Midwifery

The origin of midwife means "with woman".  The philosophy of care focuses on the specific needs of a woman, empowers women to participate in their health care and minimize unnecessary intervention.  Midwives view adolescent changes, pregnancy, birth and menopause as natural life transitions.  Yet the midwife can intervene if the transition is a bumpier road for some.  Education and listening are key components of the midwife style of care.  There are several types of midwives.  The midwives at Bend Obstetrics & Gynecology are Certified Nurse Midwives.

Certifed Nurse Midwife

Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are licensed health care providers educated in nursing and midwifery.  A Certified nurse midwife has passed a national certification exam and renews the certification every eight years.  Certified nurse midwives in Oregon are licensed by the Oregon Board of Nursing.  In Oregon Certified Nurse Midwives are independent health care providers with full prescription authority.  CNMs have a referral system in place for complications or issues not in their scope of practice.  CNMs provide care to women throughout the lifespan from teenage years through menopause including pregnancy and birth.  During pregnancy and birth CNMs use less medical intervention, however, if complications arise a CNM is trained to intervene medically.

Midwifery Services at Bend Obstetrics & Gynecology

Both Jennifer and Jessica have a Master's degree in Nursing with a focus on midwifery from Yale University School of Nursing.  The Midwifery Service at Bend OB/GYN focuses on the whole woman and the events in her life that may affect her health.  Jennifer and Jessica take care of women throughout the lifespan from adolesence through menopause.  They have worked together to develop a Midwifery Service at Bend OB/GYN and will work as a team assisting their patients and their partners throughout their pregnancy and births.

Bend OB/GYN supports the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology's recommendation of
In-Hospital Births.

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For more information visit these recommended websites:

• www.mymidwife.org 

• www.gotmom.org