Nearby Cities

Williamsburg (14.06 mi)
Grafton (17.44 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

23061 (1) (1.94 mi)
23185 (2) (14.37 mi)
23692 (1) (16.68 mi)
23602 (2) (19.77 mi)
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  • Meghan Gildow, CNM

    Meghan Gildow, CNM

    Riverside Partners in Women's Health Gloucester
    6750 Main Street
    200
    Gloucester, VA 23061
  • Andrea Kovacevic, CNM

    Andrea Kovacevic, CNM

    Riverside Partners in Women's Health Williamsburg
    Distance: 14.05 mi
    3700 Battery Boulevard
    300
    Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • Sarah Lankford, CNM

    Sarah Lankford, CNM

    Riverside Partners in Women's Health Williamsburg
    Distance: 14.05 mi
    3700 Battery Boulevard
    300
    Williamsburg, VA 23185
  • Carla Branson, CNM

    Carla Branson, CNM

    Riverside Partners in Women's Health Grafton
    Distance: 17.44 mi
    2855 Denbigh Boulevard
    Grafton, VA 23692

Nearby Cities

Williamsburg (14.06 mi)
Grafton (17.44 mi)

Nurse Midwife Info

Nurse Midwife Summary:
A Nurse Midwife provides care for relatively healthy pregnant women, whose birth is considered uncomplicated and not "high risk". A Nurse Midwife generally practice in hospitals and medical clinics, and may also deliver in birthing centers and attend at-home births. Nurse Midwives are able to prescribe some medications, treatments, medical devices, therapeutic and diagnostic measures if needed. A woman may seek the care of a Nurse Midwife during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period.

Nurse Midwife FAQs:
What is a

Nurse Midwife

?
A Nurse Midwife is a nurse who has extra training in obstetrics and works under an obstetrician. A Nurse Midwife's duties include educating women on reproductive health and childbirth. A Nurse Midwife performs pelvic and breast exams, Pap smears, assists with delivering babies, and provides neonatal care.

Where does a Nurse Midwife work?
A Nurse Midwife can work in private practice, hospitals, and family planning centers. A Nurse Midwife delivers babies in hospitals and private homes.

Can anyone have a Nurse Midwife?
If you are in good health and do not have high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes you can choose to have a Nurse Midwife.

What happens when you visit with a Nurse Midwife?
After you choose a Nurse Midwife, on your first visit you will discuss your medical history, receive an exam and lab tests, and get answers to your questions.

Why would I want A Nurse Midwife?
A Nurse Midwife can provide you with a personal childbirth. A Nurse Midwife will also educate you throughout your pregnancy and help you to create your own birth plan.

How do I find a Nurse Midwife in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Nurse Midwife in your state. Select Nurse Midwife from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Nurse Midwife in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Nurse Midwife in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Nurse Midwifes in your city and state.


Nurse Midwife Related Terms:
nurse midwife, pregnancy, birth, home birth, nurse, childbirth