The Deaconess Women’s Clinic provides care for women throughout their lifespan, from adolescence to post-menopause.  Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) manage all stages of healthcare for women, including pregnancy.

Many people associate midwives only with childbirth, but nurse midwives have a role much broader than that.  CNMs provide healthcare for women throughout their lives.  Services at The Women’s Clinic include:

• Free pregnancy testing
• Contraceptive care
• Preconception counseling
• Family Planning
• Menopausal management
• Management of common health illness
• Infection screening and treatment
• Well woman and annual gynecological exams
• Prenatal, labor, delivery and postpartum care
• Presence throughout labor
• Breastfeeding education
• Breast and Cervical Program  

If you’re looking for an option in childbirth that is holistic, safe and personalized, the CNMs at The Women’s Clinic may be the perfect choice for you.  Our CNMs become your guide through pregnancy, monitoring your progress and carefully searching for any potential problems that may arise. CNMs are licensed, credentialed and trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of deviations from the norm.  If a complication develops during pregnancy or labor, the CNM consults with physician specialists, who may step in to help if needed.

During labor, your CNM will join you soon after you arrive at Deaconess, giving you all the support and encouragement you need to follow your birth plan, including use of pain medication, anesthesia and delivery position.  Through listening to you, your CNM helps make the birth of your baby a more joyful, memorable experience.

Our care is family-focused and personalized, preventive, satisfying and safe.  We advocate for nonintervention and we take time to listen – because you know what’s best for you.

Meet our staff

Kathleen Bentley, CNM, ARNP—
Kathleen puts special emphasis on meeting her patient’s needs through listening and support.  With more than 25 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Perinatal Education and Midwifery, Kathleen has a comprehensive approach to caring for her patients.

Lauren Armstrong, CNM, ARNP, FNP—
Lauren believes passionately in personalized, family-centered care.  Lauren brings to The Women’s Clinic more than 30 years of experience in nursing.  She has specialized in Maternal/Child care for the past 21 years.

Lynn McClatchey, ARNP—
Lynn’s goal is to provide women with the care they need to live active and healthy lifestyles.  Prior to earning her Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner certification, Lynn worked as a Labor and Delivery nurse for 13 years.  She performs both OB and GYN duties for The Women’s Clinic and specializes in helping women who are experiencing menopause.

Tonia Baker, CNM, ARNP —
Tonia feels strongly that to have healthy children, you must have healthy mothers. She understands that women are guided in their healthcare decisions by not only their wants and needs, but financial constraints, physical, social and emotional issues. Tonia brings with her more than 15 years of experience in Labor and Delivery and Mother/Baby care.