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Obstetrics, Midwifery and Gynecology, UVM Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Midwifery-Centered Birth and Women’s Health in Plattsburgh
Obstetrics, Midwifery and Gynecology at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital distinguishes itself through an integrated midwifery model that prioritizes patient autonomy and continuity of care throughout pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Unlike traditional obstetric practices that emphasize physician-directed management, this practice grounds its approach in the midwifery philosophy that normal birth is a healthy physiologic process. The team supports informed decision-making and honors individual birth preferences while maintaining access to full obstetric intervention when medically necessary.
Natural Birth Options With Full Medical Backup
The practice offers labor support aligned with midwifery principles, including vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) options, intermittent fetal monitoring flexibility, and freedom of movement during labor. Midwives provide continuous presence during labor in many cases, contrasting with models where physicians or nurses check in periodically. This approach reduces unnecessary medical intervention while ensuring that obstetric expertise and surgical capability are immediately available if complications arise. The practice also delivers gynecologic care spanning contraception, menopause management, and routine women’s health needs.
The practice operates within UVM Health Network and draws on the resources of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. Female physicians and midwives staff the practice, bringing diverse clinical perspectives to obstetric and gynecologic care in the North Country region.
