Midwifery Services
What is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)?
Midwives are medical providers with advanced training in both nursing and midwifery, and are certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Services
Broadlawns Midwifery Services provide a full spectrum of women’s healthcare services including:
- Well Woman Visits
- Annual Exams
- Pap Smears
- STI Checks
- Family Planning
- Birth Control
- Pregnancy, birth, and Postpartum Care
- Breastfeeding support and education
Midwifery care also includes health promotion, disease prevention, and individualized wellness education and counseling.
Benefits to Choosing a Nurse Midwife
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Midwives provide expert, personalized care, and emotional support during pregnancy and delivery.
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Women working with midwives tend to undergo fewer inductions and require less anesthesia.
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Midwives are knowledgeable about strategies to reduce pain without medical intervention.
Benefits to Midwifery Care in a Hospital Setting
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Access to state-of-the-art technology.
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Our midwives and obstetricians work together and combine their skill sets to ensure you receive the best care.
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Obstetricians are on staff in case emergencies arise that require a surgeon or consult.
Providers
Jessica Bottenfield-Biehn, ARNP/CNM
Sarah Bradbury, DNP, ARNP/CNM
Kari Ward, DNP, ARNP/CNM