Midwife Services (Midwifery)

From having a baby to navigating menopause, our midwives offer outstanding care and support at every stage of your life.
Request an Appointment
For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) related requests:
1-319-356-2294
For all other requests:
1-800-777-8442
Evening Appointments
Evening Midwifery appointments are available at Iowa River Landing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Schedule your appointment today.

Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are often recognized for their expertise in helping patients give birth. However, the services they provide go far beyond labor and delivery.  

Midwives from University of Iowa Health Care offer many of the same services as our obstetricians and gynecologists (OBGYNs). You can choose one of our midwives to manage most of your gynecologic needs, from prenatal care to Pap smears. 

Midwifery care for any pregnancy and birth

Many of our pregnant patients partner with midwives because they are trained to provide high-touch care—especially during childbirth. We often help labor and delivery progress naturally, without the use of pain medication or other medical interventions.  

We also assist patients who don’t want (or can’t have) a natural vaginal birth. You can still work with a UI Health Care midwife if: 

  • You prefer to use pain medication: Whether you already plan to use an epidural or change your mind during labor, that’s OK. We’re here to support you no matter what type of pain relief you choose. 
  • You hope to have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC): If you want to have a VBAC but don’t have that option at your local hospital, call UI Health Care. Our midwives routinely help patients give birth vaginally after having had one or more cesarean sections (C-sections).  
  • Your pregnancy is considered high risk: If you have a medical condition that makes pregnancy risky, midwifery care may still be an option. We often collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists to provide prenatal care and assist during labor and delivery.  
  • You need to have a C-section: We can provide midwifery care if you’re having a planned C-section (or unexpectedly need one during labor). In these cases, we’ll attend your cesarean delivery to provide support and encouragement. Following your baby’s birth, we’ll initiate skin-to-skin contact and can help you begin to breastfeed. 

When you partner with our midwives for pregnancy and childbirth care, you can also count on us for postpartum support.  
 
Compared to many obstetric providers who see patients six weeks after birth, we see ours after only two weeks. This helps us identify and address any challenges—such as breastfeeding concerns or postpartum depression—as early as possible. 

Our midwives understand that birth is a deeply personal experience. 

If you have specific labor and delivery goals, we’ll help you create a birth plan based on your preferences. For example, we often accommodate natural birth experiences that include one or more of the following: 

  • Aromatherapy 
  • Dim lighting 
  • Hydrotherapy (laboring in a tub) 
  • Music 
  • Position changes 
  • Privacy (limiting the number of people in the room with you) 

When we’re creating your birth plan, we’ll also talk to you about leaving room for flexibility. That’s because childbirth doesn’t always go as planned—and our job is to keep you and your baby safe and healthy.  

If we think it’s important to adjust your birth plan during labor, you’ll be part of that discussion. 

Gynecologic care for every stage of life

Midwives can play an important role when you need pregnancy care or want holistic support during labor and delivery. They also provide the ongoing gynecologic care you need throughout life, from menstruation through menopause—and beyond. 

For example, our midwives can coordinate or provide: 

  • Family planning services, such as contraception counseling and Nexplanon or intrauterine device (IUD) placement 
  • Referrals for preventive screenings such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and DEXA (bone density) scans 
  • Routine gynecologic exams, including Pap smears and breast exams 
  • Menopause symptom management 
  • Nonsurgical treatment for conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and dysmenorrhea (painful periods) 

A team-based approach

Our midwives work closely with many other OBGYN experts from UI Health Care. If you ever need advanced gynecologic care, your midwife can refer you to the right specialist for the right treatment.

Our team includes

Midwifery tests and treatments

  • Mammogram 
  • Pap smear 
  • Pregnancy care 
  • Pregnancy test 
  • Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)

Midwifery conditions treated

  • Abnormal uterine bleeding 
  • Bacterial infections 
  • Breast concerns 
  • Dysmenorrhea (painful periods) 
  • Dyspareunia (painful sex) 
  • Pregnancy 
  • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 
  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) 
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 
  • Yeast infections  

Our Care Team

Lastascia Coleman, CNM, ARNP, MSN, FACNM portrait

Lastascia
Coleman
CNM, ARNP, MSN, FACNM

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.78 out of 5 (214 ratings)
Laura Dellos, CNM, ARNP, MSN portrait

Laura
Dellos
CNM, ARNP, MSN

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.85 out of 5 (548 ratings)
Megan Drey, CNM, ARNP, MSN portrait

Megan
Drey
CNM, ARNP, MSN

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.75 out of 5 (134 ratings)
Amber Goodrich, CNM, ARNP, MSN, FACNM portrait

Amber
Goodrich
CNM, ARNP, MSN, FACNM

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.78 out of 5 (232 ratings)
Laura Hanna-Bergen, CNM, PMHNP, ARNP portrait

Laura
Hanna-Bergen
CNM, PMHNP, ARNP

  • Psychiatry
4.72 out of 5 (32 ratings)
Bree Herring, CNM, ARNP, MSN, DNP portrait

Bree
Herring
CNM, ARNP, MSN, DNP

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.59 out of 5 (130 ratings)
Sarah Jones, CNM, ARNP, MSN, NP-C portrait

Sarah
Jones
CNM, ARNP, MSN, NP-C

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.62 out of 5 (100 ratings)
Meredith Parizek, CNM, ARNP, DNP portrait

Meredith
Parizek
CNM, ARNP, DNP

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.71 out of 5 (75 ratings)
Jaclyn R. Roman, CNM, ARNP, MS, CLC portrait

Jaclyn R.
Roman
CNM, ARNP, MS, CLC

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.67 out of 5 (334 ratings)
Christina M. Shutters, CNM, ARNP, MSN portrait

Christina M.
Shutters
CNM, ARNP, MSN

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.61 out of 5 (338 ratings)
Kimberly K. Sprague, CNM, ARNP, MSN portrait

Kimberly K.
Sprague
CNM, ARNP, MSN

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.53 out of 5 (130 ratings)
Andrina M. Timmins, CNM, ARNP, MSN, WHNP portrait

Andrina M.
Timmins
CNM, ARNP, MSN, WHNP

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.45 out of 5 (98 ratings)
Rebecca Winnike, CNM, ARNP, MSN portrait

Rebecca
Winnike
CNM, ARNP, MSN

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.47 out of 5 (402 ratings)
Looking for a certified nurse-midwife?
Call UI Health Care for help finding a midwife near you. You can choose one of our midwives to provide prenatal care, guide you through childbirth, or provide routine gynecologic care.
Call 1-319-356-2294

Locations and Offices

Obstetrics and Gynecology - North Dodge

Suite 1000
1-319-356-2294
Clinic
OBGYN North Dodge main entrance location photo
In Iowa City - North Dodge
1360 North Dodge Street, Iowa City, IA 52245

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic

31500 Pomerantz Family Pavilion (PFP)
Level 3, Elevator M
1-319-356-2294
Clinic
Interior image of the Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic front desk at UI Hospitals & Clinics
In University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242

Iowa River Landing - Floor 3

Third Floor
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
Lobby photo of the third floor of Iowa River Landing
In Iowa River Landing
105 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA 52241

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Cedar Rapids

Suite 1200
1-319-356-2294
Clinic
Exterior image of Cedar Rapids 10th street location
In Cedar Rapids – 10th Street SE
411 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Muscatine

1-563-263-0339
Clinic
Exterior image of Muscatine location on 3465 Mulberry Ave
In Muscatine – 3465 Mulberry Avenue
3465 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761

Washington–400 East Polk Street

1-800-777-8442
Exterior image of washington location on Tyler Street
In Washington – 400 East Polk Street
400 East Polk Street, Washington County Hospital, Specialty Clinic, Washington, IA 52353
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Awards and Recognition

A leader in safe, successful VBAC deliveries
In 2019, we earned “National Best Practice” designation from the American College of Nurse-Midwives for VBAC delivery outcomes. This means patients who pursued VBAC with the help of one of our midwives had better-than-average success rates.