Midwife Christy D'Aquila, CPM, CNM
Hi Y'all!

I am originally from the deep south, from Mississippi, where humidity, pine straw, y’all, and sweet tea are a part of life. I joyfully embrace those aspects of home. Authoritative parenting, corporal punishment, and deep-rooted, active racism are also a part of my southern story, as well as across the United States. Journeying through puberty and then becoming a parent were transition times when I reckoned with values to keep and reject as a person and a parent. Transitions in life are like this, rites of passages as times of reckoning with values and core beliefs. One must necessarily leave behind old rules to grow into new roles and create a better community.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, my family moved to Connecticut. I currently live in Simsbury with my husband and 1-3 kids depending on what month it is! Besides my commitment to safeguarding freedom and body-mind-spirit integrity in birthing practices, I enjoy herb and flower gardening, crochet, process art, and walks with our dog, Max.
In my middle years, I keep on journeying. And I’m happy to share the next part of it with you! As a midwife, I hope to offer you a space to be heard, grow as a person and as parents, and learn more about yourself as you transition through life cycles.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, my family moved to Connecticut. I currently live in Simsbury with my husband and 1-3 kids depending on what month it is! Besides my commitment to safeguarding freedom and body-mind-spirit integrity in birthing practices, I enjoy herb and flower gardening, crochet, process art, and walks with our dog, Max.
In my middle years, I keep on journeying. And I’m happy to share the next part of it with you! As a midwife, I hope to offer you a space to be heard, grow as a person and as parents, and learn more about yourself as you transition through life cycles.
Personal growth and deeper knowing
My interest in human development and individual psychology blends with my midwifery practice. I recognize birth and sexual and reproductive health as deeply personal experiences influenced by past and present life events. I celebrate joyful moments. And I am committed to courageously diving into the shadows of one’s life with compassionate curiosity, knowing that shining a light on these areas offers opportunities for reflection and healing. The safety of the midwife-client relationship and giving birth offer space for exploration if you are up to the task. Life transitions (rites of passage) such as puberty, childbirth, parenting and elder-care, perimenopause, and menopause offer ripe opportunities for personal growth. In visits with you, I earnestly listen to your story and the meaning you give to your experiences.