About Birth At Home Delmarva

    Our mission is to serve as "guardian at the gate." We want to advise and support women throughout the cycles of life, building a sense of community among my clients and their families. Our clinic is open to provide women with a place of refuge, a meeting place, a place to share their pregnancy in comfort and joy. 

    Clinic hours are Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 9am to 3pm, and Thurs. 10am to 5pm. As your care providers, we are always available to answer your emergent questions. Otherwise, please feel free to call during clinic hours or keep a list of questions handy to bring to our next visit. This will help you make an informed decision in choosing your birth attendant. Please feel free to discuss any questions concerning this information.


“Whenever and however you give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life.” Ina May Gaskin
Shannon Burdeshaw, CPM
    I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a MEAC accredited degree in Midwifery. I have been married to the same generous man for 30+ years and have 5 children and 4 grandchildren. I am a Licensed Midwife in Delaware and have a Certified Professional Midwifery Credential. I have 20+ years experience in Childbirth. My clinical experience includes three apprenticeships under senior midwives. I have completed two academic midwifery programs and I have been an independent practitioner for 20 years. My clinical experience includes primary or joint care for over 300 home births and 200+ hospital births.