Midwives

Certified nurse midwives emphasize a “low-tech, high touch” approach and treat your baby’s birth as a natural event. Midwives focus on individualized care and are particularly sensitive to the physical, emotional and social well-being of the mother and her extended family throughout the birthing process.

Vision
Our midwive's vision is to provide comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic health care to women throughout the lifespan. They also provide consultation and referral services of the highest quality. In addition, the midwives at MetroSouth Medical Center empower women to become avid health consumers and healthy decision makers, responsible for their well-being through adequate health knowledge and building personal positive relationships. 

Mission
MetroSouth midwives’ mission is to improve health and birth outcomes for the unique needs of women and their families. This is accomplished by providing high quality primary and secondary healthcare. Their aim is to protect, preserve and promote the health and well-being while reducing health disparities seen in varied socio-economic communities. They provide prevention strategies, health promotion, support services in a comprehensive practice just for women. Additionally, the midwives strive to enable community leaders, peers and resources to work together to address the concerns of its members and to promote self-sufficiency to reach optimal well-being. They are committed to serving women in all life cycles, and address the unmet health education needs of the community.

Philosophy
The midwives at MetroSouth Medical Center have a philosophy that is built upon the belief that the care and enhancement of a human being involves the consideration of the complete mind, body and spirit. Every woman is a unique individual and should be treated with respect and sensitivity. They believe that it is their responsibility to share clinical expertise, professional judgment and life experiences with all that are met along the way. One way to change how healthcare is viewed, accessed and received begins with the education and care of women. The final goal is to improve the health of women and their families everywhere, working in partnership with them, the community, and the healthcare system.

What is a Midwife?
A midwife is a registered nurse (R.N.) that has been specially trained to care for women in pregnancy, through the labor and delivery process and the rest of a woman's life. Midwives aim to educate you about your body so you can make the best choices for you and your baby’s life. As long as your pregnancy is simple, a midwife can take care of you. If complications happen during your pregnancy, midwives work with doctors to provide the best care possible. All midwives at MetroSouth Medical Center are board certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives and have a Master Degree in Nursing.

The team of midwives available at MetroSouth Medical Center, include:
Ilia Smith, NM
Jane Sutkowski, MS, APN, CNM
Alicia Key, MS, APN, CNM
Miriam Gellespie, MS, APN, CNM 
 
To schedule an appointment with a MetroSouth Medical Center midwife, call 708-489-7925.