Certified Nurse-Midwife Care in Englewood, CO
The board-certified nurse-midwives at Cherry Hills Midwifery, Obstetrics, & Gynecology have helped deliver thousands of babies and are among the most trusted midwives in the Denver area. Our midwives offer personalized, low-intervention care for pregnancy, birth, and every stage of a woman’s life, with the full support of our OB/GYN physicians whenever you need it.
Request an AppointmentWhat Is a Certified Nurse-Midwife?
Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are advanced practice registered nurses with graduate-level education in midwifery and women’s health. They specialize in individualized care for pregnant women and provide education and emotional support throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.
Nurse-midwives most commonly work in hospitals and collaborate with physicians for high-risk pregnancy care. They also care for women of all ages outside of pregnancy, providing well woman care, contraception, menopause care, and treatment of common gynecologic problems. Nurse-midwives can diagnose and treat medical conditions, prescribe medication, deliver babies, and assist with cesarean births.
The Midwifery Approach to Pregnancy and Birth
Midwifery care centers on the belief that pregnancy and birth are normal, healthy life events. Our midwives take time to get to know you, answer your questions, and respect your preferences for labor and delivery. That may mean:
- Longer, conversational prenatal visits focused on education and shared decision-making
- Support for natural, unmedicated birth if that is your goal
- Freedom of movement in labor and options like hydrotherapy and birth balls
- Access to epidurals and IV pain medication whenever you want them
- Guidance on breastfeeding, recovery, and adjusting to life with a newborn
Because our midwives practice alongside our obstetrics physicians, you enjoy the personal attention of midwifery care with physician expertise immediately available if complications arise.
Will I See a Midwife at My Prenatal Appointments?
Prenatal appointments are generally with our nurse-midwives, but you may also see our nurse practitioners or physicians. This team approach helps you get to know the providers who may be with you at your birth. Learn more about prenatal visits, ultrasounds, and fetal monitoring on our maternity care page.
Can I Still See a Midwife If I Plan a Cesarean Birth?
Absolutely. Nurse-midwives are well qualified to care for women planning a cesarean birth and can assist the physician in the operating room, so you keep the continuity of care you have built throughout your pregnancy.
Can I Get Pain Medicine in Labor If I See a Midwife?
Yes. Our providers deliver at Swedish Medical Center, whose labor and delivery unit offers hydrotherapy (water labor), birth balls, IV pain medications, and labor epidurals. You are also welcome to hire a doula for additional labor support. Visit our patient education page for a virtual tour of the hospital.
To learn more about midwifery care or meet our midwives, visit our Meet the Providers page or call (303) 788-0808.
Midwifery Care FAQs
Is a midwife a good choice for my first pregnancy?
Yes. Midwives are well suited to care for first-time mothers with healthy pregnancies, offering extra time for education and support.
Where do your midwives deliver babies?
Our midwives deliver at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, with full hospital resources available.
What happens if my pregnancy becomes high risk?
Our midwives collaborate closely with our OB/GYN physicians. If complications arise, a physician joins your care so you can stay within our practice.
Can midwives prescribe medication?
Yes. Certified nurse-midwives can diagnose and treat conditions and prescribe medications, including contraception and prenatal medications.
Do midwives provide care outside of pregnancy?
Yes. Our midwives offer well woman exams, Pap smears, contraception, and menopause care.
Can I have an epidural if I choose a midwife?
Yes. Epidurals and IV pain medication are available at Swedish Medical Center for any patient who wants them.
Can I hire a doula?
Yes. You are welcome to bring a doula for additional emotional and physical support during labor.