Stony Brook Midwifery Practice

04/30/2026

Curious about midwifery care? Join us for Meet the Midwives and meet our team in person!
🗓 WHEN
First Thursday of every month (unless it’s a holiday) 7:00–8:00 PM
📅 Next meeting: Thursday, May 7, 2026
📍 WHERE
HSC Lecture Hall 2 (Stony Brook Hospital)
Please park in the Visitor Lot and enter through the Main Entrance. Our security staff can help direct you to the lecture hall.
💬 What to expect:
• A short presentation on our midwifery care model
• Q&A with our midwives
• A tour of Triage, Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum
Whether you’re newly pregnant, planning ahead, or just exploring your options, you’re warmly invited. Bring your questions, bring your partner or a friend. We can’t wait to meet you 🤍
✨ No registration required
At this time, children are not permitted.

04/29/2026

Best of Long Island 2027 Nominations are now open! We would greatly appreciate your nomination of us for Best Midwives. Help us achieve our 5th year in a row. Thank you for your tremendous support!

Make your Best of Long Island Health and Wellness nominations here.

04/02/2026

"If you use Stony Brook OB/GYN I can’t say enough positive things about the midwife team. Most doctor visits are spent waiting and very little time with the provider, but that is not the case with the midwife’s and certainly not the case with Susan! She took the time to listen as well as talk about a wide range of topics! "
-Google Review

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

03/31/2026

Curious about midwifery care? Join us for Meet the Midwives and meet our team in person!
🗓 WHEN
First Thursday of every month (unless it’s a holiday) 7:00–8:00 PM
📅 Next meeting: Thursday, April 2, 2026
📍 WHERE
HSC Lecture Hall 2 (Stony Brook Hospital)
Please park in the Visitor Lot and enter through the Main Entrance. Our security staff can help direct you to the lecture hall.
💬 What to expect:
• A short presentation on our midwifery care model
• Q&A with our midwives
• A tour of Triage, Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum
Whether you’re newly pregnant, planning ahead, or just exploring your options, you’re warmly invited. Bring your questions, bring your partner or a friend. We can’t wait to meet you 🤍
✨ No registration required
At this time, children are not permitted.

03/10/2026

Simply the Best! We are proud to report our recent wins in the 2026 Best of Long Island: Best Maternity Ward, Best Midwives, and Best Hospital. Thank you to our patients for their unwavering support. And many thanks to our stellar team who serve them with compassion, expertise, and empathy.

03/09/2026

"Professional and caring. Wonderfully knowledgeable."
-Google Review

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

03/05/2026

Yesterday was IBCLC Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants!

We’re proud that several of our Stony Brook Midwives are IBCLCs, offering expert and compassionate support to families through their breastfeeding journeys.

Pictured here are Joan and Frances, two of the wonderful midwives on our team who hold this certification. 🤍

02/24/2026

"What an amazing experience with Rakiya. She is extremely knowledgeable and kind. I have found my forever midwife!!!!"
-Google Review

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

02/23/2026

**IMPORTANT UPDATE**
Our outpatient offices will be open on Tuesday, February 24 at 10:00 AM. Please be safe travelling, and we appreciate your patience.

02/22/2026

**IMPORTANT UPDATE**
For the safety of our patients and staff, all appointments scheduled in our outpatient offices for Monday, February 23 have been canceled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe and warm!

02/13/2026

✨ Meet the Midwives: Spotlight Series ✨
This week we’re shining a light on Goldie McBride, a steady, guiding presence and nurturing spirit. Read below to learn more about her 🤍

👩🏻‍⚕️ How long have you been a midwife?
I’ve been a midwife at Stony Brook since 2007!

⭐️ What inspired you to become a midwife?
I was inspired after receiving care from midwives myself. I wanted to support women through their journeys in life, helping them achieve breastfeeding success and care for their babies with confidence.

⛱️ What’s your favorite season on Long Island?
I do love warm Beach days, but I love the fall with cozy nights by the fire.  

🦃 What’s your favorite holiday and why?
Thanksgiving, because it’s all about family togetherness.

🧘🏽‍♀️What do you enjoy doing on your days off?
Exercising, taking long walks, soaking up the sun, and relaxing in the hot tub.

📺 What are some of your favorite movies or tv shows?
I grew up loving sci-fi: Star Wars, Star Trek, Wonder Woman, and The Bionic Woman were favorites. My favorite book series is Outlander and the TV show is almost as good as the books.

💕What role do you cherish most outside of midwifery?
Being a mother, and now, a grandmother to my two grandsons.