OGA is excited to offer Midwifery services at our practice. Midwifery means “with women” and that is exactly what our midwives do! 

A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is an advanced practice registered nurse who cares for women throughout their lifespan with an emphasis on normal physiologic pregnancy and birth. CNMs are board certified to care for patients and prescribe medications along with attending births and catching babies. Some midwives are even certified to assist in cesarean sections. Evidence shows that midwives are experts in their field and consistently produce exceptional statistics in birth outcomes. 

The midwives provide evidence based care during their longer than usual prenatal visits with a focus on educating patients about their options when it comes to their pregnancy and birth. This is done through the power of shared decision making, where care is individualized to each patient and decisions are made in an informed and safe way. Our CNMs are here to guide you through your pregnancy and birth journey in a personal yet safe environment. 

The midwives will be present throughout your labor providing hands on and hands off support. We support women who choose unmedicated birth as well as those who choose medications for pain relief throughout the labor process. We promote active movement and offer many different position changes to help aid in labor progression. Wireless monitoring is also supported. All of this is done while striving to maintain a calm and warm atmosphere. 

It is our privilege to be able to support you and your family during this special time and we are very excited to offer “with women” support and care. 

To learn more about Centering Pregnancy, click here!