About Jen Kitchton, CPM, LM

Birthing naturally has always captivated me — and I believe it can captivate you too.
I became interested in natural childbirth while I was pregnant with my first child. At the time, my husband and I took Bradley® classes and I gave birth at a birth center in San Diego, California. Shortly after having my first, I decided that I wanted to become a Bradley®​ teacher myself because of the way it prepared me mentally and physically for birth. I took the training and taught my first class while I was pregnant with my second child who was born via cesarean in the hospital. I have been teaching now for over 15 years!  

Once I began teaching, I also began attending births. That eventually grew into me going through doula training and becoming a doula. I have since been attending births as a doula in hospital, birth center, and home births since 2007.
After moving to Fort Mill, South Carolina I had two more children, both born at home with a midwife.  My VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) was a very healing experience for me and furthered my desire to help and empower women to trust their bodies and to empower them to birth naturally.  I began assisting a home birth midwife and have continued to do so over the years.  I completed an apprenticeship and midwifery school and became a Certified Professional Midwife, a Licensed Midwife, and am able to offer midwifery services to mothers who would like a home birth.  

Other than all things birth related, I love reading, working out, playing pickle ball, listening to podcasts, going on walks, and spending time with my family and friends.  

Credentials, Licensing and Regulation: 
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I am a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through NARM, The North American Registry of  Midwives. I am a Licensed Midwife (LM) through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). I have my Midwifery Bridge Certificate (MBC) which is awarded  to midwives who complete an additional 50 accredited approved continuing education hours  that address emergency skills in pregnancy, birth, postpartum and newborn care. I received  my schooling from Ancient Art Midwifery through the Pure Birth Midwifery School for Advanced  Midwifery Studies. I apprenticed over the course of 10 years with 3 area midwives where I was  blessed to learn so many skills from wonderful midwives. I continue my education through  classes, workshops, midwifery retreats, and trainings. I am certified in NRP, Neonatal  Resuscitation of the Newborn, ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics), and CPR/AED for  Professional Rescuers.  

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Kind Words

My personal experience with Jen made my home birth feel so "normal." We’ve known each other for a little over 4 years now, and she supported me through the other pregnancies as a Bradley instructor for my first and doula for my natural twin delivery. We built an organic relationship from the very beginning and I knew she would be my forever support person. She has always been there for me. She’s the epitome of support. I can call her with any question or concern and she has the answer! She’s a wealth of knowledge and takes all necessary safety precautions. When I fell off track with my nutrition, which happened often, she always knew and would politely remind me what my goals were and why I needed to stay healthy. Every time I doubted myself, she talked me through my fears and reminded me how strong I am.  She was everything I needed in the toughest, most beautiful times of my life. When I went into labor I had not an ounce of fear in my heart because I knew I was in good hands.  I felt empowered. I felt safe. Most of all I felt loved and well cared for. — Teyneil

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