Our Midwives

Mary Byars, CNM

Mary Byars, CNM joined North Oaks Obstetrics and Gynecology in April of 1999. Before becoming a nurse-midwife, she worked as a labor and delivery nurse for ten years. Ms. Byars received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida in Tampa. Ms. Byars then completed her midwife studies at Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing.

Like all of our midwives, Ms. Byars enjoys being a mom, an experience gives her the unique insight into the needs of our patients.

Amy Linn, CNM

Amy Linn, CNM graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She found her niche in labor and delivery, where she worked for 5 years. Ms. Linn then wanted to become more involved in prenatal care, and decided that nurse-midwifery would allow her to care for women in all stages of their pregnancy. After completing her studies at Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in 1998, she began working at North Oaks Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Nurse-Midwifery has allowed Ms. Linn to find personal joy in her career as she provides continuity of care for women of all ages and in all phases of their lives.

Vicki Matherne, CNM

Vicki Matherne, CNM received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. She served as a labor and delivery nurse for eight years prior to attending Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, and joined North Oaks Obstetrics and Gynecology in October 1998.

Ms. Matherne views birth as a special experience for women. She believes all women should enjoy the opportunity to participate in the planning and decision making in all phases of their care.

Peggy Gautreau, CNM

Peggy Gautreau, CNM, originally joined North Oaks Obstetrics and Gynecology in February of 2006. As part of her Nurse Midwifery training, Peggy spent the previous two years completing her clinical training with the practice so it was a natural fit that upon graduation from the Institute of Midwifery Women and Health in Philadelphia PA the Peggy would join our practice as a full time Certified Nurse Midwife. Her desire to care for mother and baby through pregnancy and birth and her love of educating and inspiring women are evident in her daily interaction with her patients.

Peggy started her nursing career as an Emergency Nurse at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. During her 8 years at Charity, Peggy was promoted to Emergency Room Supervisor, the youngest nurse to every hold that position.

Prior to the birth of her second son, Peggy took an extended maternity leave and rejoined our practice in September of 2010. While motherhood is a top priority, Peggy's heart has always been with her patients at North Oaks Ob-GYN. It is with great excitement that all of us welcome her back!

Allison Clark, CNM

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