Midwife services
Certified Nurse Midwives are registered nurses with a graduate degree in midwifery. They are trained in a broad range of women’s health services, much like OB/GYNs, and serve as partners and advocates in a patient’s healthcare. Many women seek a midwife to plan a natural delivery in the comfort of a safe, fully equipped birthing center. Henry Community Health offers access to a midwife for those interested in a holistic birthing plan with minimal intervention.
Designations
- Healthgrades 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
- CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Awards, Acute & Ambulatory, 2020–2024
- Accredited Baby-Friendly USA, 2016-2027
- INspire Hospital of Distinction, 2020-2024
By the numbers
Why use a midwife?
You may want a midwife if you are interested in experiencing natural childbirth with the safety net of traditional medical care. Many women appreciate the shared decision-making with a midwife who is sensitive to the many considerations of starting a family, including cultural preferences and personal values.
HCH’s midwife, Chrissy Honig, CNM, works in tandem with our OB/GYNs to coordinate your birthing plan and guide you through a comfortable, supportive pregnancy. HCH OB patients can request to talk to Chrissy at any appointment. She will assist with creating a personalized birthing plan and answer any questions related to a natural birth, then be with you during labor and delivery and provide postpartum education and support. Chrissy is also trained to recognize signs of complications.
FAQs about midwives
No, you cannot schedule a visit with her, but any OB patient can request her to talk to her while in the office for an appointment.
At this time, no. The midwife exclusively supports the labor and delivery experience in the Women and Children’s Unit.
While both have extensive training and education in OB/GYN care, a midwife helps you take a more holistic, personalized approach to your birthing experience. Think of her as your personal birthing coach!
Yes! While our midwife focuses on a more holistic approach, she is there to help guide you through our labor and delivery experience (with or without an epidural).
No. While we want you to feel comfortable during your labor and delivery, we believe it is important to have hospital resources available in case of complications.
Coverage may vary, please check with your insurance provider to see if midwife services are covered for you.
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Patient voices
"She made the experience absolutely amazing! If I ever have another baby would definitely go back to her!"
Locations
Call to schedule an appointment at which location is closest to you.
