About the Midwife

Kim Pekin, MS, CNM, CPM

Kim grew up in the Rocky Mountain region, living in South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming. She graduated from Glenrock High School and then, after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Pacific Lutheran University, she moved to Virginia in 1995. After building a family and midwifery career in Virginia, she has finally returned to her beloved home state of Wyoming.

Kim is a dedicated mother of seven (two born at home with midwives) and a skilled midwife with nearly 20 years of experience. Kim has successfully operated two accredited birth centers in Virginia, helping thousands of families during their birthing journeys. Inspired by her own care with midwives, she believes that exceptional care requires taking ample time to listen to clients, build mutual trust, and create a strong relationship. Her approach is to provide family-centered care and help women see their power as mothers and as women.

Education

DM (Doctor of Midwifery)

Thomas Jefferson University

May 2027 (anticipated graduation date)

MS (Master of Science in Midwifery)

Thomas Jefferson University

May 2024

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Midwifery)

George Mason University

August 2022

Certificate (Direct Entry Midwifery)

National Midwifery Institute

October 2009

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)

Pacific Lutheran University

May 1994

Midwifery Experience

Certified Nurse-Midwife

Simmonds, Martin, and Helmbrecht

Frederick, Maryland

2025-2026

Certified Nurse-Midwife

Centreville OBGYN

Centreville, Virginia

2024-2025

Clinical Director/Owner

Premier Birth Center Chantilly

Chantilly, Virginia

2018-2024

Clinical Director/Owner

Premier Birth Center

Winchester, Virginia

2015-2025

Midwife

Birth by Design/NOVA Natural Birth Center

2007-2015

Credentials

Certified Nurse-Midwife

American Midwifery Certification Board

2024 to present

Certified Professional Midwife

North American Registry of Midwives

2009 to present

Registered Nurse

Compact nursing license

2022 to present

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider

American Academy of Pediatrics

2007 to present

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association

2007 to Present

Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM®)

National Certification Corporation

2025 to present

Continuing Professional Education

Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring, 2023
Applying AIM Bundles & Resources to Community Birth Settings
Alliance for Innovation in Maternal Health, 2023
Intermittent Auscultation Simulation-Based Education, 2023
Human Trafficking 101 Training, 2023
Advanced Evaluation & Management of Psychiatric Illness in Reproductive-Age Women, 2022
Navigating Ethical Student/Preceptor/Client Relationships, 2019
Process of Integrating Evidence for Complementary and Integrative Health Educators, 2017
Spinning Babies Workshop, 2017, 2024
Waterbirth Certification Course for Providers, 2011
Birth Emergency Skills Training (BEST), 2011
Integrative Resuscitation of the Newborn, 2007 to present (annually or biannually)

Journal Publication

Marzalik PR, Feltham KJ, Jefferson K, Pekin K. Midwifery education in the U.S. - Certified Nurse-Midwife, Certified Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife. Midwifery. 2018 May;60:9-12. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2018.01.020. Epub 2018 Feb 5. PMID: 29471175.

Leadership Experience

Virginia Maternal Mortality Review Team

Member 2024-present

North American Registry of Midwives

Board of Directors Chairperson 2023-2024
Board of Directors Vice Chairperson 2020-2022
Director of Professional Development 2017-2024
Director of Special Projects 2015-2017

Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers

Commissioner 2019-2020

Virginia Newborn Screening Advisory Committee

Board Member 2017-present

Commonwealth of Virginia Midwifery Advisory Board

Chair 2015-2020
Vice Chair 2013-2015

US MERA

Observer 2015
Representative 2014

Virginia Midwives Alliance

Legislative & Public Relations Director 2022-present
Vice President 2014-2017
Director of Education 2011-2015

Professional Organization Membership

Virginia Midwives Alliance, 2008-present
Virginia Birth Center Alliance, 2018-present
Midwives Alliance of North America, 2008-2023
American Association of Birth Centers, 2012-2023
American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2021-present

Presentations & Invited Lectures

Speaker/Panelist, “Out of Hospital Newborn CCHD Screening Webinar,” Virginia Department of Health and University of Virginia, March 23, 2016
Speaker/Panelist, “Hiring & Scheduling for a Balanced Work/Life,” American Association of Birth Centers Birth Institute, September 25, 2016.
Speaker/Panelist, “Risk Management: Risk Criteria,” American Association of Birth Centers Birth Institute, October 7, 2017.
Speaker, “NARM Midwifery Preceptor Webinar,” GOLD Learning Online Continuing Education, October 1, 2018.
Speaker/Panelist, “I’m Accredited, Now What,” American Association of Birth Centers Birth Institute, October 5, 2018.
Speaker/Panelist, “Celebrating the Midwifery-Led Model,” American Association of Birth Centers Birth Institute, October 2, 2020.