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 (think medical grade CPR) 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 only intervene when needed. My plan of care offers many of the same tests as the doctor's office, but takes into consideration the health of the whole woman. You are more than just a number on a lab slip.
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 that can help stop a hemorrhage. I am trained in emergency care to manage a hemorrhage while we transport to the hospital for extra help.
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, I rarely have to use it.