Midwifery

What's a Nurse Midwife?

Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) are health care providers educated in nursing and midwifery. Your OMC nurse midwife holds a license to practice in the state of Minnesota and takes part in continuing education to stay up-to-date and provide the best possible care.

Midwifery Services

Midwives specialize in giving support and routine health care to young girls and adult women. You can see a CNM for:

• Birth control and family planning
• Care during pregnancy and birth
• Health counseling and education
• Menopause care
• Treatment for common infections, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), that affect a woman's reproductive system
• Yearly check-ups

Care During Your Pregnancy & Birth

Get hands-on care from the start of your pregnancy through birth from the expert OMC Midwives. Your midwife will provide you with:

• Care coordination with other OMC providers
• Education about pain management options for labor and delivery
• Prenatal education to eat a nutritious diet and be active

High-Risk Pregnancy Support

If you have a high-risk pregnancy or problems during labor, your midwife will work with a doctor to protect your health safety.

Ask the Midwives:
(Allison Welle, DNP, APRN, CNM and AnneMarie Schwanke, APRN, CNM)