BirthCare & Women's Health
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BirthCare is a practice of midwives located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. We have been serving families desiring to birth in their home or in our nationally accredited birth center for over 30 years. Our team of experienced midwives are dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
At BirthCare, we understand that giving birth is a deeply personal and transformative experience. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel empowered and respected. Our goal is to ensure that you have all the information and resources you need to make informed decisions about your birth plan. We attend home births in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia within a 40-mile radius of BirthCare and also provide gynecologic care and family planning.
General Duties Provide antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, initial newborn care, well-person gynecologic care, and family planning services, within the policies and procedures of BirthCare & Women’s Health. Provide supervision and teaching for birth assistants and students. Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Antepartum Care:
Obtain medical histories of the expectant birthing person and family. Perform initial physical and pelvic examination. Review previous records and transfer appropriate information. Conduct regular return visits. Make continuing assessment of risk factors. Plan for and provide continuing health supervision, education (including postpartum planning), and support for each client based upon their individual and family needs. Conduct or refer for AP testing, collect appropriate lab specimens, interpret and document results with appropriate follow-up. Consult with other BirthCare midwives and/or obstetrical or gynecological consultants as needed.
Intrapartum Care:
Provide support and guidance while facilitating the normal process of childbirth. Ongoing assessment of risk status throughout the labor and birth process. Obtain histories and review antepartum records. Perform physical exams. Perform pertinent laboratory tests. Provide, evaluate, and document care of the newborn infant. Utilize obstetric and/or pediatric consultation when indicated.
Postpartum Care:
Evaluate the health status of the birthing person and baby. Provide instruction and support for self-care. Provide support for the family throughout the puerperium. Assist with family planning options based on the desires and needs of the couple.
Gynecologic Care/Family Planning (Based on Licensure):
Take medical and family history, review records and laboratory data. Perform physical exam as indicated. Provide education on health maintenance, screening for STIs, and contraceptive planning and use. Initiate appropriate laboratory procedures and follow-up supervision as indicated.
Other:
Give lectures when asked and represent BirthCare in reproductive health and childbirth communities. Conduct information sessions for prospective families and professionals. Participate in Birthday Planning Meetings and staff meetings.
Requirements
Graduate of an American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) recognized midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) or a MEAC-accredited program.
Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or North American Registry of Midwives (NARM).
Hold a current license or approval to practice as a midwife in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Satisfy continuing education hours as required by AMCB Certificate Maintenance Program or NARM.
Employment details
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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Staff Midwife
role at
BirthCare & Women's Health
BirthCare is a practice of midwives located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. We have been serving families desiring to birth in their home or in our nationally accredited birth center for over 30 years. Our team of experienced midwives are dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
At BirthCare, we understand that giving birth is a deeply personal and transformative experience. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel empowered and respected. Our goal is to ensure that you have all the information and resources you need to make informed decisions about your birth plan. We attend home births in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia within a 40-mile radius of BirthCare and also provide gynecologic care and family planning.
General Duties Provide antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, initial newborn care, well-person gynecologic care, and family planning services, within the policies and procedures of BirthCare & Women’s Health. Provide supervision and teaching for birth assistants and students. Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Antepartum Care:
Obtain medical histories of the expectant birthing person and family. Perform initial physical and pelvic examination. Review previous records and transfer appropriate information. Conduct regular return visits. Make continuing assessment of risk factors. Plan for and provide continuing health supervision, education (including postpartum planning), and support for each client based upon their individual and family needs. Conduct or refer for AP testing, collect appropriate lab specimens, interpret and document results with appropriate follow-up. Consult with other BirthCare midwives and/or obstetrical or gynecological consultants as needed.
Intrapartum Care:
Provide support and guidance while facilitating the normal process of childbirth. Ongoing assessment of risk status throughout the labor and birth process. Obtain histories and review antepartum records. Perform physical exams. Perform pertinent laboratory tests. Provide, evaluate, and document care of the newborn infant. Utilize obstetric and/or pediatric consultation when indicated.
Postpartum Care:
Evaluate the health status of the birthing person and baby. Provide instruction and support for self-care. Provide support for the family throughout the puerperium. Assist with family planning options based on the desires and needs of the couple.
Gynecologic Care/Family Planning (Based on Licensure):
Take medical and family history, review records and laboratory data. Perform physical exam as indicated. Provide education on health maintenance, screening for STIs, and contraceptive planning and use. Initiate appropriate laboratory procedures and follow-up supervision as indicated.
Other:
Give lectures when asked and represent BirthCare in reproductive health and childbirth communities. Conduct information sessions for prospective families and professionals. Participate in Birthday Planning Meetings and staff meetings.
Requirements
Graduate of an American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) recognized midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) or a MEAC-accredited program.
Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or North American Registry of Midwives (NARM).
Hold a current license or approval to practice as a midwife in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Satisfy continuing education hours as required by AMCB Certificate Maintenance Program or NARM.
Employment details
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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