Amy Polk, the founding member and visionary of the non-profit Seasons of Life Women’s Health and Birth Center slated to open in Takoma Park, Md., in 2014, was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident on April 29, 2010 ( http://tinyurl.com/amypolk ). Amy leaves behind a wave of energy and many powerful memories of the ways in which she touched her community. Her husband, John Robinette and two sons, Adam, 7, and Bryan, 4, as well as many loving friends, extended family, and community members will miss her presence dearly.
The Seasons of Life Board of Directors is committed to making what has become our shared vision a reality.
“Amy was a beautiful wife and mother. She meant so many things to so many people, but the best way to remember and honor her life is to support her vision of a birth center,” said John.
Seasons of Life Women's Health and Birth Center will provide individualized, family-oriented care in a home-like setting to women throughout the life span: from onset of menstruation, through the childbearing years, to menopause and beyond. Following the Midwives Model of Care, this will include:
· Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the woman throughout the childbearing cycle.
· Providing the woman with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support.
· Minimizing technological interventions.
· Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention.
The Center will be a non-profit organization, and any benefits gained by Seasons of Life will be reinvested in patient care, community education, and other public service activities. For more information or to support this vision, please visit www.seasonsoflifebirthcenter.org.
Donations in Amy's honor can be made via the website http://www.seasonsoflifebirthcenter.org/Donate.html
Or send a check payable to "Seasons of Life" to:
Lisa Pratt, Treasurer
Seasons of Life
8609 Spring Creek Ct.
Springfield, VA 22153