Our Team
Gabrielle McDade
Childbirth Educator |
Perinatal Mental Health Coach
Gabrielle has supported families as a Midwife, Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Perinatal Mental Health Coach. She became a Certified Professional Midwife and later earned her licensure after graduating from the National College of Midwifery. Gabrielle has attended births at several high-volume birth centers and homebirth practices.
At Lilac Birth Center, Gabrielle provides childbirth classes and perinatal mental health support, helping parents navigate anxiety, depression, and the integration of birth trauma. Through evidence-based education and personalized guidance, she empowers expectant parents to feel confident and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
With 13 years of experience, Gabrielle is deeply committed to helping families move from surviving to thriving. She believes that new parenthood is a transformative rite of passage, deserving of care, support, and respect at every stage.