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MEET THE MIDWIVES
THROUGHOUT HUMAN H I S TORY,
women have supported other women dur-
ing childbearing and their momentous
transition into motherhood. The term
midwife
is derived from the Middle Eng-
lish
midwyf
, literally translating to
with
woman
. Modern midwives, including
certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), con-
tinue this legacy, bringing a philosophy
of supportive, compassionate care for
women into the world of contemporary
health care.
CNMs are licensed, independent health
care providers who provide a full range of
health care services for women throughout
their lifespan, from adolescence through
menopause and beyond. A CNM is a regis-
tered nurse with a graduate degree in nurs-
ing who has passed a national certification examination
and meets strict requirements set by state and national
credentialing boards to be licensed as a nurse practitioner
and nurse-midwife. CNMs are able to prescribemedications
in all 0 states. CNMs also collaborate with other medical
professionals, including physicians and nurses, to provide
the highest-quality care.
HERE FOR YOU
At Samaritan OB/GYN, women have the
opportunity to experience health care provided by a CNM.
Two CNMs are currently employed at Samaritan OB/GYN:
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Flora Ogden, ARNP, CNM.
With over 33 years of expe-
rience as a CNM, Ogden has delivered over 3,00 babies
throughout the country. When asked about a highlight
of her practice, she responds, “My joy is seeing a new
mother develop and become a new family.”
One of Ogden’s special interests is providing care to
women during and after menopause, including hormone
replacement therapy and pelvic support.
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Kristen Ziegler, MSN, ARNP, CNM.
Ziegler earned
a degree in psychology before graduating from Seattle
University with her master of science in nursing in 2013.
Ziegler moved to Moses Lake last year and has enjoyed
building her practice within this community. Regarding
her passion for midwifery, she says: “It is impossible to
put into words the experience of supporting a woman
through the life-changing events of pregnancy and
childbirth and welcoming a new soul into the world. I
feel so blessed to be able to share that moment with my
patients.”
One of Ziegler’s interests is providing care to young
women during adolescence.
Ogden and Ziegler share a passion for their work and pro-
viding care to women through all stages of life.They provide
a multitude of services and attend deliveries at Samaritan
Hospital. Both Ogden and Ziegler are accepting new
patients. For an appointment, call
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.
Samaritan OB/GYN services
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Care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum
period.
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Well-woman care, annual exams and basic primary care.
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Gynecologic services.
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Family planning, preconception care and birth control
(including intrauterine devices and Nexplanon implant).
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Infertility counseling.
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Infection screening and treatment (including in male
partners).
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Adolescent health.
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Menopausal care.
Our philosophy
We believe pregnancy and childbirth are healthy, normal life
events. We strive to advocate for nonintervention and the
enhancement of the normal. Medical interventions should be
used only when necessary, not routinely.
We believe a woman and her family should be involved
in decisions regarding health and well-being. Optimal well-
ness can be achieved when a woman is well-informed and
has access to the guidance of a skilled and knowledgeable
health care provider.
We believe that the role of the nurse-midwife includes
listening, providing education, advising and supporting
women and their families.
It is our goal to provide complete, competent, and com-
passionate care that is personalized and dignified.
Midwifery facts
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There are over 13,000 certified nurse-midwives (CNMs)
in the U.S.
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Both men and women can be midwives.
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Midwives deliver babies in a variety of settings, including
hospitals, birth centers and at home.
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Midwives attend approximately 10 percent of deliveries in
the U.S., and CNMs delivered over 313,000 babies in 2012.
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Some midwives can assist with cesarean sections.
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Midwives offer pain relief during labor.
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Midwifery care is covered by most health insurance,
including Medicare and Medicaid.
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Kevin Smith, MD
Craig Talbot, MD
Andrea Carter, MD
Morgan Fife, MD
Hollie Matthews, MD
Jodi O’Shea, PA-C
Eric Aronsohn, PA-C
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- 793-9785
David Murray, MD
Rodney Grolman, MD
OB/GYN - 793-9786
Brian Truong, MD
Flora Ogden, ARNP, CNM
Kristen Ziegler, ARNP, CNM
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Corbin Moberg, PA-C
John Loudon, PA-C
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Daren Vernon, DPM
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Kathleen Holloway, PA-C
Jacquelynn Britton, FNP,
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Jill A Dudik-Bross, MD,
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Karl C Kubo, MD, FAAP
Lisa McCurley, MSN,
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THE SAMARITAN
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friends and patrons of
SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE,
801 E. Wheeler Road,
Moses Lake, WA 98837,
telephone 509-765-5606,
website
www.samaritanhealthcare.com.
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Marketing/Community
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For more information about
CNMs, go to the American College of
Nurse-Midwives website,
www.acnm.org.
ON YOUR TEAM: Kristen Ziegler, MSN, ARNP, CNM, and Flora
Ogden, ARNP, CNM, Samaritan obstetrics-gynecology certified nurse-
midwives. For an appointment, call 793-9786.
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