Our
Philosophy
Pregnancy and childbirth are normal events which, in most cases, occur
with little intervention. Our practice is unique because we support and
nurture you and use minimal intervention during normal childbirth. We
continuously monitor you for deviations from normal and intervene when
necessary. Education ,emotional support, and continuity of care are essential
elements in achieving a safe and satisfying childbirth experience. We
provide information and expert advice that allow you to make informed
decisions about your care. We support and nurture you and encourage your
participation.
Our Clients
Our clients are healthy women from adolescence thru menopause. Not only
will we care for you during pregnancy can have an appointment for gyn
care, annual exams, family planning, and preconception counseling.
Prenatal Care with the Nurse Midwives
Throughout your pregnancy you will have appointments with each of the
nurse midwives. At the first appointment, the process of prenatal care
and birth will be discussed. All of your questions will be addressed.
The follow up visits will consist of monitoring the growth of your baby,
checking the baby’s heart beat, and assessing your pregnancy for
possible complications. This will also include some routine lab work.
At each visit there will be adequate time to answer your questions and
provide education about your pregnancy and childbirth. We feel that it
is important to develop both a professional and personal relationship
with you.
The Birth
We attend births at St Luke's Episcopal Hospital and at The Methodist
Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. When it is time for the birth, the
on call nurse midwife will be with you in the hospital to provide support
during your labor. Whether it is a medication free birth that you desire
or a medicated birth, the nurse midwife will guide and coach you and your
family while monitoring the health of you and your baby. We encourage
you to be active during labor which helps the birth to progress naturally.
Activities in labor may include, walking, sitting on the birthing ball,
bathing, and the use of different positions. We enjoy the participation
of family and significant others during labor and birth. When the baby
arrives, they are given to you immediately for skin on skin contact. After
the birth, we will help you with breastfeeding within the first hour.
Collaboration with our Physicians
The Women's Specialists of Houston consists of seven ob/gyn doctors and
four nurse midwives. The nurse midwives and doctors work together to provide
the best care for our clients. Together we develop a care plans for normal
and complicated pregnancies. If ncessary, we will consult or comanage
your care with one of our physicians. In some cases a woman may need to
transfer to a physicians care. The nurse midwives assist the physicians
in gyn surgeries and cesarean sections.
To schedule an appointment with an ob/gyn or midwife,
contact:The
Women's Specialists of Houston - Nurse Midwives
St. Lukes Medical Tower / Texas Medical Center
6626 Fannin St., Suite 1800
Houston, Texas 77030
Phone: 713-797-1144
Fax: 713-790-0739
Email: The Women's Specialists
Website: www.womenspecialists.com