Midwife Care Specialist

What are the qualifications of nurse-midwives?

Each nurse-midwife at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta is a registered nurse (RN) who has graduated from one of the advanced programs accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM.) Each of the nurse midwives at the office has also passed a national certification examination and met strict requirements set up by Georgia’s health agencies.

What is the nurse-midwife model of care?

A nurse-midwife follows a specific care philosophy that supports women in the natural process of pregnancy and childbirth.

A nurse-midwife works to:

• Monitor the comprehensive well-being of a mother through her childbearing cycle
• Minimize drug and technological interventions during pregnancy and childbirth
• Provide women with education, counseling, and complete prenatal care
• Offer assistance during labor and delivery as well as into the postpartum period
• Refer women to a medical doctor when necessary

By following this care model, the nurse-midwives at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta provide concern and compassion while also being skilled in medicine.

Why might I choose a nurse-midwife?

You can’t go wrong with any of the providers at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta. But if you desire a more natural, intimate birth experience, a nurse-midwife can be a good choice. They steer you away from medications and use far fewer interventions during delivery than might happen with an OB-GYN.

A nurse-midwife has extensive professional medical training, but makes the most sense for any healthy woman who has a low-risk pregnancy and wants to be an active participant in the birth process. If you’re deemed “high-risk,” due to existing medical conditions, complications with the baby, or your age, you may want to choose an OB-GYN.

Is giving birth with a nurse-midwife safe?

Yes, you get the same quality of care with the nurse-midwives at OB-GYN Associates of Marietta as you do with the OB-GYN team. In general, women who use a nurse-midwife have increased access to prenatal care, babies with higher birth weights, and lower rates of cesarean births.

To learn more about options for nurse-midwifery care, call the office or schedule a consultation online.