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06/06/2026

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Women's Health Associates, LLC Empowered Beginnings CT County Obstetrics and Gynecology Group Yale New Haven Health The Community Fund for Women & Girls - Greater New Haven We are off to a great Summer Session 2026 -triple treat: out in nature; community; fitness; improvisation; fun. New summer multiple choice format after 45 years in New Haven improving pregnancy outcomes.

06/05/2026

Thanks to all who came out this past Sunday to celebrate the opening of our new Branford office! We loved seeing and visiting with WHA midwives past and present, staff, community partners, patients and families. We couldn’t do what we do (nor would we want to!) without all of you!

05/21/2026

Yesterday marked the end of an era, both at WHA and on the labor and birth floor at Yale New Haven Hospital. After 18 years on L&B and 9 years at WHA, we bid a bittersweet, yet fond farewell to DeMarcus!

In 2017, after the passing of WHA founder Deb Cibelli, DeMarcus reached out to WHA about joining our team. The practice was much smaller then, and struggling in the wake of such a profound loss. DeMarcus lifted our hearts with his infusion of joy and confidence, and has continued to do so ever since.

Often referred to as “the face of labor and birth,” DeMarcus holds a special place in the hearts of many, staff and patients alike. We at WHA consider ourselves beyond lucky that he chose to share his infectious spirit, his brilliance with humans, his versatile skills, and his unwavering dedication with us over these past 9 years.

Thank you DeMarcus for being a part of WHA. We will miss you deeply, but are so excited for you as you take this next step! Now, go infuse your next team with love and laughter! They are so fortunate to have you. 💜

04/23/2026

You’re invited! Please join us at our new Branford location for an Open House! Come see the new space, enjoy some snacks and have fun at the photo booth!

Sunday, May 31st, 2026
3pm to 5pm
420 East Main Street. Bldg 2. Suite 3.

Can’t wait to you there!

02/17/2026

Coming this Spring, our current North Branford office location will be moving a couple miles down the road to Branford, CT! We can’t wait to welcome you to this new space! Stay tuned for details! 💜

01/15/2026

Introducing Baby Reed! The newest and cutest member of the WHA family! 💜

10/10/2025

Though some faces may change, the vision and discipline of midwifery practice will always be the foundation and inspiration for . Thank you for this recognition!

2024 Triple Aim Best Practices Recognition

The 2024 Triple Aim Best Practice designation highlights exceptional performance among maternity care practices participating in the ACNM Benchmarking Project. This recognition reflects alignment with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s “Triple Aim” framework: improving the patient experience, enhancing population health, and reducing the cost of care.

To qualify for this designation, practices met or exceeded the following key performance benchmarks:
- Primary Cesarean Birth Rate: Below 23.9%
- Preterm Birth Rate: Below 11.4%
- Exclusive Breastfeeding in the First 48 Hours: Above 81%
- Reporting of Fiscal Outcomes: Required for full participation

Out of 181 participating practices in 2024, 40 were recognized as Triple Aim Best Practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and sustainable outcomes.

10/08/2025

National Midwifery Week takes place annually during the first full week of October, and was created by to celebrate and recognize midwives and midwife-led care.

This week at WHA Midwives, we’re celebrating the strength, compassion, and teamwork that define our profession — and the wonderful people who make this care possible.

This season, we’re excited to welcome a few experienced and beloved colleagues to our team, so that we may continue to care for you as we care for ourselves. They are not only seasoned providers, but also nursing and midwifery faculty, as well as longtime friends.

Together, our team is well equipped to continue providing relationship-based, thoughtful, and deeply personal care — all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We look forward to introducing you to these wonderful humans!

Here’s to midwives caring for families — and for each other. 💜

Happy Midwifery Week!

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09/24/2025

As the definitive resource for menopause and other midlife healthcare issues, developed a competency examination in 2002 to set the standards for menopause practice and assist patients in locating clinicians who could provide optimal menopause-related healthcare. Those who pass the examination earn the credential The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). 

Congratulations to WHA’s own Laura Sundstrom, CNM, FACNM and now MSCP(!) on earning this credential.

In addition to Laura, there are many providers ready and willing to talk all things and with you! Thank you, as always, for choosing us for your care. 💜

08/28/2025

WHA Midwives is thrilled to welcome Sarah-Grace Sweeney to the team starting in September! Sarah-Grace is a student nurse midwife at the Yale School of Nursing and will be completing her final year of clinical training with us at WHA starting next month. You can expect to see her in the office and on the labor floor. We are looking forward to having her with us and she is looking forward to meeting all of you!