Midwifery Obstetrical Care

Many patients are interested in our Midwife Department. For that reason, we have expanded this practice to support the increasing demand.

Specialized training. Experienced labor and delivery nursing backgrounds. The compassionate, loving care you’d expect from a mother. Together, Certified Nurse Midwives, Jamie Brumley, Margaret Marsden, and Sharon Varner deliver more than babies at Catawba Women’s Center. They’ve experienced pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood – and the excitement, questions, and uncertainties you might, too. At Catawba Women’s Center, our board-certified midwives work side-by-side with our entire team of professionals, supported and supervised by six Ob/Gyn physicians and delivering the care you expect and deserve. Together, we care for your physical and emotional needs throughout pregnancy. Stay by your side during labor and delivery. And support and coach you, every step along the way. Next to a mother’s love, you won’t find better care than Catawba Women’s Center.

You may be wondering: “What is a Midwife?”

The word midwife has been used for centuries to describe a caregiver who is "with women" at birth. Today, the word indicates a philosophy of care that focuses on the specific needs of women, offers a variety of options, and promotes a natural labor/childbirth experience; the individuals who hold the title of Certified Nurse Midwife are highly educated professionals, licensed by the State of North Carolina and Certified by the American College of Nurse Midwifery. They work collaboratively with physicians to deliver a nurturing and supported labor experience. For more information about Nurse-Midwives, please see the web site for the American College of Nurse-Midwives .

If you would like to learn more about our Midwife Service, please contact our office at (828) 322-4140.

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