The term ‘midwife’ means ‘with woman.’ Certified
nurse midwife care is available at Mile Bluff for women at all stages
of life. As advanced practice nurses, midwives can do all of the things
an OB/GYN or family medicine provider can do for low-risk pregnancies.
Whether it is working with a teenage girl during puberty, helping a college-aged
student through her first gynecologic exam, or assisting a first-time
mother through pregnancy, midwives are focused on supporting and empowering
women as they make healthcare choices.
Midwife services include:
primary care for women
pregnancy care and delivery
postpartum care
annual gynecologic exams
birth control/contraception management
infertility issues and concerns
gynecologic care (UTIs, STIs)
menopause management
lactation and breastfeeding support
more
Highly Educated & Trained
Certified nurse midwives are registered nurses with graduate education
in midwifery. They have graduated from an accredited nurse midwifery education
program and passed a national certification exam. Midwives provide general
healthcare throughout a woman’s lifespan, and are able to prescribe
medication and treatments for patients.
The Special Midwife Connection
With a mission to empower women in healthcare decisions and to a provide
a safe space for care, midwives bring a unique sense of compassion, mutual
respect and companionship to pregnancy and the overall women's health
experience. The addition of midwifery allows Mile Bluff to further enhance
the pregnancy care program and women’s health services that the
family medicine and gynecology team has already established.
Midwives & Childbirth
From preconception to delivery and postpartum care, certified nurse midwives
at Mile Bluff follow low-risk patients throughout pregnancy. Prenatal
care is provided in the clinic setting and when its time to deliver, midwives
help mothers through labor in Mile Bluff's
birthing center in Mauston.
Using a ‘high-touch, low-intervention’ approach, midwives support
expecting mothers through labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Following
personalized plans, midwives make every attempt to abide by patients’
wishes throughout the birthing process, as long as the health and safety
of the mother and baby are preserved. Midwives are well versed in using
natural pain relief techniques, and will support mothers if they want
to use an epidural or other pain management options.
Midwives provide care for low-risk pregnancies. If a problem should arise
during labor, a midwife can immediately access a partnering obstetrician.
Depending on the circumstances she may simply consult with the doctor
and proceed. If intervention such as a c-section is needed, the midwife
will stay with her patient as the doctor performs the delivery.
After delivery, the midwife attends to the new mother's medical and emotional
needs and helps the new family adjust to baby.
To make an appointment with a certified nurse midwife for primary care,
pregnancy care, or lactation support, call Mile Bluff Clinic at
608-847-5000 or New Lisbon Family Medical Center at
608-562-3111.
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