At Touro, we embrace all birth options whether you would like a certified
nurse midwife, a supporting doula, or hydrotherapy in labor. Three of
our labor and delivery rooms are equipped with a hydrotherapy tub that
can be used for alleviating pain during an unmedicated labor.
Midwives at Touro
If you would like to work with a midwife for your care and delivery, our
certified nurse midwives at Touro are here to support you. Our midwives
work closely with our birthing center team to make your birth experience
as safe and comforting as possible. Whether you are becoming a mother
for the first time or expanding your growing family, our certified nurse
midwives are experts in supporting women in a normal and healthy childbirth
experience.
Together with OB/GYNs at Touro, our certified nurse midwives are here to
provide a safe and personalized birthing experience for each expecting
family. They are also licensed to prescribe medications for you during
pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Speak with one of our certified
nurse midwives to explore alternative birthing options when it comes to
your delivery.
The Family Birthing Center at Touro supports moms with their individualized
birth plans. Our staff is skilled and knowledgeable in alternative birthing
options and pain management including:
A birth plan unique to each patient, which may include:
Natural vaginal birth
Medicated birth
Hydrotherapy laboring
Nitrous Oxide pain management
Doula support
Delayed newborn bathing
Patient stories
Get to know more about our alternative birthing options and midwives
The Bond between Midwife and Patient
"My birthing experience was heartfelt and warming. This was my first time using a midwife for my pregnancy, and it was a completely different ..."
"My mother-in-law brags about the Family Birthing Center every day. Tisha was like a coach during my delivery. She was calm and perfect. Her warm voice ..."
