Today we’d like to introduce you to The District Midwives Asha Compton CPM, LM And Bebe Williams, CPM, LM.
Hi The District Midwives, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
The District Midwives PLLC was founded by two midwives, Brittney “Bebe” Williams, CPM, LM and Ashley “Asha” Compton, CPM, LM, who met as students together at a high-volume birth center in Virginia. With 10 years of experience serving women, babies, and expanding families, they wanted to create a space where they could fully show up in their authenticity for their clients. Thus, The District Midwives was born.
Home birth is an option that continues to grow in popularity in the United States despite crippling legislation against midwives in the early-mid 1900s. The Midwifery Model of Care has existed long before current birth trends and modern obstetrics.
We want our clients to experience the relationship-focused, evidence-based care that is the leading maternity model in Europe and the solution to the Black Maternal Health Crisis we face here today in the United States. By the time our clients reach the end of their care, not only have they had a wonderful journey that they go on to leave Google reviews about and share with friends and family, they have taken foundational steps to incorporate lifestyle changes that will maintain their health far beyond pregnancy.
Midwifery is public health, resistance, and activism. Here at The District Midwives, we take our job of educating, caring for, and showing up for our community very seriously.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The journey to becoming a Certified Professional Midwife is not a smooth road for many people; we believe this is correlated to the scarcity of Black and Brown Midwives. As a student, lack of control over one’s own schedule and being on-call for extended periods of time without pay take a toll. Many student midwives are unable to work full time while they are apprenticing and this can lead to financial hardship that ends many careers before they are able to start.
Burn-out is something we see often, both in students and professionals, who give away time with their own families to support the families we serve. That is a big part of why The District Midwives PLLC is a collaborative practice. Families meet both midwives at the beginning of their journey, and we take turns caring for them. We typically attend births together and we have a strong back-up system in place in the event that one of us needs to take time to attend to our personal lives.
Despite the challenges, we love what we do and are grateful to be at a place where we can do midwifery our way! We look forward to eventually having student midwives join our practice, and we are committed to treating our students in an ethical manner. We hope to set a precedent for the student midwife experience in the DMV; birth work must be sustainable for birth workers, and that is something our practice is founded on.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Community outreach is a huge part of what we do at The District Midwives. We hold quarterly brunches and hikes with Pelvic Floor Therapists, Chiropractors, Pediatric Dentists, Mental Health Professionals, Doula Agencies, Ob-GYNs, and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners who work alongside us to support all of the needs of our clients.
As midwives, we are very comfortable in our low-risk scope of practice. Knowing when to refer is critical for out-of-hospital care. We invest in our relationships with other Perinatal providers, and in turn, they invest in our families when adjacent services are needed.
Community events are also a part of that outreach. We both love music, laughter, dancing, and a good time! We are excited to debut a Cherry Blossom Event for expecting families, previous and prospective clients, colleagues, and friends this upcoming Spring 2027. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheDistrictMidwives to stay in the loop. You won’t want to miss it!
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Many people are surprised to learn they do not need to have a home birth to work with an out-of-hospital midwife. We offer prenatal care and postpartum care as standalone services. Regardless of the type of birth you are having, everyone benefits from the Midwifery Model of Care.
We take the time to get to know our clients well. We are not providers who see hundreds of women a month. We have time to sit with you in the comfort of your home and take a look at your unique clinical picture. We have time to come to your house and remind you to get a nap in before labor gets going.
Not needing to pack up the whole family for a visit to an office remains a fan favorite for our clients, especially the ones who have multiple littles! Every aspect of your care can happen in your home; this is a concierge service.
Pricing:
- Prenatal Care Only- $3,500
- Postpartum Care Only- $1,500
- Full Midwifery Care- $7,500
Contact Info:
- Website: https://TheDistrictMidwives.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedistrictmidwives?dlrf=MWF1MG1kazhmdGFkcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jj3TUPu4c/?mibextid=wwXIfr
