What is a Certified Nurse Midwife?

Both Lauren and Ryan are Certified Nurse Midwifes which is a Registered Nurse with a master's degree in nurse-midwifery. Our midwives are skilled professionals who combine medical expertise with personalized support, offering comprehensive care for women and newborns in a variety of settings, while collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure safety and optimal outcomes. What can a midwife do:

• Offer family planning and preconception care / prescriptions
• Perform prenatal exams
• Order tests
• Watch your physical and psychological well-being
• Help you develop birth plans
• Advise you about a variety of ways to stay healthy - diet, exercise, medications
• Educate and counsel you about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care
• Offer emotional and practical support during labor and post-partum
• Deliver your baby
• Refer you to doctors when needed