Guy Van Dell, Md, Pa ; Flower Mound Women's Care

Obstetrics

Guy Van Dell, Md, Pa ; Flower Mound Women's Care is an Obstetrics practice in Flower Mound, TX with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in medically managing pregnancy, then, both vaginal and surgical childbirth. Obstetricians at Guy Van Dell, Md, Pa ; Flower Mound Women's Care perform pregnancy monitoring and birthing support. Obstetrics is the surgical field that manages natural, medication-assisted, and/or high-risk childbirth. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Obstetrics practices include morning sickness, back and leg pain, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and infections. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetrics practices include routine prenatal ultrasounds, measurements and tests, supervision of baby's delivery in cooperation with nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and other pregnancy care professionals.

Advanced Practice Midwifery

Guy Van Dell, Md, Pa ; Flower Mound Women's Care is an Advanced Practice Midwifery practice in Flower Mound, TX with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in childbirth assistance and treating mothers and infants before, during, and after pregnancy. Advanced Practice Midwives at Guy Van Dell, Md, Pa ; Flower Mound Women's Care perform prenatal, delivery, and post natal care and education. Advanced Practice Midwifery is a type of advanced practice registered nurse. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Advanced Practice Midwifery practices include pregnancy and pregnancy complications. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Advanced Practice Midwifery practices 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).