Laura Leatherman-Clark, CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

Ms. Laura Leatherman-Clark is an Advanced Practice Midwife in Woodbury, MN with special training and skill in childbirth assistance and treating mothers and infants before, during, and after pregnancy. As an Advanced Practice Midwife, Laura Leatherman-Clark, CNM performs prenatal, delivery, and post natal care and education. Advanced Practice Midwifery is a type of advanced practice registered nurse. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Advanced Practice Midwives include pregnancy and pregnancy complications. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Advanced Practice Midwives include pregnancy monitoring, prenatal nutrition, childbirth assistance, and postpartum care.

Midwifery practice as conducted by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) is the independent management of women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. The CNM and CM practice within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral, as indicated by the health status of the client. CNMs and CMs practice in accord with the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).

Community Health Nurse Practitioner

Ms. Laura Leatherman-Clark is a Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Woodbury, MN with special training and skill in testing, monitoring and educating patients of all ages, as well as reforming health care policy. As a Community Health Nurse Practitioner, Laura Leatherman-Clark, CNM performs healthcare in schools, maternity clinics, army bases, and community health clinics. Community Health Nurse Practice is the preventative healthcare of entire populations. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Community Health Nurse Practitioners include tuberculosis, injuries, and abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Community Health Nurse Practitioners include performing pregnancy tests, providing immunizations, assessing data, reforming policies, and educating communities.