Stony Brook Midwifery Practice

11/13/2025

"Great experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. This was my first time with a midwife. I would recommend Ann and the practice."
-Google My Business Review

Ann Visser, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife
Stony Brook Medicine
(631) 444-4686

11/06/2025

Don't miss our in-person Meet The program TONIGHT, 11/6, 7-8PM at the MART Auditorium (Stony Brook Hospital). You will get an opportunity to participate in a Q & A session, and become more comfortable by touring our Triage, Labor and Delivery and Postpartum rooms. It is a great way to be informed and get to know us! At this time, the program is limited to birthing parents only, and siblings are not permitted. No registration is required.
*Enter the main visitor parking lot. Go to the back left, away from the entrance. Park. (Any level is fine) Follow the signs by the staircases to the MART. (Exit the back of the lot, opposite the exit for the main hospital.) Enter the building by the sign for the Auditorium.

11/05/2025

We did it again! The Stony Brook Midwives have been nominated for the Best Midwifery Practice on Long Island. We are so thankful to the women who put their trust in us. With your help, we can achieve our 4th win in a row. We appreciate your support by voting at https://bit.ly/47VcqCp

11/03/2025

"Rakiya was truly wonderful! Upbeat, professional, and compassionate. She made the whole experience comfortable and pleasant. I haven’t been to the OBGYN in a long time and she was understanding and completely non-judgmental. 10/10!"
-Google My Business Review

Rakiya Watts, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife & Director of Midwifery
Stony Brook Medicine
(631) 444-4686

10/30/2025

Don't miss our in-person Meet The program on Thursday, 11/6, 7-8PM at the MART Auditorium (Stony Brook Hospital). You will get an opportunity to participate in a Q & A session, and become more comfortable by touring our Triage, Labor and Delivery and Postpartum rooms. It is a great way to be informed and get to know us! At this time, the program is limited to birthing parents only, and siblings are not permitted. No registration is required.
*Enter the main visitor parking lot. Go to the back left, away from the entrance. Park. (Any level is fine) Follow the signs by the staircases to the MART. (Exit the back of the lot, opposite the exit for the main hospital.) Enter the building by the sign for the Auditorium.

10/29/2025

"Goldie is my girl! I have nothing but amazing things to say about this woman. She has been with me from the very start of my first pregnancy and know she’s with me every step of the way with my soon-to-be second. I wouldn’t go anywhere else! She’s an amazing midwife!!! If you are looking for a great office & midwife, this is your place! Look no further!
- Google My Business Review

Goldie McBride, CM
Certified Midwife
Stony Brook Medicine
(631) 444-4686

10/24/2025

Learn all about the role the midwives and doulas play! Check out this informative episode of Health Yeah, featuring Rakiya Watts, CNM, MSN, and Director of Midwifery, Heather Findletar Hines, DNP, CNM, and Noelle Beutler, community doula and childbirth educator with Stony Brook.

In this episode of HEALTH Yeah!, experts explore the distinct roles of midwives and doulas and how both contribute to the comprehensive care.

10/22/2025

"Kristen’s personality and bedside manner is incredible. She was so thorough and helpful throughout the appointment. It was my first time meeting her and I felt extremely comfortable and like she really listened. I’m very excited to continue my care with the Midwife practice at SBUH."
-Google My Business Review

Kristen Clemens, CM
Certified Midwife
Stony Brook Medicine
(631) 444-4686

10/17/2025

On October 1, 2025, our department’s URIM (Underrepresented in Medicine) Committee hosted a baby shower for expecting mothers in the community at the South County Library in Bellport. The event was a great opportunity for our providers and vendor partners to connect with new moms and discuss important pregnancy and postpartum topics such as CPR, community doula support, family planning, lactation consulting, WIC, and more.

The joy and excitement in the room were truly inspiring. A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional team for organizing this event: Marianna Lawrence, Tania Alicea, CNM, IBCLC, Frances Perez-Hernandez, CNM, IBCLC, Jasmine Luyster, Nicole Adams, Christina D’Ambrose, RN, Kimberly Herrera, MD, and Kristin Rosato. We look forward to our next shower in April 2026!

10/14/2025

"Very welcoming! Walked out of my first appointment with my second baby feeling informed and confident. ❤️ "
-Google My Business Review

Susan Liang, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife
Stony Brook Medicine
(631) 444-4686

10/10/2025

"I had a great experience with Elizabeth. She is a very empathetic and very good listener. She has a lovely smile and is ready to help."
- Google My Business Review

Elizabeth Sullivan, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife
Stony Brook Medicine
(631) 444-4686

10/09/2025

For National Week, our own Isabel Faringer-Perez, CNM, and Nuria Martinez, CNM debunk the common myths about . .