Certified Nurse-Midwives specialize in the care of women with uncomplicated deliveries. They believe that pregnancy and birth are normal, healthy life events and that women should actively participate in their own health care.

Certified Nurse-Midwives provide individualized holistic care to fit your needs throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum; education and assistance in making decisions about tests and procedures; collaboration with physicians if indicated; delivery of your baby in the security of a hospital; and gynecology services..family planning, menopausal management and annual exams.

For more information on the VCU Health System Midwifery Program: VCUHS Midwifery

Our Certified Nurse Midwives are:
Kathryn Beaton, BSN, CNM, IBCLC
Brenda Brickhouse, RNC, MS, WHNP, CNM
Margherita Rickell, RN, MA, CNM

Women's Health Nurse Practitioners

WHNPs are advance practice nurses who provide high-quality healthcare services similar to those of a doctor. WHNPs diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems. They have a unique approach and stress both care and cure. Besides clinical care, WHNPs focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling. They help patients make wise health and lifestyle choices. They are truly your partners in health.

Among the many services that WHNPs provide, they order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays; diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions; prescribe medications and other treatments; manage patients' overall care, spend time counseling patients and help patients learn how their actions affect their health and well-being.

Our Nurse Practitioners are:
Emily C. "MiMi" Bennett, WHNP
Tricia Beisch, WHNP-BC
Andrea Burnett, WHNP
Beth Lamb, WHNP, FNP
Natalie Moses, WHNP

Patient Offices for Certified Nurse Midwives & Women's Health Nurse Practitioners:

     Women's Health at Nelson Clinic
          Phone: (804) 828-4409 Fax: (804) 828-6084
     Women's HealthCare at Stony Point
          Phone: (804) 560-8950 Fax: (804) 560-7343