My journey to natural health and midwifery began as a teen in Seattle, WA, when my focus on healthy diet and lifestyles and environmental issues led me to The Evegreen State College. I earned my Bachelor of Science with an emphasis on pre-med and nutrition. It was then I realized I was destined to be become a naturopathic family doctor. After watching many of my friends have homebirths, midwifery became the natural companion to my interest in holistic medicine. Deeply inspired by Ina May Gaskin’s “Spiritual Midwifery”, I knew this path was my calling.
I went on to earn a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and certificate of Naturopathic Midwifery at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR and also completed an additional two year apprenticeship in midwifery.  I am licensed as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Oregon, which in conjunction with my additional certificate and training, also allows me to practice natural childbirth and midwifery.
I thoroughly believe in the body’s innate ability to birth and heal naturally and support these processes through my education, experience and intuition. I treat each patient as an individual and enjoy using herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling to help patients achieve health and wellness. My goal as a  family physician and midwife is to work together, as partners in health, helping to inform and educate so that each patient may make the best choices for themselves and their families.  I welcome all members of the family to my practice, and am especially delighted to care for pregnant women and children. I feel extremely honored to care for women and their families as they make the transition to motherhood and firmly support the motherbaby connection.  My personal journey with midwifery and pediatrics was inspired by the home births of my two children, both of whom have taught me much insight and wisdom. When not practicing, I enjoy being with my friends and family, gardening, knitting, sewing, music, my dog and my chickens.
Testimonials:

“Jenny Maurer attended the homebirth of our son last fall and my wife and I were thrilled with the care and support that she provided.  She had full command of the situation and knew exactly what to do as events unfolded and circumstances evolved.  We took great comfort from her knowledge and manner, and her calm professionalism helped to make a potentially stressful night go smoothly.  She was also extremely helpful and supportive during the days, weeks and months leading up to the birth.  We felt fortunate to have such an outstanding professional available as a resource, counselor and confidante.  I would strongly recommend her to anyone seeking a warm, competent professional homebirth midwife.”   MW, Portland, OR

“I am so grateful to have had such friendly, patient and kind care throughout my first pregnancy.  While I was pregnant I really looked forward to our unhurried and personal prenatal appointments.  Jenny is very knowledgeable and affirming and always took the time to listen and answer all of my questions.  At our labor and birth, Jenny’s presence allowed us to feel confident in ourselves and our abilities. And when needed, she and her assistant midwife gave us the hands-on support necessary. We are thankful, grateful and honored that Jenny was our midwife for our first born! “  KA, Portland, OR

“I am so thankful for Jenny being a part of our birth and am still in awe of the beautiful experience. Jenny always knew I could do it and was the one person whose presence there helped let go of fear in so many moments and move forward and into my body with confidence.  Thank you for that gift in my birth. It was the best day of my life”  SF, Portland, OR