A B O U T U S

THE PRACTICE

CARA MUHLHAHN, CNM

MIDWIFE/FOUNDER

Cara Muhlhahn, CNM is a graduate of Columbia University School of Nursing, and SUNY Downstate Health Science Center in Brooklyn's Midwifery Education Program. She has practiced as a midwife since obtaining her Certificate of Nurse-Midwifery in 1991. Prior to starting her private practice in 1996, Cara practiced midwifery at Beth Israel Medical Center, and at Maternity Center, Inc., Manhattan's Birthing Center, both in New York, New York. Cara lives in Manhattan with her son Liam, who was born at home.

EMORY SHIP, CNM

ASSOCIATE MIDWIFE/DOULA

Emory Ship, CNM is a graduate of New York University's College of Nursing, and received her Master's in Midwifery at SUNY Downstate Health Science Center in Brooklyn in 2006. Emory has worked as a registered nurse in obstetrics at NYU Medical Center since 2002, and as a birthing assistant at the former Elizabeth Seton Childbearing Center in addition to working as a private doula. Emory is the proud mother of Teio, who was born at home with Cara.

KATE MAPLES, RN

ASSOCIATE/DOULA

Kate Maples, RN is a graduate of New York University's College of Nursing. She has worked with Cara Muhlhahn Midwifery since 2003 and at Roosevelt Hospital in New York, New York since 2006 as a registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery.

TANIA LUNA, OBSTETRICA

ASSOCIATE MIDWIFE/DOULA

(bio coming soon)

KATIE BAKER

OFFICE MANAGER

Katie Baker is a graduate of Oberlin College Conservatory of Music with a focus in classical violin performance. She has been in charge of office management and billing administration for Cara Muhlhahn Midwifery since February of 2007. In addition to her work with Cara, Katie also writes her own music which she performs solo and with other talented musicians throughout New York City.

SAMANTHA SIFANTUS

WEBSITE DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT

Samantha Sifantus is a graduate of New School for Social Research in New York City. She is a full-time graphic artist and web developer at Diasa Design, a graphic design company she owns and founded. Samantha was born at home in New York and has two beautiful children, Pascale and Sebastien, both of whom were also born at home with Cara in attendance.