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.

Patient Reviews

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IUD Insertion / Removal

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Post-Partum Appointment

My appointment with Jennifer went very well. I have been very satisfied with the care provided by the midwives. However, I have been experiencing issues with the front office consistently throughout this pregnancy. There has been a billing issue from January 2023 that has not been resolved despite multiple emails, calls, voicemails, and office visits.

Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

Physician was kind, understanding and personable.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

My blood pressure was dangerously high and with consulting with Cooper Maternal Fetal I was admitted at 36 weeks to Penn Medicine for induction.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Dr. Proctor and Jen Short were amazing during my VBAC labor and delivery. They never pushed me for interventions despite me being at the hospital in labor for 28 hours until the baby was born. I had a successful VBAC and am so grateful to them.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Check in was easy and safe, office staff professional and provider gives excellent care and attention to me

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jenn is an amazing MW who helped guide me my entire pregnancy and made me feel comfortable & confident.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Yes, I don’t like going to the gyno but ever since I found Jennifer, it has been the best experience each time.

Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

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Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

The midwife Jennifer was wonderful. She is compassionate, kind, and informative. I felt that I was in great hands the whole time.

Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

Thorough and understanding

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Each appointment I had with Jennifer during my pregnancy was wonderful. She really took the time to talk with me about any concerns I had. Very genuine and attentive.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

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Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jenn was great throughout my delivery. Prior to her Dawn was the provider on-site and I did not feel was very present. We felt lost in the beginning of the induction process and her bedside manner was lacking. Jenn made up for it with her nurturing and supportive approach. We felt heard and confident in her care.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Amazing experience overall, Dr. Jennifer and her accompanied dr/nurse were super supportive throughout and made my delivery a beautiful memory.

Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

Jenn delivered my son at Princeton last week. Not only was she knowledgeable, she was kind and funny and relaxed which helped to keep me calm and made everything more enjoyable

Post-Partum Appointment

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Post-Partum Appointment

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Obstetrical Ultrasound

Jennifer provided great care, as always, but the wait times to be seen were not so great. I waited 40 minutes for my ultrasound and then another 40 minutes to see Jennifer.

Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

Jennifer is great at listening, hearing and understanding, as well as explaining what questions I have. She has a very good bed side manor and is very efficient with time. Recommended her to a friend who went and is very happy as well.

Post-Partum Appointment

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Post-Partum Appointment

This was a follow up for an annual appointment which required testing for fertility concerns. The visual quality of the call was terrible and so was the sound. I was being given bad news and it was like hearing it through an underground tunnel. I wasn’t going to bother to do a review but because I had such a poor in person appointment prior to this (with a brand new PA who was assisting her that she handed me off to without even explaining to me or asking my consent), and then there was literally no follow through with Jen after this virtual call. She advised me that she would be following up with me after I had a chance to digest the information she had given me and never heard back from her or anyone else there at all again. The level of care and service, and especially follow through, has deteriorated terribly since I first became a client. Ordinarily, I would just find another practice but I felt moved to express concerns here in case they may help someone else. The reason I chose this group was because of the midwives who have always held to a higher level of connection, care and advocacy for their patients. After years of being a loyal client including a healthy pregnancy to term (so LOTS of appointments) I have to be honest and relay that these last two experiences were awful.

Post-Partum Appointment

They were very nice & fast.

Post-Partum Appointment

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Post-Partum Appointment

Jennifer is professional and personable at the same time which creates an overall great experience

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.

Office Visit / Follow-up

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Childbirth / Labor & Delivery

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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.