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Our Experienced Team of Caregivers

We believe that exemplary care is best provided when practitioners work together. We blend the best of medical obstetrical, midwifery and gynecologic care. Our commitment to excellence is focused on the individual needs
of each woman throughout all the stages of  life.

Dr. Mary Ann Jones

Dr. Mary Ann Meyer Jones

Dr. Jones brings to Prima Bella Women’s Health 20+ years’ experience serving the obstetric, gynecologic and infertility needs of women in her hometown.

She knows what it is like to be

a teen, anxious about her first exam,

a new bride with questions about family planning,

and an expectant mom joyfully anticipating natural childbirth.

She has “been there, and done that.”

She knows how to

calm anxious parents with a high-risk pregnancy,

how to be a busy mom juggling work, her own education, and parenting,

and how a mature woman adjusts to the changes life brings by making positive lifestyle choices to ensure a healthy retirement.

Dr. Jones is passionate about women’s health and wants to help you, no matter what YOUR stage in life.

Please call for a private appointment to discuss your concerns.

Lisa Loudenber

Lisa is a wife and mother of 4 beautiful children and 6 wonderful grandchildren. Lisa’s children have really given her unique perspectives on birth and parenting and grounded her in reality!

She attended Nursing School at Indiana University and graduate school at University of Illinois at Chicago. Lisa continued to attend school and work while pregnant, breastfeeding and with small children, with a lot of help from her husband and family. She learned in the trenches how difficult juggling work, school, personal and family life can be.

Lisa has partnered with women and their families for over 30 years as a Childbirth Educator, Labor & Delivery Nurse, Lactation Consultant and as a Nurse-Midwife. Even after so many years, she feels privileged to share in the miracle of birth and witness such a special moment. Lisa is always amazed at the inner strength that women often find in the birth process.

When Lisa is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family. Lisa and her family especially enjoy outdoor activities together such as camping, biking, white water rafting and kayaking, and hiking.

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Jessica Jenkins

Jessica is a compassionate and motivated certified nurse-midwife dedicated to her patients and their health. She is a wife and mother to three children, who inspired her passion for childbirth long before entering the healthcare field. She is committed to evidence-based practices and providing women with the best possible care from puberty to menopause and beyond.

Jessica embarked on her journey into the field of nursing in 2001. She received her bachelor of science in nursing from Purdue University and her master’s degree in nurse-midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in 2016. She believes in life-long learning, and brings 15 years labor and delivery experience with her as she practices the art of midwifery.

When Jessica is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, watching her son play baseball, and traveling to tropical destinations.

Heather Jackson, CNM

Heather Jackson

Heather graduated from IUN in 2013 and went on to be an RN in labor and delivery for 7 years. Since before college, she has always dreamed of catching babies and helping women through all stages of life, and working in labor and delivery made her fall in love with birth even more. She furthered her degree in women’s health by attending Frontier Nursing University and graduating with her master’s in nursing and became a certified nurse-midwife in 2020. She is passionate about being there for women and helping them share their concerns and voice. She is a compassionate advocate and provides evidence-based care.

When Heather is not working she enjoys time with her family, her husband Andrew, and two fun and crazy kids! They enjoy spending time outdoors, family activities, and taking family vacations!

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Tina Crum

Tina is a Certified Nurse-Midwife who is passionate about providing excellent care to women during pregnancy and birth and throughout a woman’s life span.

She is happily married and is a proud mother to two growing children: Cayden and Chloe. She views raising her children as her greatest joy, and achievement.

In 2001 she began a fulfilling career as a registered nurse in labor and delivery. After 15 rewarding years, she graduated from Frontier Nursing University with a master’s degree in Nurse-Midwifery, and a desire to teach women that giving birth should be an empowering experience.  For the past four years, she has enjoyed helping women live healthier lives, and to have the birth experience they have always wanted. Her clients often comment on her patience and calming presence. Tina feels honored to be with women during the most pivotal moments in their lives.

In her free time, she aspires to live an active lifestyle. She enjoys running, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her three energetic Australian Shepherds. Tina especially loves to travel and explore beautiful places with her friends and family.

Shannon Markle

Shannon Markle

Shannon is a certified Nurse-Midwife who has been a nurse for 28 years, most of that in women’s health. She graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing and enjoyed 15 years as a Labor and Delivery RN at St. Mary Medical Center. During that time, she became a fierce advocate for informed consent and individual choice. Her experiences in labor and delivery inspired her to do more to guide and support the women in her care. She graduated with her Master of science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in 2012 and began her practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife.

Shannon has attended more than 1500 births and still loves to bear witness to the power and grace of women as they bring life into the world. She enjoys caring for women in all phases of life, from the nervous first exam, through the transition of menopause and beyond. Her patients enjoy her gentle, respectful care. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, her cat, and her golden retriever. She loves sunshine, reading, building things, and the ocean.