Obstetrics

Franciscan Women’s Health at Virginia Mason is Your Partner in Pregnancy

Expecting a child is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in a woman’s life. Our goal is to guide you through a healthy and safe pregnancy, and help make your birth experience joyfully and distinctively yours. We provide expert care for both general and high-risk pregnancies. From birth planning to breastfeeding support, our focus is you — and your healthy baby.

Provider Choice

Our expert providers offer attentive, compassionate care. For superior personalized support, you choose your preferred provider type:

Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) – A physician who specializes in all aspects of the medical and surgical care of women, including preventive care, pregnancy, delivery, menopause management and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – An advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) who has completed 2-3 years of extra training after nursing school, including graduate-level education, training and certification in midwifery. CNMs treat and manage normal and healthy pregnancy and delivery, providing support throughout the labor process. They can prescribe a full range of medications and treatments, including pain control medications. CNMs also manage routine gynecological care across a woman’s lifetime, including general health checkups, well-woman gynecologic care, and more.

Our providers work collaboratively to ensure your best care in any situation that may arise.

Franciscan Women’s Health at Virginia Mason

At Franciscan Women’s Health at Virginia Mason, we celebrate and share in your journey. We provide the full spectrum of care from adolescence through adulthood, including: