Introducing Peggy Byler, CPM
My interest in midwifery began when I was only 12 years old! A
friend invited me to observe her birth at the midwife's home. It was a
beautiful, uncomplicated, (quick!) experience, and I was filled with
awe at God's fabulous design for birth! Through this sweet introduction, I saw first hand what birth can be: natural, gentle, and peaceful.
During the next decade, my opportunities to observe birth were understandably limited! However, the few hospital births I witnessed were so different from the standard set in my heart that I finally concluded: I want to help women who long for an out-of-hospital birth. In 2007 I had the opportunity to apprentice at Family
Birth Services in TX. I studied there for almost 20 months and
also cross-trained with Molly Germash of Heart's
Desire Midwifery Care for 3 months. At the same time, I was completing
the academic studies of the Association of Texas MidwivesNorth
American Registry of Midwives (NARM) exam in February '09. I am a Certified Professional Midwife with a Virginia license. Midwifery
Training Program. After graduating I sat for the
I grew up in southern Delaware with three brothers plus various and sundry animals! After moving to the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in 2005, I quickly grew to love it here. During "down time" I enjoy walking, reading, making new friends and chatting with old ones. My home (where I see clients for most prenatal and postpartum visits) is located on a peaceful, country road and surrounded by fields and woods.
I have a very low transport rate in labor/postpartum (about 4%) and, therefore, my clients enjoy a low C-section rate as well!
I welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and assist you in experiencing the birth of your dreams.
Location:
688 Dale Enterprise Rd
Dayton, VA 22821
Hours:
Appointments are normally scheduled on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Limited evening appointments are available.
