FAQ
What You Need to Know
What is your certification?
I am a Certified Professional Midwife. This is the licensure used by most states for out-of-hospital midwives. I graduated from The Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program in 2021 and currently maintain licensure in Texas as well. As part of these licensure processes, I am current in both Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation.
How is the care of a midwife different from that of an OBGYN or other medical care providers?
Midwives believe in the midwifery model of care. We believe that your pregnancy is a normal life event and intervention is only necessary when things go outside of 'normal'. My plan of care offers you all of the same tests the doctor does, but I respect your choices and never use bullying tactics. I promote maternity health through a more holistic approach that views the mother and her baby as more than just a number on a lab slip. Also, there is no waiting for hours in a waiting room (just to be seen for 15 minutes). Appointment times are 50 minutes long where you have a chance to ask question, talk about how your pregnancy is going, and we can get to know each other better.
What are your interactions with medical staff like?
We love our OBs and MFMs, when they are needed. In the event of a transfer, I accompany you with a copy of your prenatal and labor records. This keeps the hospital staff from having to start from scratch.
What if I hemorrhage?
Midwives always carry herbs and medications that can help stop a hemorrhage. I am trained in emergency care to manage a hemorrhage while we transport to the hospital for a higher level of care.
What if my baby does not breathe?
As a CPM, I am required to maintain current certification in both Adult, Infant, and Child CPR. I am also current in Neonatal Resuscitation, a special form of CPR for newborns. For healthy moms with healthy babies, I rarely have to use it.