Meet the Team
We are often asked how our team of midwives works at San Diego Midwife.
To be able to best serve you and to have a sustainable lifestyle from being on call 24/7, we work as a team of midwives at San Diego Midwife. You will get to know your midwives very well at each appointment but we do not assign midwives per birth or individual. You are always guaranteed one midwife and one birth assistant at your birth although we love to attend births all together as a whole team as often as we can!
Emily Western, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC
CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE
Emily Western is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with a vibrant history in healthcare. Her journey began as a medical/oncology RN at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, where she honed her skills in patient care and developed a deep empathy for those undergoing challenging health journeys. Despite finding fulfillment in oncology, Emily's true passion has always lain within women's health and the birth world. This passion led her to completing Georgetown’s dual master’s program and becoming a board-certified midwife and nurse practitioner. She has delivered babies in the hospital setting and birth center setting, both environments offering a transformative experience as a provider.
Beyond her professional aspirations, Emily is a committed to integrating holistic health approaches into care. She believes in the power of offering integrated options to her patients, aiming to facilitate the experiences they envision through a blend of medical and wellness strategies. Her philosophy comes from years of teaching yoga and is rooted in the idea that mental, physical, and emotional wellness are integral to positive childbirth and life experiences.
When not immersed in clinic or attending births, Emily enjoys a rich personal life filled with cooking, hiking, pilates, yoga, and traveling with friends and family. These activities not only enrich her life but also deepen her understanding of holistic health, which she seamlessly incorporates into her professional practice. Emily's dedication to women's health, combined with her diverse interests and background in nursing, positions her as a passionate provider committed to empowering women through informed, compassionate, and integrated care.