Mary Lou Kopas, CNM

Mary Lou Kopas serves on Gifford’s midwifery team as a Certified Nurse Midwife. Kopas brings a wealth of clinical expertise and teaching experience to the role, strengthening Gifford’s commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care.

Kopas emphasizes the deeply personal and cultural nature of birth. “There are many standard clinical elements—ultrasounds, lab work—but beyond that, midwifery is about building relationships, trust, and a sense of safety. It’s about making sure patients feel heard and cared for during one of the most important times in their lives.”