Cher Durham is the Owner of White Owl Midwifery & Birth Services (WOMBS). She is a Certified Nurse Midwife with experience in homebirth, birth center, inpatient/hospital, & international birthing environments. She holds a board certification as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in GYN, OB, Menopause, Sexual Health, Neonatal Health, Gender-Affirming Care and Primary Care for women and men. She has been a Registered Nurse for 9+ years with a background in emergency nursing, labor & delivery, and forensic nursing. She has extensive experience working as a sexual assault nurse examiner while holding a board certification in adult/adolescent forensic care.

Chris has been a registered nurse for 24 years. He has a critical care and emergency nursing background and is a board-certified Flight Nurse. He currently works at the University of North Carolina and at Carolina East Medical Center. He brings a wealth of experience and compassion to the practice. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, volunteering at the theater and traveling.

Hi, I’m Jackie Ryan, USMC spouse of 10 years and mama to 5 beautiful baby girls. I found my passion for birth work after the birth of my first child and I absolutely love educating women on their bodies and the benefits of postpartum healing found through placenta encapsulation. I have had the pleasure of serving families in southern California, Okinawa Japan, and now in Eastern North Carolina. I spent most of my birth career as a doula, serving moms both during their labor and additionally postpartum through placenta encapsulation. I enjoy teaching birth education and supporting families any way I can throughout their birth journey. After 6 years in the birth work field as a Doula, I decided to pursue the CPM path and am now currently enrolled in the National Midwifery Institute with plans to graduate by the end of 2026!

Melba is a dedicated community-based doula with a heartfelt passion for offering comprehensive support to individuals and families. Her mission is to ensure that you receive not only the medical care you need, but also the compassionate guidance and understanding that can truly make a difference during this challenging time. Melba's approach to doula care is rooted in a holistic perspective. She also enjoys assisting families that are embarking on the journey of high-risk pregnancies affected by genetic disorders, as she has personal experiences with a high-risk pregnancy. Beyond the clinical aspects, she provides emotional support, companionship, and an open heart to listen. She understands that each aspect of your journey is interconnected, and she's committed to nurturing your overall well-being.

Welcome to Neisha's corner of the birth world! As a DONA-trained birth doula since 2010 and recently recertified with Madriella in 2022, she brings a wealth of experience and passion to supporting birthing individuals and families. As a retired Navy spouse who has moved 18 times, living on both coasts and in Europe, she has had the privilege of experiencing childbirth in diverse settings. It was during her time in Norway that she had her first water birth, a transformative experience that ignited her passion for the midwifery model of care. She birthed two of her children less than a year apart in the same bathtub, further solidifying her commitment to supporting women through their birthing journeys. With six children of her own and over 20 years of experience in childbirth education and lactation support, Neisha is embarking on a new journey to become certified in placenta encapsulation, birthing assistance, and midwifery school. Join her as she navigates the miraculous journey of childbirth together with love, support, and empowerment.

Hi, I’m Nichole! I am a New Mexico native, crunchy christian, and passionate birth worker. I am a wife and mama to 5 beautiful Children! I am passionate about the world of plants and their ability to nourish, help, and protect the body. It is my deep desire to share the ancient wisdom of herbalism and natural childbirth with the next generation. I believe in the body's ability to birth and heal with little intervention and lots of support from the plant world! I’ve been a Doula for 20+ years and all of my children were born at home. I teach the art of Respiratory Autogenic Breath Work for labor and delivery. My passion for serving women in labor has been the guiding light for my life's work and it is my utmost pleasure to serve with the team here at WOMBS. I am on a mission to ReWild the narrative of birth here in America so the next generation of birthers can step into their own labors without fear, without trauma, and without limits!

Victoria Brown has worked with women during the perinatal period of their lives for over 20 years. She has helped mothers breastfeed their babies since 1992. Victoria has been active for several years in supporting women by facilitating groups that support the newborn family including La Leche League, International Cesarean Awareness Network, North Carolina Friends of Midwives, and Attachment Parenting International. In addition to leading and founding local mothering support groups, she has also been teaching childbirth and breastfeeding classes for over 20 years. She has been trained in Childbirth Education by Informed Birth, Bradley Natural Childbirth Method, Hypnobirthing, and Birth Advocacy.

Hi, I'm Cassandra! I am a PNW native with an addiction to saving way too many travel destinations and homesteading ideas on Instagram. My journey with Homebirth began during my pregnancy with my second son and continued on until the birth of my fourth son! My Husband was a true Birth Partner whose presence furthered my focus on the belief that all Mothers should feel they have a support system and are safe in their chosen birth space. Being an informed decision maker during the pregnancy for each of my four babies is where I found I thrived and made me realize I wanted to work for a Home Birth clinic so that I could help support other Mothers on their own journeys! Cher is a Midwife whose passion and care is undeniable. I’m incredibly grateful to be working for her and all the amazing Mothers of WOMBS!

Hi! My name is Morgan and I am WOMBS newest Team Member! You may have noticed the changes on our Website or the new flow of our social media accounts - that is me doing my thing behind the scenes! I found Cher and her practice several months ago when I found out I was expecting my first child. I knew I wanted to have a Home Birth and after meeting Cher I knew I wanted to be involved in her practice. Being both an employee and a patient has given me an amazing opportunity to learn all I can about WOMBS and put that knowledge to good use when advertising and sharing information about what we do here. I am looking forward to my Home Birth in July, 2024 and excited to see how our team grows in the future!