Midwifery Care for Families in Stroudsburg, PA
Choosing who will walk with you through pregnancy and birth is one of the most personal decisions you will make. If you live in Stroudsburg and want a midwife who knows your name, your story, and your hopes, Cardinal Birth Midwifery would be honored to meet you.
Abby Iovine is a traditional midwife. She provides care centered on listening, informed choice, and respect for each family’s values. Appointments are designed to be unhurried, so you have time to ask questions and understand your options. Whether home birth is a good fit for you depends on your health and circumstances, and we will talk it through together honestly.
Photo: Monroe County Courthouse by Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What to expect
Here is what you can expect when you work with Cardinal Birth Midwifery:
A free phone or video consult first, with no pressure to commit
Prenatal visits that focus on you as a whole person, not just a checklist
Shared decision-making, with clear information so you can choose what feels right
Birth and postpartum care, with a plan in place for what to do if plans change
About Abigail Iovine
I'm Abby. I founded Cardinal Birth in 2013 after five years of apprenticeship under local midwifery elders.
I'm a mother of ten. Four hospital births. Six at home — three with a midwife, three unassisted. I am not theorizing about what birth can look like when it's left alone. I know.
I've attended births across this region for over a decade. I bring emergency preparedness, deep experience, and the kind of calm that only comes from having seen a lot of births — including my own.
You are the lead in your care. My job is to make sure you stay that way.
Stroudsburg is home base.
Stroudsburg is the county seat of Monroe County, in the Poconos about five miles from the Delaware Water Gap, where Brodhead and McMichaels creeks meet. Cardinal Birth is based near Stroudsburg, so these are our neighbors: families in Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Delaware Water Gap, Shawnee on Delaware, Bartonsville, Brodheadsville, and Saylorsburg. Prenatal visits, birth, and postpartum and newborn visits all happen in your home.
Large families, homeschoolers, and first-time parents are all welcome. Children are welcome at visits and at the birth. Because we are close, home visits are easy to schedule. Your first call is free, by phone or video.
Hospital transfer and honesty about our care. Every family gets a plan. As part of her care model, Abby identifies the nearest appropriate hospital to your home and explains how a transfer would work. Which hospital that is depends on where you live, and you can look at Pennsylvania hospitals, blood banks, and EMS on our Safe Passages map. Pennsylvania does not license traditional midwives, so we do not have collaboration or backup arrangements with physicians, and Cardinal Birth is not state-licensed. We tell every family that up front.
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve Stroudsburg and the surrounding area? Yes. Cardinal Birth Midwifery serves Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Bartonsville, Tannersville and the rest of Monroe County, and families within about two hours of Stroudsburg (ZIP 18360) anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Is home birth right for everyone? Not necessarily. Eligibility depends on your health, your pregnancy, and other factors. Abby will review your history with you and talk honestly about what is and is not a good fit.
What happens if I need to go to the hospital? Where you would transfer depends on where you live. As part of her care model, Abby identifies the nearest appropriate hospital to your home and walks you through how a transfer would work. You can also explore Pennsylvania hospitals and EMS on our Safe Passages map: https://www.pamidwife.com/safe-passages-map
Do you work with a doctor or have backup providers? No. Pennsylvania does not license traditional midwives, so Cardinal Birth Midwifery does not have formal collaboration or backup arrangements with physicians. Cardinal Birth is not state-licensed, and we tell every family that up front.
Is the first consultation free, and how do I book? Yes. Phone and video consults are free. Book a time here: https://calendly.com/abigail-iovine/let-me-give-you-a-call, or email cardinalbirth@gmail.com.
Where we serve in Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg sits at the doorway to the Poconos, and families here often tell us they value community and a slower pace. Abby is based in the Stroudsburg area, so care here is close to home. She serves Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Bartonsville, Tannersville, and communities across Monroe County and beyond.
Our towns near you:
Stroudsburg
East Stroudsburg
Bartonsville
Tannersville
Nearby areas we also serve: Lehigh Valley · Poconos · Scranton & Wilkes-Barre · Carbon & Schuylkill
Ready to talk?
Book a free consult. Phone and video consults are free. Book a time here or email cardinalbirth@gmail.com. Bring your questions, your family, and your hopes, and Abby will be honest about what care with Cardinal Birth Midwifery can and cannot offer you.