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Midwife Services

When your pregnancy is low-risk, consider choosing a certified nurse-midwife for a personalized pregnancy and childbirth experience. CNMs are also trained to provide the full lifespan of gynecological care, from family planning through menopause.

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Low-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth Support

At some Sutter hospitals, you have the option to choose a certified nurse-midwife. Certified nurse-midwives attend births and provide comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care. They also provide basic well-woman and family planning care at some sites.

Certified nurse-midwives have completed both nursing school and an advanced training graduate degree in low-risk pregnancy and childbirth care. They are committed to helping you have the traditional or alternative pregnancy, birth and healthcare experiences you want while prioritizing the health and safety of you and your baby.

They also maintain a close, positive working relationship with obstetrics colleagues to provide comprehensive and individualized care. Should a problem develop during childbirth, the nurse-midwife can seamlessly bring in your doctor at any point.

Midwives: Your Pregnancy Partner

In addition to supporting you throughout your pregnancy, a certified nurse-midwife is also licensed to provide:

  • Primary care, including medication prescriptions.
  • Annual gynecologic health maintenance exams.
  • All types of birth control.
  • Advice on fertility, menopause or any other nonurgent gynecological concerns.

Certified nurse-midwives adhere to the rigorous Philosophy of Care and the Hallmarks of Midwifery standards set by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

Several sites in the Sutter Health network offer robust midwifery programs that offer care for women before, during and after pregnancy:

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
  • CPMC Mission Bernal Women’s Clinic
  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation (Fremont and Santa Cruz)
  • Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
  • Sutter Davis Hospital
  • Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, Santa Cruz
  • Sutter Medical Foundation (Davis and Yuba City)
  • Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation

For high risk pregnancies, midwives collaborate with and refer to physician colleagues as appropriate, depending on your unique needs. Learn more about our high-risk pregnancy services.

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Maternal and infant health research seeks to improve the process of reproduction by examining ways to improve the rates of a full-term pregnancy without unnecessary interventions, the delivery of a healthy baby, and a healthy postpartum period in a positive environment that supports the physical and emotional needs of the mother, baby and family.

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Provider Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Shan-Yu Hoekman, CNM

Shan-Yu Hoekman, CNM

  • Nurse Midwife

Lindy Johnson, CNM

Lindy Johnson, CNM

  • Nurse Midwife

Dorothea Zacharias, CNM

Dorothea Zacharias, CNM

  • Nurse Midwife

Elizabeth Lewis, CNM

Elizabeth Lewis, CNM

  • Nurse Midwife

Kimberly Cirella, CNM, N.P., R.N.

Kimberly Cirella, CNM, N.P., R.N.

  • Nurse Midwife

Jillian K. Cauley, CNM

Jillian K. Cauley, CNM

  • Nurse Midwife

Christine R. Borden, CNM

Christine R. Borden, CNM

  • Nurse Midwife

Dominika M. Dymarczyk, CNM

Dominika M. Dymarczyk, CNM

  • Nurse Midwife

Kayla Cushner, CNM

Kayla Cushner, CNM

  • Nurse Midwife

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