We are proud to be Pittsburgh’s premier queer & gender-diverse inclusive midwifery practice.
Amethyst Midwitchery & Womancraft
Birthwork
traditional homebirth midwifery care, parallel & co-care options, monitrice services, second/senior midwife for hire, freebirth support, at-home IUI/ICI, and "call the midwife" consultations
Well Person Care
breast/chest exams, cervical cancer screenings, basic physicals, STI testing, IUD removal, and diaphragm & cervical cap fittings
Apothecary
we handcraft many herbal remedies for adults, children, and pregnant/lactating people
Teaching & Speaking
we are for hire to teach or speak on various subjects for birthworkers, conferences, teens, and special events
Free Clinic
free midwifery care provided at Three Rivers Free Clinic for the People on 1st Wednesdays (except Jan/July)
Health Consultations
distance or in-person consultations about your health, habits, and how things can be improved to live your best life
SERVING
THE FOLLOWING PGH COMMUNITIES:
QUEER, TRANS, NONBINANRY, GENDER NON-CONFORMING, IBPOC, TEEN, & LOW-INCOME
TESTIMONIALS
Michele attended the home birth of my daughter. They really helped us make space and have confidence to do things exactly the way I wanted. After my first less-than-ideal birth experience with medical-system midwives, having that kind of support was a huge relief and allowed us to avoid a lot of unnecessary and potentially dangerous interventions. ~ Laura Gyre, Shamanic Practitioner & Artist
Working with Michele in facilitating women’s circles has been a gift. Their gentle ways invite others in to be heard. Michele demonstrates wisdom, compassion, and respect in their work and relationships. It is a pleasure to know them and see their contributions in our community. ~ Gabrielle Noyé, Women’s Group Facilitator & Artist
As a traditional midwife, Michele has much knowledge, wisdom, and compassion. Michele combines the best of current information regarding labor, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding with traditional wisdom. Michele honors and respects women and their choices and meets them where they are. With warmth, candor, wisdom, and tenacity Michele supports birthing women and their families. ~ Jody, Bradley Instructor, Intuitive Doula, & Nursing Student
You did what you promised–created a space where I could do my thing in peace just the way I needed to. Every Momma should be lucky enough to have that. ~ Alyssa T.
Michele had a lot of intuitive insight into my spiritual issues and health concerns. They were able to help me see where I was stuck and ways to get past the roadblocks keeping me from fully embracing my own intuitive voice. They also create fantastic herbal teas and infusions that heal both the body and soul. ~ Becca L.
michele james-parham
michele (pronouns: they/them/theirs) is a traditional midwife, community herbalist, and educator. they are passionate about breaking down barriers to culturally competent care.
michele loves tea, sewing, merfolk, old books, maths, and the feeling of bare feet on old wood floors warmed by the sun