Get to Know Our Midwives And Services

At Baystate Health, our certified nurse-midwives offer the benefit of state-of-the-art hospital care along with a focus on a natural birth experience. They are certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and licensed to practice and prescribe medications by the state of Massachusetts.

Nurse-Midwifery Services

Our certified nurse-midwives care for women before, during, and after pregnancy. In addition to providing routine obstetrical care, they also provide ongoing gynecological care, including:

• Family planning and birth control
• Preconception (before pregnancy) counseling
• Prenatal care and education
• Pap smears and pelvic exams
• Diagnosis and treatment of common gynecological conditions
• Breast exams
• Well-woman/ preventive care

Nurse-midwives collaborate with physicians at both Baystate Medical Center and Baystate Franklin Medical Center to care for women with low-risk pregnancies. Obstetricians are immediately available during pregnancy or in the event a problem arises during labor or delivery.

Why Choose a Nurse-Midwife?

Nurse-midwives believe in allowing for the most natural birth experience possible. They work closely with new moms to create a calm, supportive, and empowering birthing environment.

During your pregnancy and delivery, nurse-midwives at Baystate:

• Help you make more informed decisions about your healthcare
• Prepare you for a safe and satisfying birthing experience
• Offer guidance about health and nutrition, as well as newborn and postnatal care
• Provide care that is physically and emotionally supportive
• Involve family and friends as you wish
• Allow you and your family to include elements of your own cultures and traditions in your pregnancy and delivery
• Encourage you to make decisions about pain medication and labor positions