10/07/2026
During , we’re proud to recognize the role midwives play in labor and delivery, women’s health and the overall well-being of families in our community. Midwives support women through pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum care, while also providing important women’s health services beyond maternity care.
Katherine Read, Certified Nurse Midwife, is part of the women’s health care team, providing OB/GYN-focused care across different stages of a woman’s life.
“Many people think of midwives only in connection with pregnancy and delivery, but our role goes far beyond that. As advanced practice nurses specializing in OB/GYN care, we provide services such as well-woman exams, Pap smears and other gynecologic care. We have the opportunity to build relationships with women and support their health through many different stages of life,” Read said.
Midwifery care also takes a whole-person approach, whether a patient is preparing for childbirth or seeking routine women’s health care.
“We take a holistic approach to care by looking at the whole person and trying to understand what may be contributing to a concern, rather than focusing only on the symptoms. When appropriate, we explore lifestyle, health history and other factors that may help us address the root cause before turning to medication,” Read said.
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