助产护士：支持妇女 During Pregnancy 和 Beyond

You’ve just found out that you are pregnant! Between the excitement of learning you are expecting 和 sharing the news with loved ones, you quickly become overwhelmed with questions. 谁将为你提供产前护理? 谁来接生你的孩子? Will it be an obstetrician/gynecologist, nurse-midwife or both?

选择权在你.

Midwife的意思是和女人在一起,’ 和 the term typically is thought to refer to the midwives who traditionally attend home births. Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), however, typically attend births in a hospital setting. This allows for close collaboration with obstetricians/gynecologists so that women who may be of higher risk or have complications during their 怀孕 are able to be under the care 和 supervision of a physician while still having the support of a nurse-midwife.

cnm是国家认证的, state-licensed advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in providing practical, h和s-on obstetric assistance 和 guidance. They are credentialed to work with physicians in Louisiana to provide gynecological care to women of all ages, 以及孕期的产科护理, 分娩和产后时期.

根据 美国护士助产士学院, there are many benefits to having a midwife assist in your prenatal care, including:

• 降低剖宫产的风险
• 减少引产的机会
• 减少区域麻醉的使用
• 降低婴儿死亡率
• 降低早产（早产）的风险
• 会阴泪减少.

教育, preparation 和 support in helping women stay well, achieve healthy pregnancies 和 have safe birth experiences are core elements of a nurse-midwife’s care philosophy.

At 木兰产科 & 妇科, we are excited to offer expectant moms the option of having a midwife to assist in their 怀孕 和 childbirth journeys. 认证护理助产士 詹妮弗·圣文德 和 艾米林 have joined the practice which also includes Drs. Jaime爱德华兹, 金伯利Guillory 和 4月S和ifer 和 Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners 黛安·拉尔 和 朱莉·桑坦吉洛·庞德.

教育, preparation 和 support in helping women stay well, achieve healthy pregnancies 和 have safe birth experiences are core elements of a nurse-midwife’s care philosophy.

“教育, supporting 和 forming a trusting relationship with my patients during their pregnancies is my goal as a provider,Linn断言. “It’s difficult to put into words the joy I feel when a patient can have her baby the way she desires 和 has prepared for throughout 怀孕.”

博纳旺蒂尔完全同意.

“作为一名合格的助产士, I work hard to make sure my patients get the care they need 和 deserve at any stage of life,博纳旺蒂尔肯定地说. “I especially love to work with women toward achieving healthy pregnancies 和 ideal birth experiences. Taking time to build relationships with my patients 和 anticipating their needs before they arise define my approach to patient care.”

No matter what type of health care provider you choose, it is important to get proper prenatal care so that you can deliver a healthy baby. You will need routine check-ups throughout your 怀孕 until your baby is born, 甚至在那之后, so be sure to schedule a visit with a doctor or nurse-midwife as soon as you find out you’re pregnant or think you may be. Follow your health care provider’s recommendations. They are all important in helping you have a happy, healthy birth experience.

为怀孕做准备?

如果你想要个孩子, consider scheduling a preconception visit with your health care provider. These visits are the time to have a conversation about preparing your body for 怀孕 和 should be scheduled about three months prior to conceiving.

您的医疗保健提供者将：

• 回顾一下你的健康史
• 讨论怀孕的各个方面
• recommend any steps you may take to help you achieve your best health before you become pregnant.

Caring for your body before conceiving a baby helps to increase the likelihood of a happy 和 healthy 怀孕.

To schedule an appointment with the providers of 木兰产科 & 妇科, 点击这里 或打电话 (985) 214-0809.