What is Midwifery?
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are advanced practice nurses licensed by the State of Illinois. CNMs have post-graduate training in obstetrics and gynecology and have passed the national board-certification exam administered by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Nurse-midwives work in conjunction with board-certified obstetricians to provide you with personalized care and education. They see patients in a group office and deliver babies in collaboration with obstetricians in our state-of-the-art facility, the Family Birthing Center. While it may be either physician or midwife present at the time of delivery, you will receive expert guidance and care every step of the way.
Why Choose a Midwife?
Women of all ages and life stages can find expert obstetric and gynecological care with the Nurse-Midwifery Group at Swedish Hospital. Through an interactive patient philosophy, certified nurse-midwives take time to talk, listen and educate you about preventive health, family medical history, diet and exercise, stress management and complementary treatments.
Our nurse-midwifery group prides itself on developing a partnership with you through a holistic approach to your health and open communication. By treating you as a partner in your health — whether that's the birth of your child or routine women's health care — nurse-midwives foster a supportive and empowering atmosphere.
Choosing a nurse-midwife appeals to women seeking a health provider who:
- Respects pregnancy and birth as a natural part of a woman’s life cycle
- Provides individualized care while encouraging family participation
- Encourages a woman to participate in their care
- Provides gentle and safe care based on current research and the art of midwifery
- Encourages and supports a woman’s choice for vaginal birth after cesarean
- Offers many options for labor relief, including water immersion and massage
- Embraces a holistic approach which recognizes the contributions of alternative and
complementary therapies such as massage, nutritionists, chiropractors, childbirth educators, doulas, acupressure/acupuncture, lactation specialists and others.
Services Provided by Certified Nurse Midwives
- Wellness Visits/Pap Smears
- Gynecology
- Breast Exams
- Family Planning and Birth Control
- Pre-Pregnancy Counseling
- Pregnancy: Prenatal Through Postpartum
- Lactation Support
- Peri-Menopausal and Menopausal Management
Contact Us
Request an appointment online or call
773-989-6200.
