What is a certified nurse-midwife (CNM)?

A CNM is a registered nurse (RN) with a master’s degree in midwifery or nursing. CNMs are legal in every state, are nationally board-certified, and licensed providers. They have the ability to prescribe medications, order labs and tests, and diagnose. Their focus is on normal - for more complicated situations, they may work collaboratively with a doctor. Midwives provide full-scope healthcare from puberty through menopause. This includes annual exams, contraception, infections, STI screening, menopause, as well as care during pregnancy, labor and birth (catching babies!), and postpartum. The midwifery model of care supports your body’s natural processes and provides intervention only when indicated. Bodily autonomy, shared decision-making, and client-centered care are prioritized.

Can I see you for my prenatal care? Can you attend my birth?

Unfortunately, no. While I love caring for people during pregnancy and adore attending births, my current role at Flourish is limited to educational services ONLY. My classes, sessions, and pregnancy concierge services do not provide medical/midwifery advice and they do not take the place of regular care with your provider.

How does payment work?

I accept all major credit cards for payment. Payment is due in full prior to services being rendered.

Are there plans to expand your services?

Yes! Plans are in the works to start offering virtual GYN problem visits for those living in Ohio and Colorado. This would include things like birth control counseling and prescriptions, UTIs, vaginal infections, perimenopause or menopause.

I am also hoping to offer in-home intrauterine insemination services (IUI), along with fertility awareness teaching, for people in the Columbus, OH area. These services will be open to anyone but I believe will be particularly useful for queer, trans, and solo people who are interested in building their families. They often find themselves seeing infertility specialists, but don’t necessarily have any fertility issues. They may just be lacking sperm. A lower level of intervention and the midwifery model of care may be absolutely appropriate for these folx!