Meet Our Midwives
Lauren Abrahamson, CNM
I'm proud to be a midwife on the Rose, Senior, Vemulapalli Physicians (RSVP) team, with whom I trained during my midwifery program at Georgetown University, where I earned a Masters in Nursing as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife.
Each milestone in a woman's life has its own complexities and, often time, vulnerabilities. I chose women's health because I'm passionate about serving women during different stages of their lives. My personal goal is to assist and advocate for each woman along her personal journey.
To schedule an appointment, contact:
112 La Casa Via #300
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-239-0012
Deborah Landes, CNM
Deborah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through California State University East Bay and her Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree through Georgetown University's Nurse-Midwife and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program.
As a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) and women's health nurse practitioner (WH-NP), Deborah specializes in providing compassionate and highly personalized care to women of all ages. For Deborah, being part of Dr. Timothy Leach's OB/GYN team is a perfect fit, as it matches her philosophy and approach to helping women achieve optimal health and well being across their lifespan.
To schedule an appointment, contact:
110 Tampico Drive #210
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925 935-6952
Lauren Lockwood, CNM
Lauren Lockwood received a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Samuel Merritt College and St. Mary’s College of California. She spent seven years as a labor and delivery nurse at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Wanting to spend more time with her patients, Lauren decided to return to school. As a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Lauren is trained and licensed to provide a wide range of women’s services, including well woman exams, basic gynecological care, contraception, and prenatal, postpartum and labor care.
To schedule an appointment, contact:
112 La Casa Via #300
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-239-0012
Sonya Jubb, CNM
Sonya Jubb graduated from the UCSF Masters in Nursing and Midwifery program in 2008. She makes it a priority that every woman receives the care they deserve and supports women and their families in having a positive experience with pregnancy and the birth process. Previously, Sonya worked at La Clinica de la Raza in Vallejo and then as a full-scope midwife in Tucson, Arizona, where she delivered nearly 400 babies! Sonya is so happy to bring her unique personal and professional experiences back to the Bay Area.
To schedule an appointment, contact:
110 Tampico Drive #220
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-935-5356
Amanda Machette, CNM
Amanda Machette received her second Bachelors in Nursing and Masters in Midwifery from Columbia University. She always saw the benefit in women having the opportunity to educate themselves about their bodies and health. As a Certified Nurse-Midwife, Amanda is grateful to provide each patient with an environment that is supportive and relaxed, and where one feels that all their concerns are heard and their questions answered. She prides herself on educating patients, so they can be active participants in their care.
To schedule an appointment, contact:
110 Tampico Drive #220
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
925-935-5356
Linda Fung-Shui, MSN, FNP, WHNP, CNM
Linda F. Shui received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Samuel Merritt University and her post masters certificate in midwifery from UCSF. She is board certified as an advanced family nurse practitioner, women's health nurse practitioner and midwife. Prior to joining Muir OB/GYN in 2005, she was a certified registered nurse in labor and delivery at our Walnut Creek Medical Center. Linda enjoys providing comprehensive prenatal care, delivering babies, being a first assistant to surgical cases, and educating women of all ages.
To schedule an appointment contact:
112 La Casa Via, #200
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone 925-933-4747
350 John Muir Pkwy, #205
Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone 925-933-4747
We Support Your Desire for a Low Intervention Birth Experience
We offer the following to support those desiring a low intervention birth experience:
- Birthing balls, squat bars and peanut balls
- Wireless, waterproof fetal monitors to allow you to roam freely
- Private showers in your suite, which can be used during labor
- Low intervention pain management options, such as nitrous
- Ability to have your doula, hypnotherapist and others present
We encourage you to complete a birth preferences checklist that you share with your prenatal provider early in your pregnancy and that you continue to review at each visit. Be sure to bring a copy to the hospital when it’s time to deliver.
Keep in mind that birth is a dynamic process which can change from minute to minute. It's good to keep your birth preferences as simple as possible and to be flexible. Our top priorities are the health and well-being of you and your baby. While no one can predict exactly how your labor will evolve, you and your care provider will make decisions together about your baby's birth. In some cases, your doctor will make the final decision on the treatment based on what he/she feels will keep you and your baby the safest.