Kristen Klein, Director of Midwifery
– Credentials: LM, CNM
Kristen was first inspired to support women in birth after hearing about doulas following her training as a massage therapist. However, she didn’t start to take steps into the birth world until after the birth of her first child in 2002, when she realized that her birth experience could have been significantly better if she had been given the information and support she had needed. She started attending births as a DONA trained doula in 2005 and by 2008 realized that she needed to continue on this path and take the next steps in supporting families as a midwife. The first step was nursing school, which she finished in 2011 and then began working as a birth assistant in the home setting for another local midwife. She went on to attend Frontier Nursing University for her Master’s degree in midwifery and has been practicing in the capital district since graduating in 2018. Kristen has attended over 500 births in primarily the home setting, but also the hospital as well. Informed consent is at the foundation of her care model and supporting families through the most important moments of their lives is what drives her passion for this work. She is excited to be offering services in her community for many years to come!
Cara Finkle
– Credentials: CLC, RN, BSN
Cara Finkle, RN, BSN is a birth assistant for Southern Adirondack Midwifery. She has been interested in birth since she was a young child but became even more passionate with the birth of her daughter. Cara worked at Burdett Birth Center in Troy for 6 years but alway felt called toward the home setting and was eager to make the switch to supporting women and families at home when the opportunity arose. Cara is pursuing further education to become a Certified Nurse Midwife and is also a Certified Lactation Counselor. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, gardening, reading and cooking/baking.
Hannah Gregory
– Credentials: RN, Certified Doula
Hannah Gregory, Birth Assistant, is a Registered Nurse and Certified Doula who has been involved in midwifery training and birth work for the past four years. It became a passion for her after shadowing at a labor and delivery ward at a hospital in Togo, West Africa. Hannah grew up in a family of 9 and has always loved caring for growing families through many outlets including nannying and postpartum doula support. She is excited about being part of a community where informed decision making, comprehensive pregnancy care, and holistic wellness are supported and fostered. She enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, camping, hiking, spending an afternoon in a coffee shop with a friend, and traveling to new places. Hannah plans to continue her education with the goal of becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife.