Personalized midwifery care in San Antonio
At Methodist Physicians, our Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) provide personalized midwifery care throughout pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Whether you're looking for a midwife for prenatal care, labor and delivery or ongoing women's healthcare, our collaborative team works alongside OB/GYN physicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based attention that supports your preferences and your health.
Our CNMs deliver at Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, both Level IV Maternal Care facilities with Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), giving you and your baby access to specialized care should unexpected complications arise.
Pregnancy conditions we care for
Our collaborative team of certified nurse-midwives and OB/GYN physicians provide care for routine pregnancies as well as many higher-risk maternal conditions, including:
- Gestational diabetes
- Hypertension during pregnancy
- Maternal cardiac and medical conditions
- Multiple gestation pregnancies
- Placental abnormalities
- Obstetric hemorrhage
- Preeclampsia
- Premature rupture of membranes
- Preterm labor
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Other pregnancy complications requiring collaborative care
Midwifery services in San Antonio
Our certified nurse-midwives are advanced practice registered nurses with specialized education in women's health, pregnancy and childbirth. They provide comprehensive care before, during and after pregnancy while partnering closely with obstetricians whenever additional expertise is needed.
Whether you're planning your first pregnancy or growing your family, our goal is to provide trusted care that respects your preferences and supports informed decision-making throughout your pregnancy journey.
Prenatal care from a certified nurse-midwife
Your midwife will partner with you throughout pregnancy by providing education, routine prenatal care and ongoing support as your baby grows. Every visit is an opportunity to discuss your questions, monitor your health and prepare for labor and delivery.
Prenatal services include:
- Birth plan development
- Family planning and preconception counseling
- Nutrition, exercise and pregnancy wellness guidance
- Pelvic ultrasound evaluations
- Prenatal examinations
- Prenatal laboratory testing
- Routine pregnancy monitoring
- Referrals to obstetric specialists when appropriate
Labor, delivery and postpartum care with a midwife
Our certified nurse-midwives support you throughout labor and birth while collaborating closely with OB/GYN physicians to provide seamless care if your medical needs change.
Services include:
- Labor support
- Vaginal delivery
- Assistance with cesarean births when needed
- Immediate postpartum care
- Breastfeeding support and education
- Postpartum recovery visits
- Emotional wellness support after childbirth
Delivering at Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Metropolitan also means you have access to advanced maternal care, neonatal specialists and Level IV NICU services should your baby require specialized treatment after birth.
Women's health services
Midwifery care extends well beyond pregnancy. Our certified nurse-midwives also provide preventive and gynecologic care for women throughout every stage of life.
Services include:
- Annual well-woman exams
- Breast exams
- Contraceptive counseling
- Endometriosis evaluation
- HPV and abnormal Pap smear management
- IUD insertion and removal
- Menopause and perimenopause care
- Ovarian cyst evaluation
- Pelvic pain evaluation
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) treatment
- Pelvic organ prolapse evaluation
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) management
- Preconception counseling
- STI testing and treatment
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) evaluation
- Vaginal infection treatment
When surgical care or additional specialty services are needed, your midwife works directly with Methodist Physicians OB/GYNs to coordinate the next steps in your care.
Why choose a Methodist Physicians midwife?
Our Certified Nurse-Midwives combine personalized, relationship-based care with the reassurance of delivering at Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, both Level IV Maternal Care facilities with Level IV NICUs. You'll receive the individualized attention of a midwife while having immediate access to OB/GYN physicians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and advanced neonatal care if your pregnancy or delivery requires additional support.
