“I first met Deborah when she came to my daughter’s home to check on the progress of Teresa’s labor. She spent a long time with us, calmly reassuring Teresa and supporting her in what would become a very long process. Due to complications, Teresa was taken from the birthing center to a hospital the next morning, and Deborah simply became part of the attending medical team, the liaison between a very tired mother-to-be and the medical staff. It was Deborah’s calm assurances that helped Teresa relax and her professionalism with the staff that enabled Teresa’s birth plan to be fulfilled as much as possible under the circumstances. Deborah’s calm assurances to the father-to-be and to me were welcomed while Teresa was prepped for surgery, and she continued to be upbeat, positive and reassuring as we waited for word of the birth of a beautiful baby girl. Although I know she was as tired as the rest of us, Deborah never waivered as an anchor and guide throughout it all. Thank you Deborah for your commitment to us and for your love and support.” – Sue Burkholder, grandmother of Brin

“Having Dr. Deborah as my care provider has given me such a sense of relief! It is amazing to be listened to and cared for by someone who is considering my whole person and not just my stats. She is so easy to talk to, and the fact that she is also a Midwife and offers Pediatric care makes me feel like I have won the lottery! Meeting with Dr. Deborah is truly the best thing I have ever done for myself, and I am so glad I found her!” – Kate Zachary, doula