What is a Midwife?
Our practice offers women the opportunity to obtain full-service obstetric, gynecologic and midwifery care in an interdisciplinary group practice of physicians and certified nurse-midwives.
According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives:
“Nurse-Midwifery practice is "the independent management of women's health care, focusing particularly on primary care issues, family planning and gynecologic needs of women, pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period and the care of the newborn. The CNM...practices within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management or referral as indicated by the health status of the client."
The CNMs in OB-GYN-Infertility Group practice both independently and collaboratively with obstetrician-gynecologists in order to provide safe, satisfying , highly personalized care to women. The CNMs all hold Master's degrees from and are accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives, which sets national standards of practice.
Our midwives prescribe medications, order and interpret laboratory tests, provide prenatal care, offer support and encouragement during your labor and deliver babies. In addition, they offer family planning and gynecologic care. The midwives and physicians will frequently consult with one another, and collaborate in providing the highest level of effective care. Numerous research publications and government studies document the safety and excellent outcomes of midwifery care. We hope you will meet with the midwives during your pregnancy, or select one to provide your gyn care.
Read more about midwifery care for your pregnancy and gynecologic visits.
http://www.mymidwife.org
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updated January 2012