Lana Amelia Giles, CNM

“I was introduced to midwifery during my first pregnancy. My husband and I felt so safe and cared for with every visit. During the birth, our nurse-midwife was at my side reminding me that I was strong and capable to bring our son into this world. It was a very empowering and spiritual experience. I knew then that midwifery was my calling.”

“After becoming a nurse-midwife, I was blessed with a second pregnancy. Having birthed in the hospital with our first, my husband and I knew we wanted a homebirth with our second. We chose Allen Birthing Center--I loved the midwives and their philosophy. Our experience was nothing shy of perfect. Laboring in a quiet, familiar environment allowed my body and mind to relax. I felt safe and calm. Our daughter was born at home into the loving hands of our midwife…it was an amazing, life-affirming, miraculous, spiritual experience!”

“It is a blessing to support women during this incredibly important time of their lives. I want all women to feel empowered by their birth experience. As a CNM, I remind women that they are strong and that their body knows exactly how to grow their baby and bring their child into this world.”

"As the owner of Allen Birthing Center, along with my husband Jeff, I am delighted to work in such a warm, loving environment with a staff so committed to our clients. I know you will see and feel the difference the minute you walk into our historic birth center. We can't wait to welcome you into our family."

With more than 15 years of experience in health care, Amy is a warm, intelligent, and energetic staff Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM). She is also the Owner and Clinical Director of the birth center, overseeing all clinical activities. With thousands of births at homes, birth centers, and hospitals to her credit, Amy is experienced in both routine and crisis situations.

Amy holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a master’s degree from Texas Woman’s University. She obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Midwifery from the Parkland School of Nurse-Midwifery/UT Southwestern Medical School. She also has a Post-Graduate certification as a women’s health care nurse practitioner. Her excellent clinical skills coupled with her academic achievements led to her being one of the youngest faculty members teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at Texas Woman’s University.