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For the latest COVID-19 information, visit vcuhealth.org/covid-19 or Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for pediatrics. For vaccine details, visit vcuhealth.org/covidvaccine.
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Moms-to-be who seek a relaxed approach to prenatal care and birth, as well as limited medical interventions, often choose midwife care. As Certified Nurse-Midwives, we support the natural birthing process, while maintaining a collaborative relationship with our physician colleagues should complications arise.
Throughout your pregnancy, we recommend the following standard tests:
We also offer ultrasounds and genetic screening upon request.
We strive to make labor and delivery a soothing and beautiful experience for you and your baby. It starts in the Labor & Delivery Suite, where we create a calm environment through low lighting, peaceful music, aromatherapy and massage.
We’re by your side throughout labor, encouraging you to:
We will also:
We want you to have the labor and birth experience you hope for - and we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. But for the health and safety of you and your baby, we may recommend medical intervention if we observe the following:
If a complication arises during mom’s labor and we feel that a medical intervention is necessary, rest assured that this recommendation is based on a wealth of experience with normal birth. We feel very fortunate to have our VCU Health obstetricians standing by, should we need their assistance.