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| Born in 1962, I'm among the last of the baby boom generation! 
Yes, I am really that old!! I am an Aquarian, born in the Chinese year of the Tiger. That combination fits me! I am an "Army Brat" born in California and raised across the whole US ~ from sea to shining sea.
I was once likened to a "Tiger being held by the tail." I like that!!
I am the mother of four lovely people: three sons (Aaron, Joel & David), and
one daughter (Sarah). Sarah & David were caught by midwives; David, at home.
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I am living life to the fullest with my man & partner (also named David!) and I am enjoying my new home and practice in Virginia. .
I am excited to be serving the home birth community in metro-Richmond and its surrounding areas. And I am looking forward to meeting & getting to know you!
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| Kim Mosny, CPM
As a Midwife's Apprentice & under the supervision of my mentor Midwives, I learned the art & skills of home birth midwifery over the course of 6 years.
As the home-schooling mother of three, and then pregnant with my fourth child during my training, my apprenticeship involved significant personal & family sacrifice. My strict commitment & dedication included self-study, hands-on experience during prenatal clinic, home visits, childbirth education classes, home & water births, and postpartum and well woman visits. All told, the number of hours committed to my training exceeded 8000 hours, didactic & clinical.
September 1996, I completed the didactic portion of my training and went on to complete the NARM clinical requirements as a Primary Midwife under Supervision. I completed that criteria in April 1998, and proceeded to document my training and experience using the NARM Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP) to apply as a NARM
CPM Candidate.
In February 1999, I sat for the NARM Exam and then completed the Clinical Skills Exam in April. In May 1999, I earned the NARM CPM credential. I became partners with my mentor midwife Margie McSweeney in her midwifery practice, which she later "gifted" to me when she relocated her family to Boulder, CO.
That same year, the TN Midwifery Practice Act was signed into law. A year of regulatory process later, the CPM-TN application for licensure was made available. I was licensed by the state of TN in 2000, among the first midwives in TN to carry a state license. In that same year, I was appointed by the Governor of TN to sit on the Council of Certified Professional Midwifery, serving 2 terms.
In July 2008, after attending 304 births in Memphis, TN, I decided to move my practice to Richmond, VA. My need to be closer to my family and my desire to serve more women prompted my decision. The collective birth community of the greater- Richmond area positively responded to my inquiries. It was not long before my phone & email, "lit up like the fourth of July!" And thus a new chapter in my bio has begun!
I am currently licensed in VA and TN.
I am certified in Healthcare Provider
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and
Neonatal Resusciation (NRP)
I am a member of:
.Commonwealth Midwives' Alliance (CMA)BirthMatters Virginia (BMV)
American Pregnancy Association (APA)
Midwives' Alliance of North America (MANA)
National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM, Charter Member)
North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)
I am the mother of four grown (or nearly so) children, whom I lovingly refer to as my Fab Four
- Aaron, age 28
- Joel, age 24
- Sarah, age 22
- David, age 16.5
The births of these wonderful people had significant and powerful influence over my decision to become a midwife and to my path to midwifery and holistic health care. Sarah and David live with me in a cute little house in Midlothian.
Single again, I am sharing my new life with a loving and supportive partner, whose name is David, too! He provides me with solace from each busy or chaotic day. He honors my uniqueness, spirit, independence, and zest for life. And he helps me with the day-to-day responsibilities of home, family and personal management.
  | | What Clients Have to Say...
. "Kim was my midwife for my daughter's birth in 2005. I couldn't not have asked for more thorough medical care from Kim. Coming from traditional OB care, I found my midwife to be attentive, nurturing & intuitive.
My pregnancy and birth were treated with dignity, respect, and professionalism. I have found, over the years of knowing, receiving care from, and assisting Kim, that her expertise in midwifery is undoubtable. She is truly an exceptional midwife, with skills that bridge ancient knowledge and modern medicine."
Corinne J.
"Kim was my midwife for the births of my son in 2006 and daughter in 2008. As a so-called "older" first time mother, yet someone who is very educated and aware of what I wanted for myself and my children, it was just obvious that Kim offered me the experience, confidence, and supportive care I needed.
Although friends and family doubted my home-birth decision, Kim helped me to first trust her, then trust myself, my body and the process of birth. Ultimately, both of my children were brought into this world in a way that empowered me and jump-started my inner voice of motherhood. Although many friends have commented on my courage in choosing a midwife, I truly can't imagine having a baby and not being in my own home with Kim.
The greatest transformation occurred during the very rapid and extremely relaxed, delivery of my second baby when my husband commented, "Wow, that was really cool. I didn't know it could be like that." To bring him around to an understanding of what midwifery offers over the medical model is testimony to Kim's support and skill. Kim will always hold a very special place in my heart, for what she taught me about me."
Melanie P.
"Kim actually delivered my last 3 babies.
How did I learn about Kim? Well, when we moved to Memphis in '99, I was already about 6 months pregnant. My choices for midwives in the area were actually very limited. I knew that I did not want to deliver at a hospital. Home Birth Midwifery Service was the only service that I could find in the area. I am so grateful that they were here and that they took me as a client being so far along in my pregnancy.
Did she met or exceed my expectations? I would say the she exceeded them. Otherwise she would not have been my midwife for the birth of my other two children.
What I can tell you about Kim? She takes the time to get to know her clients. Her visits are NOT, you show up, check urine, check baby and see you next month. I believe she really tries to get to know her clients. Birth is such an intimate experience and your midwife will be taking part in that. She will be very respectful of any needs and wants that you might have.
I hardly remember Kim being in the room during labor. She was not intrusive and she let me labor the way that I needed to. Only offering suggestions from time to time. I felt free to take the suggestion or not. She was always right there if I needed her. She just seemed to blend into our environment.
Kim is sweet, kind, loving, gentle, knowledgeable and she is really good at what she does. I felt very safe delivering at home because of her experience and knowledge. I believe safety is her number one concern.
I have so many good things to say about her that I could not possibly put them into words!
I can not imagine having any more babies without her.
Colette F.
"After my very first OB appointment, at a doctor’s office, at 7 weeks of pregnancy, I knew there was no way I could endure another visit there. It was horrible, impersonal, and left with me with a feeling of dread. I left and went to a book store to research alternatives. After looking at a ton of books, I found one that talked about natural childbirth and homebirths. I knew this was what I wanted to do even before meeting any midwife. After telling my husband I wanted to do a homebirth, he thought my hormones were so out of whack and that I had lost my mind.
After the first meeting with Kim, his mind was completely changed. I was amazed how she assured him that having a homebirth was something I could do and that if something didn’t go as planned she was well prepared and equipped to handle it. She answered all of his questions and she knew what she was talking about, and at that first meeting, After this interview with Kim, my husband had total confidence in her training and medical abilities. The homebirth was a GO! My prenatal, birth, & postnatal experience with Kim and Home Birth Midwifery Service was so wonderful, I did it TWICE!
My first meeting with Kim was in 2001 and I still feel very connected to her. Kim is a great midwife that I trust completely. The prenatal care I received was the absolute best and is one great reason to use Kim and Home Birth Midwifery Service. At each appointment you get one full hour devoted to your health, the health of your baby and any pregnancy and/or personal issues you are having. I felt comfortable at each appointment and I never felt rushed.
During my second pregnancy, my son came with me to every appointment and he felt comfortable too. I loved that I was able to have him with me. Kim stays up to date with the latest research and information & is really passionate about homebirth, prenatal care and postnatal care for mom & baby and natural approaches to women’s health issues. During the birth of my first son, she kept me focused and in this world when all I wanted to do was close my eyes and escape what I was going through. My second homebirth happened so fast that I felt like I was in a whirlwind & out of control. Kim calmed me down and helped me through each strong contraction. Postnatal care was done with love and admiration and praise for the job I had done. I am so proud of the choice I made to do a homebirth & so proud of my midwife, Kim." Casanda M.
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