licensed midwives are highly trained professionals who specialize in normal, low-risk pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn care. They are educated to monitor both mother and baby carefully, recognize complications early, and know when transfer or collaboration with hospital care is needed. Midwives carry medications, emergency equipment, and clinical skills to manage many situations safely at home.

2. Midwifery care reduces the risk of birth trauma

One of the biggest protective factors in birth is continuous, relationship-based support. Midwives spend more time with their clients throughout pregnancy and labor, and Research has shown that midwifery care is associated with lower rates of unnecessary interventions, which can reduce both physical and emotional birth trauma for many families. Feeling heard, respected, and actively involved in decision-making can have a lasting impact on how someone experiences birth.

3. Labor is much more autonomous and there is more freedom at home.

At home, labor unfolds in a familiar environment where you can move, eat, rest, shower, vocalize, and labor in ways that feel instinctive to your body. There are no protocols, constant interruptions, or pressure to fit into a timeline. Many women find that being able to follow their body naturally helps them feel calmer, more empowered, and more connected during labor!

4. Postpartum care is much more personal and happens at home.

One of the most overlooked benefits of homebirth midwifery care is the postpartum support. Midwives continue visiting you in your home after birth to check on healing, breastfeeding, emotional wellbeing, and newborn adjustment without requiring you to pack up and leave the house with a fresh baby. These visits are often longer and more relational than the standard postpartum model.

Did you know some of these key 🔑 aspects of homebir

01/14/2026

There’s something reassuring about seeing your baby without ever leaving the comfort of home 🤍
Our in-home ultrasound service means no rushing, no sterile rooms, and no pressure — just a calm, familiar space where questions are welcomed and time is honored.

It allows the assessment of baby’s growth, position, and wellbeing while keeping care personal, unrushed, and centered on you. Partners and siblings can be present, tears can flow freely, and the moment becomes an experience — not an appointment.

Gina Kirkpatrick (shown in video) is our ultrasonography expert! She joins our team with 39 years of experience. She was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, is a Nay Nay to 11 wonderful grandchildren and on any given fall weekend you can catch her cheering on the Hokies.

Her passion for work can been seen in every single scan she does. In home ultrasound is truly her calling! She takes so much pride in building relationships with her clients and creating a lasting impression.

🌿If you’re in the Shenandoah valley area (Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Lexington, Harrisonburg) and you are considering midwifery care, we would love to work with you. Genesis midwifery care is a team of experts that are passionate, not only about birth, but also personalized care prenatally and postpartum.
🔗Click the link in our bio and set up a free no-pressure consultation with us! 🤍

Address

905 Baylor Street
Staunton, VA
24401

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15402081730

Website

http://www.genesisforbirth.com/

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