About

Owner

My name is Maureen Farrell. I am a Certified Family Herbalist, Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Doula, Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, and a Certified Professional Midwife. My practice is located in Elkins, WV. I created Highland Birth Support to serve you and your family during the childbearing year. This is an independent business providing holistic care from conception counseling through pregnancy and the postpartum. I aim to provide a full spectrum of services to serve my community!

My goal is to support families in making their own choices during their pregnancy and birth. That may mean supporting you in homebirth and keeping that space safe by providing clinical assessment and midwifery care. It can also look like accompanying you to the hospital where I can provide support and help you communicate with your healthcare providers during labor. It is not my wish to make choices for you, but rather to help you access the information you need to make your own choices. I believe in autonomy in birth and wish to help you protect your space and safety while you do the hard work of birthing a baby.

I also created two podcasts so that I can help people around the world improve their pregnancy and breastfeeding experiences: the Milk Minute Podcast and Beyond the Boob. You can learn more about those here! My podcasts are a great way to expand your education whether you are a parent, supportive friend, or healthcare provider.

I live on a small farm outside of Elkins, WV with my husband, children, dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys, and goose! I love to watch things grow and bloom, and I would love to share that knowledge with you.

Students

Hi, I’m Jessi Collins. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to grow in both the art and practice of midwifery alongside Maureen.

I’ve been drawn to birth for as long as I can remember, but that curiosity deepened into something more personal after my own journey into motherhood. The intimate, personal care I received during my first pregnancy shaped the way I view this work and the kind of support I hope to offer other women.

Since then, I’ve served families as a doula and am currently studying through Pure Birth Community Birth School. Outside of births and studying, you’ll likely find me reading, camping, or learning new recipes from around the world. Thank you for welcoming me and allowing me the privilege of being part of this meaningful season in your life.