FMCNN CNM Amber Price will relocate to the midwifery program at VCU Medical Center
It’s with a heavy heart that I share the sad news that the Family Maternity Center of the Northern Neck (where Bennett was born!) is closing its doors — just over a year after opening — due to financial struggles. The Center will deliver babies through August 15, 2011.
After the closure, FNCMM CNM Susan Waid will continue her work at Langley Air Force Base.
FMCNN CNM Amber Price will be relocating to the Midwifery Program at VCU Medical Center in Richmond starting September 1. The move is a natural one, as VCU was the facility to which FMCNN mothers transferred when necessary, and Price has collaborated with the VCU staff to provide care for local women throughout the last year.
Mamas-to-be interested in receiving care at VCU Medical Center should call 804-828-4409 or (800) 762-6161.
Very long, very sad sigh. The closure of the FMCNN is a tremendous loss for our community in general and for the women of the Northern Neck in particular.
Area women seeking midwife-attended births should check out these Williamsburg Mothering resources:
- Birth Center Nurse Midwives
- Home Birth Midwives
- Hospital Nurse Midwives
- How to Meet Your Local Midwives
Amber,
Richmond can be a bit conservative, but there are lovely areas. If you haven’t done the Williamsburg thing, do, several times! (next time I’m there – but don’t ask when – I want to do more of the ghost walks! My ex- brother-in-law lives there (still friends), so if you need any help, I’ll put you in touch with him.
Does moving make you crazy?
Maybe you can hit South Carolina when my oldest daughter is ready for her next baby!
Good luck with everyhthing!
I didn’t know this!!! I haven’t been on here in a little bit. I am so sad to hear this. I have a client delivering up there soon. We definitely need more midwives out here! One day….Thank you for all that you do here! You are amazing!
Yes, it is so sad. Your client is a lucky lady to be able to deliver there before the Center closes! And thank you very much for the thanks, and for all *you* do to support our local mamas! =)