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Midwives - Des Moines, IA

We found 37 midwives in Des Moines, IA. See refinement options below.

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Ms. Talisyn Jessica Flagg, CNM

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Women's Health, Midwifery

2304 University, Des Moines, IA 50311

515-280-7000
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Autumn Brittany Schmoker, ARNP, CNM

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Women's Health, Midwifery

3714 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50312

515-309-6011

Ms. Autumn Schmoker is a midwifery and women's health specialist in Marshalltown, IA and Des Moines, IA.
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Josie Michelle Rutherford, CNM, ARNP

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Women's Health, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Midwifery

3714 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50312

515-309-6011

Ms. Josie Rutherford practices midwifery, women's health, and obstetrics in Des Moines, IA and Grinnell, IA.
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Sea A. Fey, MSN, CNM

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Women's Health, Midwifery

1440 Pleasant, Des Moines, IA 50314

515-309-6011

Ms. Sea Fey's specialties are midwifery and women's health. She practices in Des Moines, IA.
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Khara J. Keegan, BSN, CNM, ARNP

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Women's Health, Midwifery

3714 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50312

515-309-6011

Ms. Khara Keegan practices midwifery and women's health in Des Moines, IA.
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Kayla Jolene Lawrance, CNM, ARNP, DNP

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Women's Health, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Midwifery

3714 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50312

515-309-6011

Ms. Kayla Lawrance specializes in midwifery, women's health, and obstetrics and practices in Des Moines, IA.
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Ms. Susan April Hernandez, MSN, NP, CNM

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Women's Health, Midwifery

1440 Pleasant, Des Moines, IA 50314

515-309-6011

Ms. Susan Hernandez is a midwifery and women's health specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Sarah Bradbury, DNP, ARNPCNM, ARNP

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Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midwifery

1801 Hickman, Des Moines, IA 50314

sexual health issues, reproductive health, women's health issues
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Dr. Sarah Bradbury is a midwifery and obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Kassandra Reil, BSN, CNM

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Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midwifery

3714 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50312

515-309-6014

Ms. Kassandra Reil works as a midwifery and obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Autum Jean Larsen, CNM, ARNP

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Obstetrics & Gynecology, Women's Health, Midwifery

3714 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA 50312

515-309-6011

Ms. Autum Larsen's areas of specialization are midwifery, women's health, and obstetrics & gynecology; she sees patients in Des Moines, IA and Waterloo, IA.
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Ms. Sharon Debora Squibb, CNM

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Midwifery

330 Laurel Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

515-643-6869

Ms. Sharon Squibb specializes in midwifery and practices in Des Moines, IA.
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Lori A. Steinmann, ARNP

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Midwifery

330 Laurel Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

515-643-6869

Ms. Lori Steinmann is a midwifery specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Emily L. Flahive, DNP, CNM

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Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midwifery

330 Laurel Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

515-643-6869

Ms. Emily Flahive specializes in midwifery and obstetrics & gynecology and practices in Des Moines, IA and Dubuque, IA.
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Kari Ward, CNM, ARNP, DNP

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Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midwifery

1801 Hickman, Des Moines, IA 50314

breastfeeding issues

Ms. Kari Ward works as a midwifery and obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Emily De Penning, ARNP, CNM

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Obstetrics & Gynecology, Midwifery

1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314

515-282-2340

menopause, global health

Ms. Emily De Penning is a midwifery and obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Ms. Dana Lynne Ericson, CNM

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Midwifery

1250 39th, Des Moines, IA 50311

515-279-3320

Ms. Dana Ericson works as a midwifery specialist in Des Moines, IA.

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What is Midwifery?

Midwifery is a practice that provides a broad range of reproductive, sexual, and primary care services. While historically the term midwife has referred to a woman who assisted during pregnancies and childbirth, midwives today offer gynecological, preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care, as well as care for newborn infants. In 2012, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) acknowledged midwives can also provide services for gender non-conforming and transgender individuals. Midwives may undergo medical training and licensing to become certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) or certified midwives. In 2019, about 1 in 10 of US births were attended by a CNM or certified midwife. Midwives may provide care in a hospital, private birth center, or in-home setting. Frequent midwifery treatments and services include, but are not limited to:

Family planning and contraception
Labor and delivery, including monitoring labor progress and aiding throughout the delivery process
Postpartum services
Education, such as classes or seminars for expectant mothers on lactation (breastfeeding)
Gynecologic exams and infection treatment
Menopausal and premenopausal treatment
Newborn infant care

While certified nurse midwives may attend deliveries within a hospital team and setting, other midwives typically operate apart from doctors. If a pregnant individual expects delivery complications, it is advised they receive treatment from a doctor, or only visit a midwife as supplementary care to clinical services. Midwives may collaborate with obstetricians, gynecologists, neonatal specialists and nurses, perinatologists, physical therapists, nurses, and dietitians.