Women4Women OBGYN is proud to offer Nurse-Midwifery Services.Our team of caring and compassionate CNM providers include Diana Dowdy, Megan Chandler, and Samantha Wall.
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are licensed independent primary health care providers that provide traditional care for mothers and infants. CNMs monitor the physical, psychological and social well-being of the mother throughout their pregnancy and deliver individualized education, counseling and prenatal care. Certified Nurse Mid-wives provide expert care during labor and delivery, as well as postpartum support.
What is a midwife and what kind of education, training and licensure do midwives receive?
A Nurse-Midwife is trained and licensed in nursing and midwifery. Nurse-midwifery education will take at least 8 years (4 years for bachelor’s degree, one year nursing experience and three years in a nurse midwifery program). A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) with a specialized degree in nurse midwifery.
What are the hours of the midwife?
Monday-Thursday, 8 am—5 pm
Does the midwife provide only pregnancy care?
No, our Certified Nurse-Midwife provides annual gynecological exams, family planning and reproductive education and management.
Where does your midwife deliver?
Our Certified Nurse-Midwife is the only Certified Nurse-Midwife in Northern Alabama practicing in the Huntsville area. She will be delivering at the Huntsville Hospital.
Will my insurance cover my midwifery care?
Midwifery care is covered by most insurance plans. However, we ask that you call to verify your benefits.
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