Midwifery Care

The University of Kansas Health System is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. As part of this commitment, we offer everything from advanced academic medicine to midwifery care in Kansas City. From natural births to primary care services, our certified nurse midwives deliver down-to-earth care focused on your needs.

We are proud to be an international leader in women’s health and patient safety. When you choose The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City for midwifery services, you are choosing the safest place for women’s healthcare.

Midwifery is ideal for women who want a more natural approach to childbirth, as well as an intimate patient/provider experience. Our certified nurse midwives empower you to have the birth of your choice while supporting you physically and emotionally.

Because we are part of an academic medical center, our certified nurse midwives are supported by a team of board-certified obstetric physicians. This means you have immediate access to several qualified doctors in the event of an emergency.

We offer comprehensive midwifery care for women in the Kansas City area, including:

• Prenatal care/labor and delivery
• Postpartum care
• Women’s health services
• Primary care

For a complete list of midwifery services available, please visit our midwifery FAQ page.

Our certified nurse midwives are trained to care for women before, during and after childbirth. Because they have been trained in both clinical nursing and midwifery, they are able to provide many of the same services you would expect from a primary care doctor, but with the patient-led approach you’d expect from a midwife.

Your certified nurse midwife can provide the following:

Postpartum care

• Breastfeeding guidance and support
• Physical assessment of healing after birth
• Screening for postpartum mood disorders
• Emotional support through your transition to parenting
• Referrals for additional community resources as needed

Women’s health

• Well-woman exams
• Contraception management
• STD testing
• Breast exams
• Family planning
• Fertility counseling
• Counseling for abnormal pap smears

Primary care

• Physicals
• Immunizations
• Prescriptions
• Urinary tract infection testing and treatment