MIDWIVES OF EAST ERIE - Key Persons
Hi, my name is Chantal Gowing, I am a mother of four children, three of which were delivered by the Midwives of East Erie from the comfort of home. Through the journey of becoming a mother, I realized my passion for the entire birth experience. I decided to become a labour doula and have been practicing since 2015. I was hired as a second attendant with the Midwives of East Erie and I am extremely excited to be a part of this wonderful team.
Job Titles:
- Administrator
- Member of Our Team
Dale is a valued member of our team. She is a mom of three boys and two daughter-in-laws, and a nana to two. After having retired from teaching secondary school math in June 2018, she joined our team. "It's been a joy to work with these amazing midwives and getting to know a bit about each new client. The babies are a bonus of the job and a reminder of the important work that we all do". Dale recently moved from Cayuga back to her home town of Grassie where she has built a new home with lots of work to be done on her days off.
Since a teenager Frankie has always been interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. After graduating from York University with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing she has worked in a variety of different settings from palliative to home care as a registered nurse. Frankie is currently a nurse at Norfolk General hospital. After having her first baby at home under the care of the Midwives of East Erie, she became passionate about home births and has since joined the team as a second attendant. At home Frankie is the proud mother to two cute little girls and wife to her very supportive husband.
Jen is a valued member of our team. She is a proud mom of two. She has lived in Haldimand for many years and enjoys reading and drinking tea. She has worked with teens in her local community for many years and has been heavily involved in many community activities.
Michelle attended her first birth at the age of 15 and has been fascinated with pregnancy and labour since. Growing up in Fairbanks Alaska she often shadowed her best-friend's mother, a traditional midwife and experienced firsthand how beautifully calm and empowering birth could be. She became a certified Doula in 2004, maintained her Health Care Provider CPR and completed the Neonatal Resuscitation Program through McMaster University. Most recently, Michelle has graduated from Mohawk College, with a Practical Registered Nurse degree and currently works at a local physicians office. At home, Michelle is the proud mother of 4 amazing children and wife to her wonderful husband.
I have been living in Simcoe for the past 15 years. I have been married to my best friend Nathan for the past 8 years and together we have 3 beautiful children! I am a nurse at Norfolk General Hospital and became passionate about birth and women empowerment during my pregnancy. I am overwhelmed with the power and strength that comes from women during this transitional time in their lives and it encourages me to see women from all walks of life being new life earth side!