1.   Are you accepting new patients?

Currently, we are accepting new patients for both preganacy care as well as general women's health care.

2.  Do you take insurance?  Medicaid?

     We accept most insurance policies.  We also accept Colorado and New Mexico Medicaid.  We recommend  that you call your insurance provider and check to see that Southwest Midwives is on their provider list.

3.  Where are you located?

     We are in the new Mercy Regional Medical Center at the Medical Plaza. This is a new location just off of Hwy 160 heading towards Bayfield. To see this location use this map, click  here .

4.  I just found out that I am pregnant, what should I do?

     There are several important factors to remember if you've just found out that you are pregnant.  Avoid  smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, and sitting in hot tubs and hot springs.  Begin taking prenatal vitamins and do not take any medication without consulting your care provider.  Eat plenty of nutritious  foods and try to comsume 2-3 quarts of water per day.  Finally, we recommend calling to schedule your  first OB visit.

5.  Can I come to Southwest Midwives for my annual exams and pap smears?  What about birth control?

     Yes, at Southwest Midwives we care for all women!  You may come to us for your birth control needs,  annual exams and check ups, as well as other women's health concerns.

6.  Can the Certified Nurse Midwives at Southwest Midwives prescribe medication?

     Yes, our CNMs have the authority to prescribe any medication needed.

7.  Do the midwives at Southwest Midwives attend water births?

     Yes, currently we are one of the only providers participating in water birthing at Mercy Medical Center,  where all of our births take place.  For more information regarding birthing tubs, visit birth with sol at www.birthwithsol.com

8.  What are some safe herbal remedies and OTC remedies during pregnancy?

     Always check with your health care provider for a list of safe herbs and medications.

9.  Can I birth with Southwest Midwives if I've had a previous Ceserean birth?

Currently, the guidelines recommend that a woman is a candidate for a VBAC (vaginal birth after ceserean)   if she has had one Ceserean section.  We support VBAC and also attend these births.