See a midwife in Hastings
Our midwives do more.
Meet our Certified Nurse Midwives
Carey Groendal, CNM, is a board-certified nurse midwife. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis and her master’s degree in nursing with a nurse-midwifery specialty from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky. Carey is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Nicole Richie, CNM
Nicole Richie, CNM, providers midwifery care in Hastings, MI. Nicole received her bachelor's degree from University of Detroit Mercy and Master’s degree from Frontier Nursing University.
Kelsee Tharp, CNM, is a board-certified nurse-midwife. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and her master’s degree in nurse-midwifery from Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky. Kelsee is a member of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses and the American College of Nurse Midwives.
Education. Guidance. Advocacy. Expertise. Through pregnancy and beyond. Our midwives do more.
At Spectrum Health, all our Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) are registered nurses (RN) with advanced degrees in women’s health and midwifery. From family planning to prenatal care to that special moment when you bring your baby home, our CNMs are here for you when you want a personalized, hands-on approach to your care. Our CNMs strive to be your trusted partner, with longer appointment times to understand your unique needs and empower you to make informed decisions about your health.
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Frequently asked questions
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) are certified in advanced practice nursing and midwifery. They are certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives and licensed by the State of Michigan as both nurses and midwives.
Spectrum Health’s midwifery program is hospital-based, and the only one of its kind in West Michigan. We offer private labor and delivery suites for all our patients. For those interested in a home-like atmosphere, we have a select number of high-touch, low-intervention birthing suites at Butterworth Hospital Family Birthplace with a queen bed, sleeper sofa and soft lighting. These suites are available to reserve by your provider on a first-come, first-served basis.
Throughout your pregnancy, our physicians are available for consultation and collaboration with our CNMs as needed. Having this collaborative model allows for a seamless transfer of care if you should require additional medical or surgical care. During labor and delivery, there is always an on-call physician available at the hospital should intervention be required.
Certified Nurse Midwives offer a low intervention approach to labor management, including deep breathing, massage, hot and cold therapy, hydrotherapy and movement. A full array of pain relief options are always available, including epidural anesthesia.
Most major health insurance companies and Medicaid cover midwifery services, but patients should always check with their insurance provider for coverage specifics.
Our midwives provide care during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, as well as gynecologic, family planning and preconception care.
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