Certified Nurse-Midwives

Midwives are protectors of physiologic birth, experts in uncomplicated pregnancy, holistic providers with a natural approach.

Certified Nurse-Midwives are also advocates for women as the primary decision-makers for their own health as well as managers of their family’s health and well-being We are one part of a continuous and compassionate partnership. We counsel and educate about fertility and family planning.

A healthy pregnancy means a healthy birth, but we respect the gravity of birth and understand that even in low-risk moms there is a small chance of an emergency. Our skills make us experts in normal, low-risk pregnancy and delivery. This means that our job is, at its core, risk management and risk assessment. During your care, we are having ongoing conversations about your pregnancy, as well as monitoring for any signs that require additional attention. We are constantly assessing and reassessing your care and asking 'does this path we're on still look normal and low-risk five steps ahead? How about ten?'

If we ever have a feeling that your path is heading towards an unsafe place, we have a conversation about your options and what we can do to create a safer birth for you and baby. We will take note of any risk factors that you may have and we consult with maternal fetal medicine if necessary. We are trained in fetal heart assessment, IV therapies, life-saving medications, basic vital sign monitoring, and resuscitation to ensure that we are always ready for the unexpected. If at any point a change in birth setting is necessary, our transfer agreements with the local hospital assures that the process occurs in a streamlined and seamless way.