Taylor Your Birth Midwifery
TAMMY TAYLOR, MSN, CNM
Tammara (Tammy) Taylor, MSN, CNM graduated from Oklahoma University with academic and clinical honors in 1997. She worked in Labor and Delivery for over 15 years. She finally followed her life-long dream of becoming a Certified Nurse-Midwife in February of 2013 when she graduated from Frontier Nursing University with honors. Tammy has gained experience with different populations of women from her work in Indian Health Services and as a travel nurse. Tammy is a mother to 12 children and grandmother of 14. She balances home and work with the help of her family. Tammy has made Tampa her home since 1999 and she enjoys outdoor activities, playing cards with friends and going on cruises. Tammy belongs to various professional organizations which help enhance her natural ability and love of helping women and families give birth to their new additions
WHAT IS A MIDWIFE?
Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are licensed health care providers educated in nursing and midwifery. CNMs have graduated from college; they have passed a national examination; and they have a licence to practice midwifery from the state they live in.
What Do Midwives Do?
CNMs help over 300,000 women give birth each year in the United States. Most of these births are in hospitals. CNMs also care for women who decide to have their baby in freestanding birth centers and/or at home. CNMs provide health care to women all through life, including: prenatal care, birth, care after birth, care for the new baby, annual exams, family planning, menopause, and health
counseling.
Why Would I Choose a Midwife for Care During My Pregnancy?
CNMs believe you need time and special attention so you can be healthy and able to take care of your baby. Midwives specialize in providing support, regular health care, and in helping you get any additional care needed. Midwives are experts in knowing the difference between normal changes that occur during pregnancy and symptoms that require extra attention.
What if I Have a “High-Risk” Pregnancy or Complication During Labor?
Your CNM will prescribe medicine and order treatment for any common illness that you might get during pregnancy. Midwives work with doctors who specialize in illness during pregnancy. If you have a medical problem during pregnancy or complication during labor, your midwife will work with a doctor to make sure you get the best and safest care for you and your baby. Your midwife will also work with other health care providers: nurses, social workers, nutritionists, doulas, childbirth educators, physical therapists, and other specialists to help you get the care you need.
What if I Want Pain Medicine During Labor?
If you think you want pain medicine during labor, your midwife will give you information about the medicines available so you can decide what is right for you. Midwife means “with woman.” If you decide you want pain medicine during labor, your midwife can prescribe it for you.
Should I See a Midwife if I am Not Pregnant?
Many women go to their CNM for annual check ups, family planning, and to get care for common infections that happen to women.
Jenene
Lutz, FL
Tammy's caring, knowledge, and expertise made my husband and I feel so at ease throughout my entire pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Once I had the Taylor Your Birth experience there was no going back. Tammy will be my choice in obstetrics and gynecological care for as long as we are in the area!