Since its inception more than 30 years ago, our Midwifery Services program has grown to become one of the largest services of its kind in New York State. Educated in two professional disciplines - nursing and midwifery - our midwives are all certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives. They manage normal labor and deliveries as well as offering a wide range of well-woman gynecological services.
Our gynecological services include:
- Routine physical exams
- Pap smears
- Breast exams
Our obstetrical services include:
- Family planning
- Prenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Drug prescription
- Management of normal pregnancies
- Breastfeeding assistance
With a midwife, you can remain at home as long as possible. Your midwife will coach you over the phone through the beginning of labor until you arrive at the hospital. At that point, she will stay with you and manage your pregnancy through your delivery. If the midwife needs assistance at any time, Beth Israel physicians are stationed on the labor floor around-the-clock to help.
Meet our Midwives
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Rochelle Lipshutz attended the State University of New York at Downstate for her midwifery certification. She has been a part of the Beth Israel Ob/Gyn Midwifery Associates since 1989 and has been its director since 1999. As director, she has significantly contributed to developing the BIMC Midwifery Practice into a family-centered, comprehensive, maternal-child health. |
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Joyce Griffin, a graduate of Columbia University’s Midwifery Program, joined the Beth Israel Ob/Gyn Midwifery Associates in 1991. She incorporates her studies and interests in holistic and natural therapies to bring a unique focus to childbirth preparation.
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Jacqueline Lewis began her career as a midwife in England in 1988. Her U.S. career started in 1994 when she became a Certified Nurse Midwife. Jacqueline joined Beth Israel Ob/Gyn Midwifery Associates in 1994. She has experience in family planning, obstetrical and gynecological areas. |
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Susan Haas started her midwifery career at Beth Israel Medical Center, and joined Beth Israel Ob/Gyn Midwifery Associates in 1994. She also has experience as a Labor & Delivery nurse, and has held a variety of nursing positions since 1981. |
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Rebecca L. Crist, CNM, MS, worked as a Registered Nurse on Labor and Delivery for 8 years before practicing as a certified nurse midwife. She has a graduate degree from NYU, and joined our practice in 2007.
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