More and more women are choosing to see nurse midwives for their healthcare needs because of their emphasis on personal care. Nurse midwives get to know you and your medical history. They combine physical care, emotional support and personal preferences to best meet your needs. Our nurse midwives view each woman as a whole person with the ability and the right to be actively involved in healthcare decisions.
A certified nurse midwife is a primary care provider who is educated in the disciplines of nursing and midwifery. A certified nurse midwife is a registered nurse and has completed an accredited graduate level program in midwifery. Nurse midwives must also pass a national certifying exam.
Nurse midwives provide holistic healthcare for women throughout their lives with an emphasis on normal pregnancy, labor and birth; well-woman gynecology; family planning care; health promotion; and disease prevention.
Co-management of medium-risk pregnancies with obstetricians.
Delivery, including emotional and physical support during labor.
Gynecological and family planning exams.
Pap Smears
Perimenopausal/Menopausal Care
Postpartum Care
Pre-conceptual Care
Pregnancy education and individualized birth plans.
Sexually-transmitted infection screenings.
Treatment for urinary tract and vaginal infections.
What services don't nurse midwives provide?
Midwives do not perform surgery, and they do not manage high-risk problems. Should problems arise, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Allen OB/GYN is available for consultation, co-management or referral.