The Center for Women's Health at Evergreen is very proud to announce the 4000 birth for our midwives. On September 22, 2009 a little boy earned himself a permanent place in the annals of our midwive's history! This is particularly apropos as we will be celebrating National Midwifery Week from October 5th through the 9th.
The American College of Nurse–Midwives defines midwifery as “a profession born of a woman’s vision, nurtures in an understanding of women’s developmental phases, and committed to assuring women in all populations that it is their birthright to be part of this unique care.” Midwives offer not only pregnancy and child birth care, but a wide range of services meeting the needs of well women. Family planning, gynecological care, and collaborative care with their physician partners round out the services of these amazing providers.
The Center is lucky to have five excellent certified nurse midwives on staff. Michele, Janice, Sharon, Sachiko and Shana offer a unique blend of services to their patients. They are providers of health care, educators, advocates for women and so much more.
We at the Center for Women's Health at Evergreen congratulate them on their many accomplishments and ask that you help us recognize their efforts on behalf of women during National Midwifery Week. If you have a story to tell regarding your experiences with our midwives, drop us a line or send an email to snordmark@womenshealthcare.org.
You can learn more about midwives at www.midwife.org.