Niki Coraggio LM, CPM
Licensed midwives are autonomous, independent professionals who work with women and their families during the childbearing year. Midwives work in concert with other professionals within the community to provide holistic, thorough maternity care. Gig Harbor Midwifery provides prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to healthy clients regardless of personal beliefs, race, sexual orientation, or economic status.
I am Niki Coraggio, LM CPM, owner and founder of Gig Harbor Midwifery. This practice is an extension of my self, serving the families and community that I love so much. I have known all my life that I belonged in a medical care role, but could not find a place for my strong values of individual choice and direct client relationships until I had children of my own and discovered the midwifery model of care.
I graduated from Seattle Midwifery School (now merged with Bastyr University) in 2009. I founded Gig Harbor Midwifery in 2010. I am a professional member of the Midwives Association of Washington State, and a Certified Professional Midwife. I have attended over 600 births since 2007, in hospitals, at birth centers, and (mostly) at home.
I am a mother of 5 children, living in Gig Harbor and enjoying a large spectrum of parenting experiences including homeschooling, public schooling, parenting adults, and many things between.
Gig Harbor Midwifery provides comprehensive prenatal, birth, postpartum, and initial newborn care for our healthy low-risk clients planning deliveries at home or in freestanding birth centers.
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Midwives believe that for most individuals, pregnancy, birth and postpartum are among the healthiest times of their lives. Midwifery care focuses on the ways in which pregnant people can prepare their bodies and minds for the work of growing, birthing and then feeding healthy babies, while at the same time finding themselves in their new roles as parents.
At Gig Harbor Midwifery we believe strongly that pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding are healthy, normal events which just happen to be extraordinary. You deserve thorough, supportive and attentive care during this important time. We strive to form strong relationships with our clients built on mutual trust and respect.
Hannah Young LM, CPM
I am Hannah Young (she/her), a Licensed Midwife (LM) in Washington State and a Certified
Professional Midwife (CPM). I have wanted to be a midwife since 12 years old, after completing
a research project on the global needs of pregnant people and their babies. I began pursuing birth
work full time in 2016 through preparing for midwifery school, working as doula, and observing
births with a local obstetrician. I received my Bachelor of Science in Midwifery through
Midwives College of Utah in 2022, completing my clinical training with Gig Harbor Midwifery
and Salt and Cedar Midwifery.
I believe that midwives play an integral role in ensuring optimal outcomes for pregnant people
and their babies. I think it’s important that clients are aware of all care options so they can make
health decisions that are best for themselves, their babies, and their families. I focus on
ascertaining individual needs, offering education, and coming to a shared decision with clients. I
consult with and refer to other health care providers when a client’s needs are beyond my scope
of practice.
I live in Bremerton with my husband and our two cats, nurturing myself through gardening,
reading, gaming, and crafting, and cultivating my relationships through intentional conversation
and good food.
Talia Ross, LM CPM
Student Midwives
Student midwives who are training in an accredited program may also be involved in care if clients consent. Gig Harbor Midwifery feels strongly that the training of students is an important part of increasing access to competent and safe midwifery care in our communities.
Chelsea Deem
Tiffany Ellis-Brown
Meet Tiffany (she/her)
I'm a Philadelphian gal who studied Acupuncture and East Asian herbalism in Chicago before moving to Seattle several years ago. I have been a full spectrum doula for over 6 years, serving just under 200 clients in that time. I have a 20+ year background in Middle Eastern and West African dance, in addition to Tai-Chi and meditation. Across all of my studies, I have had the honor of consistently supporting clients through their fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and/or loss journeys.
These days, you can find me practicing as an IBCLC in the Puget Sound region and attending midwifery school.
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Tiffany is an IBCLC (internationally board certified lactation consultant), here's her professional website: Mahogany Point Perinatal Services | IBCLC, Tiffany Renee E-B. | Seattle, WA
