Biography
Jodi Stender, CNM, MA
Jodi Stender has dedicated her career to women’s health, wellness, and empowerment. She began as a doula, guiding women through pregnancy to support both mental and physical well-being. After gaining experience as a birth and postpartum doula, she pursued her dream of becoming a midwife. She started her nursing career in maternity and high-risk pregnancy care, later working for several years in the NICU before completing her midwifery training.
Currently, Jodi serves as a midwife at Shaare Tzedek Medical Center, providing holistic care to women in labor. Additionally, she is the co-founder of JR Side by Side, where she offers concierge midwifery services, supporting women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Her services include a variety of prenatal education courses, as well as assistance for new immigrants navigating women’s healthcare in Israel. She and her partner also work with families experiencing stillbirth and trauma, providing compassionate support to foster the best possible outcomes in challenging birth experiences.
Jodi empowers both English and Hebrew-speaking women across Israel, offering in-person and virtual support to help them understand and navigate their unique pregnancy and birth journeys.