The
Midwifery Program at Stony Brook For generations,
midwives have cared for women during pregnancy, childbirth and the
early post-partum period. Their holistic focus recognizes the needs of women
and those important to them. Certified Nurse-Midwives are faculty of the
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine. They care
for patients,educate other health care professionals and work together with
physicians as valued members of the health care team.The philosophy of the midwives
at University Hospital and Medical Center is that there are natural rhythms within
a woman's life, which include sexuality, pregnancy, childbearing and menopause. Each
is an important event within the life of a women and her family.We spend time
with women...listening and learning fromthem in the process of educating women
wabout their healthchoices.
For more
information about Stony Brook's Midwivery practice, click on the left arrow to
visit www.nymidwives.com
