Home Birth on the Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia

Imagine giving birth safely, fully supported, on your own terms, in an intimate setting

And only with people who you know and trust

But that seems like such a distant dream, doesn’t it?

You barely know your care provider. Every time you go to a prenatal appointment, you see a different person. Do you even know who is going to be with you when your baby is born?

You know you want a natural birth, but at every turn there are more rules. You have to ask permission for everything. You’re an adult! Why should you have to ask permission to move and eat in labor?

And you so want your partner, your mom, AND your sister to be your labor support. But the hospital says you can only have two people - how do you choose?

I want every mama to feel seen, and to experience love, joy, acceptance, and peace in their reproductive care.

I want every woman’s choices and desires to be supported. And I want families to experience birth as something that brings everyone closer together - an intimate experience that strengthens and inspires.

That’s why I am a licensed Certified Professional Midwife specializing in home birth in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.

“Where to start? Chloé is such a knowledgeable, patient, and calm presence in any situation that it was no surprise that she is an incredible support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period….She is an excellent listener who respects and honors your wishes. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a top notch midwife.”

- Catherine F.

Our Services

  • Birth

    Welcome your baby in the safety, comfort, and intimacy of your own home.

  • Gynecology

    Support for families trying to conceive, women with cycle questions, and women who are looking to care for their bodies in an integrated, chemical-free, natural way.

  • Lactation

    Enthusiastic hands-on support, education, and encouragement to guide you on your breastfeeding journey

  • Education

    Courses and trainings for parents and aspiring birthworkers

Hi, I’m Chloé French, CPM, LDEM, LM

I am a licensed Certified Professional Midwife and birth alchemist. Can you believe that I found out that my great-great-grandmother was a midwife and healer in Cuba only AFTER I finished midwifery school?

I often feel that she is with me at births. This lifelong passion is a part of my lineage.

For the past 13 years, I have worked in birth and women’s health. Whether in hospitals, birth centers, or at home, from snowy Michigan to a West Texas desert to our own Delmarva Peninsula, I have accompanied hundreds of families through the transformation that is pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Whether this is your first baby or your seventh, it is my joy to support you on your journey. 

What a sweet supportive soul! She was exactly what my heart needed during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!

- Blaire Hartstein

I love my birth so much! I’ve never felt so held and well taken care of. So supported. I’m so grateful that Chloe has made home birth accessible to everyone. I’m grateful for the sweet strong energy she brought to my home. She is truly an expert at helping women birth babies!! I felt so safe in her care and got to birth my way…I couldn’t recommend Chloe more. She is a phenomenal midwife and such a comfortable person to be with.

- Jenn H.