Jessica M. Walsh, CNM

Bio
Jess Walsh is a certified nurse-midwife with over a decade of practice, and has been with Salem Health since 2018. She provides full-scope women’s health care, specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care and perimenopause, and recently completed her post-masters in psychiatric mental health to expand her scope even further to serve women in the community. Throughout her career as a midwife, Jess has worked in out-of-hospital and home birth, Indian Health Service in Alaska and acted as an attending for medical residents. Drawing from her past as an alpine mountaineering and ice climbing guide, teaching women technical skills and confidence to conquer mountains, Jess brings an empowering spirit to midwifery. Married for over 20 years and a mother of four, Jess enjoys hiking with her family, traveling to far-flung places, competing in endurance sports and seeing live music.

Interests
Jessica has a special interest in nutrition and sports physiology in pregnancy, fertility, and public health.

Certifications
American Midwifery Certification Board

Hospital Affiliations
Salem Hospital

Education