Midwives Desiree Cripps, left, and Aimee Fairman check the progress of their client, Quincy Finch, of Mt. Jackson, during a recent office visit. Rich Cooley/Daily
Jordan Finch uses a fetus scope on the belly of his wife to listen for a heartbeat while Fairman watches. The instrument is a standard for the midwives. Rich Cooley/Daily
Midwives Desiree Cripps and Aimee Fairman record the hemoglobin values through a blood test of their client Quincy Finch, 30, of Mt. Jackson during a recent office visit. Rich Cooley/Daily
Midwife Aimee Fairman checks the progress of her client, Quincy Finch, 30, of Mt. Jackson during a recent office visit. Rich Cooley/Daily