​​​Peaceful Beginnings Midwifery

Serving the Greater St. Louis, MO area

I have had two home births with the assistance of a midwife after having a c-section (HBAC).  My birth experiences have provided me with strong confidence in the birthing process, sparking my desire to provide support and empower​ment  during such a powerful yet potentially vulnerable time in our lives.  

Before having children, I earned a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Illinois State University and worked in the mental health field as a case manager and a crisis counselor  In 1995 I began studying herbal medicine and making herbal preparations.  Herbal and natural healing modalities are always my first choice for common ailments and discomforts.   

My interest in becoming a birth worker began in 2000 and I started attending births as a doula that same year.  My education and training in the field of midwifery began in 2005 and was comprised of a traditional apprenticeship with a homebirth midwife, self and group study, and a clinical internship at a free-standing birth center in Texas.  I received the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential in 2010.  

In addition to the great pleasure it gives me to work with so many amazing families as a midwife, my life is full and busy.  I would not have it any other way!  When I find time I enjoy gardening, camping, kayaking, and going to see live music.  

Jennifer Konkol, CPM

I have been serving St. Louis area families with home birth services as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) since 2010.  I strive to provide my clients with holistic care tailored to the needs of each individual. I view pregnancy and birth as natural transition times in our lives and believe that homebirth allows for a smoother transition for the whole family.  I see my role as someone to provide education, guidance, and encouragement while monitoring health and well being during pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period.  I attempt to provide and encourage clients to seek out evidence based information to use as a tool to make informed decisions that also take into consideration and/or reflects their own personal, religious, and cultural beliefs. 

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