Are you pregnant and looking for prenatal care?
Through a partnership with Fairview Riverside Women’s Clinic and Fairview Riverside Medical Center, Tapestry is fortunate to be able to provide top notch prenatal care right in the heart of South Minneapolis.
Because something as simple as lack of transportation can be the defining factor in whether or not women seek medical care, having our clinic easily accessible on bus line 5 dramatically increases the probability of a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Fairview Riverside Women’s Clinic provides the Certified Nurse Midwives, while Tapestry provides the Prenatal Health Educator, Lab Assistants, Ultrasound Services, and Pregnancy Testing & Peer Counseling.
Nurse Midwives
Fairview offers the services of certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) at select clinic locations and at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. Our midwives assist women through the challenges and joys of pregnancy and birth as partners in your health care.
Fairview’s midwives deliver babies at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. Certified nurse-midwives believe that unless medically necessary; interventions should be kept to a minimum during the birth experience. If, however, there are any complications during your pregnancy or delivery, the midwife will work with a consulting obstetrician to direct your care.
Benefits of choosing a midwife
- Low rates of c-sections
- Highly skilled in labor support and drug-free comfort tools
- May offer pain medication in labor, including epidurals
- Holistic, family-centered care
- Personalized, patient-centered care
What is a certified nurse-midwife?
A certified nurse-midwife is a registered nurse who has a Master of Science degree in midwifery and holds a national certification from the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
A natural choice for many
Many women choose midwives because they enjoy building a strong relationship with their caregiver. Other women appreciate midwives’ natural approach to prenatal care, labor and birth. Believing that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes, midwives tailor their care to the individual needs of each patient. Preferring to minimize technological interventions, they stress education, counseling and continuous hands-on care during labor, birth and postpartum.
In addition to being with a woman from active labor through birth, certified nurse-midwives are qualified to administer medications, order labor epidurals and perform some medical procedures.
During pregnancy, midwives offer guidance on proper nutrition, exercise, sleep and travel. They encourage women to make birthing choices unique to their personal needs. They support a variety of labor options, including the freedom to move around, massage, a rocking chair, tub or shower, a birthing ball, moist heat, and pain medication.
When additional support is needed
Sometimes births become complicated, and additional support is needed. Certified nurse-midwives are trained to recognize and manage complications early and collaborate with doctors to ensure optimum care for women and their babies.
My name is Kris McCullough and I have been helping moms and babies for 27 years. What I love about being a Certified Nurse Midwife is the chance to be part of women’s life stories- through pregnancy and birth, relationships and family planning and education about their health.
I have a special interest in the cultural diversity of my patients and value their beliefs, family life and birthing tradition differences. Every woman’s voice deserves to be listened to- by listening, I can support them to make the best decisions for their care.
I graduated from theUniversityofMinnesotawith a BS in Nursing and later went back to earn my MSN in Nurse – Midwifery. Besides practicing full scope midwifery, I have a special love of teaching – I have been a Childbirth Educator and a Clinical Instructor at the University of Minnesota. I enjoy continuing my education and have had special training as a Lactation Educator and as a First Assistant in surgery.
I am married with 4 grown children and have a very large extended family that is a big part of our lives. My family and I love to travel and spend time at our cabin in Northern Minnesota. I look forward to meeting you!