When it comes to giving birth, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. A midwife is an incredible resource for women who prefer a more hands-off, minimal-intervention approach to childbirth. They can help you determine your birth goals and plans, monitor you and your baby throughout a low-risk pregnancy, and provide professional, highly-trained support as you welcome them into the world. But a midwife’s role doesn’t end with childbirth and postpartum care; many still offer well-women’s healthcare and other holistic services. The women at the Center for Midwifery in Dulles, Virginia are no exception. If you’re considering using a midwife for an upcoming or current pregnancy in the greater DC area, consider this beautiful practice.
About the Center for Midwifery
Center for Midwifery and Women’s Health (CMWH) is home to a team of six compassionate medical caregivers with nearly 100 years of combined experience. Their team comprises:
- A board-certified OB/GYN,
- Three Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs),
- A Certified Physician Assistant, and
- A Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Together, these women can provide comprehensive healthcare to women of all ages through collaborative practice and shared knowledge.
CMWH’s office is clean and inviting, representing the care they provide. They offer:
- 24/7 bedside midwifery care,
- Annual well-woman exams,
- Contraception management,
- GYN problem visits and surgical services,
- Optimized hormone replacement and
- Adolescent gynecological care.
They also bring an ARDMS-certified ultrasound tech to offer in-house ultrasound services conveniently.
Services
When you choose to use the Center for Midwifery for your pregnancy and birth experience, you’ll labor and deliver at Stone Springs Hospital Center. Their maternity unit has been designed with comfort in mind. The serene environment helps to minimize distractions throughout childbirth. As a full-service hospital, they have everything you could need should any complications arise during childbirth, including nearby operating rooms for emergency C-sections.
Of course, in addition to more standard hospital delivery offerings, Stone Springs Hospital Center provides a comfortable space for low-intervention births assisted by midwives. You can use their spacious maternity suites while laboring at your own pace with a skilled Center for Midwifery midwife.
Specialty
Another advantage of the Center for Midwifery’s partnership with Stone Springs Hospital Center is the ability to take advantage of the hospital’s childbirth and parenting classes. Equipping yourself with knowledge in anticipation of your baby’s arrival is one of the best ways to prepare for your little one’s arrival. They offer classes on breastfeeding, childbirth, postpartum health and wellness, baby basics, and more. They even offer a class for soon-to-be-siblings to help them prepare for a new addition!
Most of their classes are offered in person, which is a great way to build community and find a place to ask your questions safely. However, if virtual classes are more your thing, they have online offerings, too!
Center for Midwifery
Virginia’s Center for Midwifery and Women’s Health is an excellent resource for women in every walk of life. If you’re considering a more natural, low-intervention approach to your unique birth experience, consider their practice for the support and care you’ll need throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond!
If you’re currently making your birth plan, don’t forget to plan some pictures! I’m a NOVA photographer, and I positively love working with families to make sure they have gorgeous memories of this time. I know from experience that the newborn months can feel a bit like a haze. I create relaxing photo sessions so you can have beautiful portraits of this time without all the stress. If you’ve been considering booking a session for your little one, let’s connect so you can decide if we’ll be a good match!
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