Our Mission
Birth is important. Emerging from your birth feeling capable and confident puts you in the ideal position to meet the challenges of motherhood.
The Midwives of New Jersey believe birth should be empowering whether in the hospital, birth center or at home. We are a client-focused practice. Your office appointments allow enough time beyond routine prenatal care for questions to be answered and time for socializing. We are with you throughout your labor and birth. We assist with the first breastfeeding and check in with you postpartum with phone calls and/or home visits. Pregnancy and birth is life-changing, make it amazing with the Midwives of New Jersey!
Meet the Midwives
Lisa Lederer, CNM
I entered Midwifery school after my VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) in a freestanding birth center in 1992. I felt strongly moved to pursue this career and the Lord opened …
Ileana Cooper, CNM
Ileana Cooper, CNM is a Certified Nurse-Midwife. Her nursing career began in 2007. Though she always aspired to start her nursing journey working in labor and delivery, Ileana was …
Illona De Santis, CNM
Ilona De Santis, CNM, joined Midwives of New Jersey in May 2023. After working as a labor and delivery nurse at Morristown Medical Center for 11 years, Ilona received her Master’s …
Jacqueline Candido, CNM, Director of Midwifery
Jacqueline Candido, CNM (Jackie), joined the Midwives of New Jersey in November 2020. A native of Essex County NJ, Jackie is thrilled to be back home after spending the past decade …
Elisa “Ellie” Weatherbee, CM
Elisa “Ellie” Weatherbee is a Certified Midwife who loves to provide comprehensive and compassionate midwifery care. She completed her master’s degree at Thomas Jefferson …
