Founding Directors:
Leah Deragon, CCE and Emily Murray, CD, HBCE - Leah and Emily share in the teaching, administrative tasks and long range planning that keep Birth Roots growing and moving forward in our mission.
Leah's gift of facilitation creates a class environment that fosters connection, dialogue and meaningful reflection. Leah brings the Birth Roots mission to life by building community and promoting deeper understanding and the exploration of options.
Emily started Birth Roots as a means of ensuring that families feel truly empowered and connected throughout pregnancy, so they can enter parenthood feeling confident, connected and capable. She offers families tools for relaxation and confidence in birth through Body-Mind Birthing. She also teaches The Fourth Trimester and Seedlings. Emily also manages the publication of the annual Resource Guide, which serves as a connector between families and the services that will enhance their peri-natal experience.
Staff Teachers
Leah Deragon, CCE - Leah teaches Birthing From Within and Buds
Emily Murray, CD, HBCE - Emily teaches HypnoBirthing and Seedlings
Affiliate Teachers
Jennifer Fisher, CLC teaches Sprouts and facilitates the Eat, Sleep, Nurse support group
Zakia Nelson: Eat, Sleep, Nurse
Chandra Oppenheim and Delilah Poupore - teach Singing Hands, our newest class for 0-3 year olds
Birth Roots Executive Board
Leigh Baker, DO - Co-Chair
Misty McLaughlin - Co-Chair
Birth Roots Board of Directors
Jennifer Fisher ~ became part of Birth Roots board after her life changed after the birth of her now 4 year old daughter. She received her certification for lactation counseling, started the Eat, Sleep, Nurse support group at Birth Roots, and facilitates Blossoming Newborns Sprouts class. She is currently in graduate school getting her masters in counseling and psychology and plans on remaining on making an impact on new families in Southern Maine.
Derrick Buckspan ~
Katie Howard ~
Sarah Morehead ~