Lucy F. Chapin, NP, CNM, Certified Nurse-Midwife

Bonitta (Bonny) Steuer, APRN, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife in The UVM Medical Group Obstetrics and Midwifery at The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. Her clinical focus is low-risk pregnancy, well-woman gynecology, contraception management, and mindful childbirth preparation. She provides support to her patients throughout pregnancy, labor and childbirth. Ms. Steuer believes it is important to give every expectant mother a satisfying birthing experience. She partners with her patients to serve as a resource in making important health care decisions. Ms. Steuer, who has practiced at The University of Vermont Medical Center since 2010, is a clinical instructor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM. She holds a BSN from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and a MSN and CNM degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about the department of Obstetrics and Midwifery at The University of Vermont Medical Center.

Supporting someone during a transformative and profound experience is deeply meaningful to me. Building relationships with patients, empowering them with information, witnessing their strengths, and creating positive health care experiences are the most rewarding parts of my job. Midwifery care focuses on treating the whole person. My approach revolves around the individual and I deeply respect patient autonomy. You know what is best for yourself—this is your body, your baby and your birth. I want to partner with you in your care and ensure you feel heard and fully informed.

Krista R. Nickerson, APRN, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife at The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont. She provides woman-centered care including prenatal, birth and postpartum care as well as breastfeeding support. She teaches childbirth and parenting preparation from a background of mindfulness practice. She also practices well-woman gynecology and offers contraception services including IUD insertion and management. She is a clinical instructor at the UVM College of Medicine, and her research interests include environmental exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Learn more about UVM Medical Group Obstetrics and Midwifery at UVM Medical Center.