A Team Approach to Care: How Midwives Support Women Through Every Stage of Life
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Midwives at St. Elizabeth provide care for women at every stage of life, from the adolescence stage into menopause. Through a unified midwifery practice, patients benefit from education and support that evolves with their health needs.
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A Team Approach to Care: How Midwives Support Women Through Every Stage of Life
Midwives are often associated with only pregnancy and childbirth, but their role in women’s health extends far beyond the delivery room. At St. Elizabeth Physicians, certified nurse midwives provide comprehensive, patient centered care for women at every stage of life, from adolescence through menopause and beyond.
By practicing together under one unified midwifery practice based in Crestview Hills, St. Elizabeth Physicians midwives are able to collaborate more closely, deliver consistent care and support women throughout their health journey. While the practice is now unified in Crestview Hills, Amanda Parker, APRN, CNM, DNP, will continue seeing patients in Indiana while remaining an integral part of the midwifery team.
Comprehensive Care Before, During and Beyond Pregnancy
Midwives at St. Elizabeth support patients across a wide range of women’s health needs. In addition to caring for patients throughout pregnancy and birth, midwives provide gynecologic care and ongoing support for women at all stages of life.
This continuum of care allows patients to build long-term relationships with their providers, creating a foundation of trust, communication and personalized care that evolves with their needs.
Education and Support During Prenatal Care
For patients who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, midwifery care begins with a strong focus on education and relationship building. Prenatal visits provide opportunities to discuss physical changes, emotional well-being, birth preferences and questions that arise throughout pregnancy.
Midwives help patients understand their options, prepare for labor and birth and feel confident as they approach the end of their pregnancy. This individualized approach supports informed decision-making and helps patients feel supported every step of the way.
“Midwives educate and support informed decision making by fostering trusting, collaborative relationships. These relationships prioritize open communication, evidence-based, unbiased information and respect for individual preferences.” says Allison Forbes, CNM, APRN.
Personalized Support During Labor and Delivery
Midwives provide comprehensive personalized care by monitoring maternal and fetal health. They offer both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic pain management. They facilitate active labor and manage births, collaborating with the physicians as needed.
This team-based approach allows for personalized care within a hospital setting, combining individualized attention with advanced medical resources.
Ongoing Care After Birth and Throughout Womanhood
Care does not end after the pregnancy ends. Midwives continue to support patients during the postpartum period by addressing physical recovery and emotional health. Follow-up visits provide an opportunity to check in, offer guidance and support patients as they adjust to life after the birth of their baby.
Beyond pregnancy and postpartum care, midwives provide routine gynecologic care and ongoing women’s health services, supporting patients through every stage of womanhood.
A Collaborative Model That Strengthens Care
Bringing midwives together under one unified practice in Crestview Hills enhances collaboration and communication across the care team. This structure supports consistency, shared expertise and a seamless experience for patients. Whether they are seeking routine gynecologic care, pregnancy support or postpartum follow-up, midwives are primarily available in one location.
To learn more about midwifery care at St. Elizabeth or to schedule an appointment, visit our website or talk with your provider today.
Medically reviewed by Allison Forbes, CNM, APRN, on 3/11/2026.
