Chana Schaffer, CNM

Personal Interests:

My personal interests include hiking, traveling, cooking, baking and spending time with loved ones (including my sweet dog Rosie).

Why did you decide to pursue a career in OB/GYN?

The initial seed of inspiration to become a midwife was planted after unexpectedly attending a birth at the age of 19. I was awe-struck and knew that I had witnessed something sacred and powerful. My passion for women's empowerment in healthcare has grown and blossomed since that first experience. I became a midwife because I believe that all women deserve access to care that is respectful, evidence-based, cuturally sensitive, collaborative and grounded in autonomy. People are experts within their own bodies, and midwives have the privilege of holding space and providing guidance during some of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of a person's life.

What inspires you?

Authentic listening, well informed shared decision making in healthcare, intersectional feminism, kindness and compassion, and interdisciplinary collaboration in obstetrics.