Jennifer Short

Jennifer Short, CNM

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

Delaware Valley OB/GYN & Princeton Midwifery – Lawrenceville Location

2 Princess Road
Suite C
Lawrenceville, NJ
Phone: (609) 896-0777 Fax: (973) 852-1743

Delaware Valley OB/GYN & Princeton Midwifery – Princeton Location

8 Forrestal Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 896-0777 Fax: (973) 852-1743

Hospital Affiliations

University Medical Center at Princeton at Plainsboro

Jennifer Short is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has a Doctorate in Nursing that was focused on the safe reduction of cesarean sections. She is passionate about holistic, individualized and respectful care to all people – whether its during their prenatal time and birth or for gynecological care.

Jennifer’s path to midwifery began with the birth of her first child. Feeling empowered and supported throughout her pregnancy and birth was a transformative experience for her that led her to wanting to be involved in birth work. Her career in women’s healthcare started at Capital Health System, where she obtained her nursing degree and certification, and received the Medical Staff Award for excellence in both patient care and academics. She then earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Thomas Edison State College. During her time as a labor nurse at Capital Health, she also trained as doula and received her lactation counselor certification.

Ultimately, she followed her passion and returned to school to become a midwife. Jennifer received both her Master of Science and Doctorate from Frontier Nursing University. Her midwifery career started at Monmouth Medical Center where she worked in the clinics and the hospital. Jennifer joined DelVal ObGyn in 2017 – which was like a homecoming since this is not only where she did some of her midwifery clinical training but was also where the practice that delivered her second child. In addition to birth, supporting the LGBTQI community, working with teenagers/first gynecological exams and trauma informed pelvic care are things Jennifer is passionate about.

Although born and raised in North Carolina, Jennifer has made Lawrenceville home since 2003. She lives here with her family, 1 dog, 2 cats and some chickens. She enjoys travel, reading, listening to podcasts, cooking and spending time with those she loves.

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Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

Jennifer is always friendly, helpful and makes you feel comfortable. I prefer to book my appointments around her scheudle.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Jennifer is very nice and also very thorough

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jennifer was amazing! She helped keep me calm during the end of labor and my first birthing experience was a lot easier than I had expected.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

All my options were explained thoroughly. She was very kind, but assertive which is exactly what I needed to get through my birth

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

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Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

I was absolutely happy to have Jennifer as my midwife. She was respectful, caring, understanding, and competent. I couldn't get a better support for my pregnancy, labour, and the birth of my child.

Post-Partum Appointment

Jen is amazing! She listened and addresses my concerns.

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Office Visit / Follow-up

Jennifer Short is an amazing provider, She makes you feel comfortable, she is extremely thorough. I know my health is in great hands.

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Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Throughout my pregnancy and especially during labor I felt so confident, secure, and cared for by the midwives of DelVal. Jen's calm demeanor is so grounding, her knowledge and wisdom of labor and birth guided me to have the birth experience I wanted. I felt heard, seen, respected, and nurtured by Jen and feel so grateful to be in her care.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jen is amazing. She was so supportive during my whole labor and delivery.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

I felt heard and everything was explained to me in detail.

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Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

"She's a very nice doctor, explain everything in understandable way, take her time with the patients."

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jennifer has been extremely supporting, helpful and caring. Her support has been essential in allowing me to have a natural delivery, as per my desire. I feel my husband and I couldn't have had anyone better by our side.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jennifer was very attentive and encouraging.

Annual Well Woman Exam

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Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

I was very scared about delivering my first baby and Jen made me feel comfortable and helped me get through the entire pushing process.

Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

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Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

"She was very thorough and caring, and answered all of my (many) questions"

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jen was so supportive throughout my labor up until I gave birth. I was in a lot of pain and very stressed and she was very reassuring and helped me through contractions.

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Annual Well Woman Exam

"I like Jennifer the midwife and feel comfortable getting my annual exam"

Birth Control Consultation

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"The doctor and assistant were both attentive to my questions and tried to make me feel as comfortable as possible. They listened to all of my questions and offered answers and suggestions."

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Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jennifer and my care team were very supportive, gave me enough information and options but at the same time guided me more strongly when the situation required it.