Other Midwives at PrairieStar Health Center: Angel Schmutz CNM, ARNP
1600 North Lorraine, Suite #110
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-663-8484
Inspiration for pursuing midwifery: I have always known I wanted to do something with women’s health. After completing nursing school I immediately began working on a labor and delivery unit. Every birth I have attended has been so magical. This is one of the biggest days in a woman’s life and I get to be a part of it! Nothing could be better. I also love educating women on how to become healthier.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southwestern College in 2002; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baker University in 2004; Master of Science in Nursing and Certificate in Midwifery from KU School of Nursing in 2010.
Professional Experience: Certified Nurse-Midwife at PrairieStar Health Center in Hutchinson, Kansas for the last year and a half. Currently I provide women’s health services and primary care. This center is a federally qualified health center. We provide care to the uninsured, insured, and Medicaid/Medicare patients. Hopefully, we will be able to add prenatal care to our clinic soon.
Professional Organizations/Affiliations: Secretary of Kansas American College of Nurse-Midwives Affiliate; Member of American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Philosophy: Birth is normal and education is key to helping women understand their health and pregnancy.
Bouquets (Thank Yous): Thanks to my husband and daughter who are my biggest support system. I love when my four year old is playing in her room and says she is a midwife and needs to go deliver a baby!
Other Midwives at Lincoln Center Obstetrics & Gynecology, PA: Rebecca Otte, ARNP, CNM
800 SW Lincoln Center
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 233-5101
Inspiration for pursuing midwifery: I was inspired and encouraged by so many different women throughout my career it is hard to put into words or name one thing. I was a L&D nurse for about 10 years when I realized that I wanted to do more then call the doctor for delivery. I wanted to see women throughout their experiences, both good and bad, providing teaching, support, compassion, and catching their babies.
Education: I went to Washburn University for my BSN and my masters from the KU School of Nursing in 2009.
Professional Experience: Since August 2009 I have been with Lincoln Center providing full scope women’s care to a variety of women. I attend about 10-16 births per month. Prior to becoming a CNM, I was a Charge Nurse at Stormont-Vail Birthplace for 7 years, and a staff nurse 8 years before that. I also taught clinical for Neosho County Community College and KAW Technical School. Professional Organizations/Affiliations: I am Vice President of American College of Nurse-Midwives Kansas Affiliate Organization and I serve on the PAK Board of Directors.
Philosophy: I believe the key to better pregnancy outcomes is preconception care. Pregnancy is not an illness and shouldn’t be treated as one. I try to offer as much education and information to my families as I can so they can make informed decisions about their health care.
Bouquets (Thank Yous): I want to thank Rebecca for ALWAYS believing in me, from way before midwifery school; Ginger Breedlove for asking me what I thought about a labor patient at the birth center 17 yrs ago (I thought “Wow, these midwives are a different breed”) and for giving me a chance; Kyanna Kuntz for having faith in me throughout integration & beyond, you are simply the BEST!
Associates in Women’s Health, P.A.
3232 East Murdock, Wichita, KS 67208
316-685-7234
Inspiration for Pursuing Midwifery: I have always enjoyed providing care to women in labor and being present at this special time. After 20 years of several roles in maternal child nursing, i.e. education and management , I wanted to provide direct care to women and felt that becoming a certified nurse-midwife would be my best option.
Education: Certification in Nurse-Midwifery , The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, 1999 Masters in Nursing, University of Kansas, 1984 Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Wichita State University, 1979
Professional Experience: Certified Nurse-Midwife for 12 years. Attended 880 births. Current Chair of the Kansas American College of Nurse-Midwives Affiliate.
Philosophy: Women should have choices in their healthcare and Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are an important part of providing effective care.
Bouquets (Thank Yous): My husband who has always supported me in my professional endeavors.
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