Certified midwives are considered autonomous care providers in Colorado. That means there is no need to see an OB for your routine prenatal care. Jessica can monitor all your vitals: blood pressure, pulse, weight, fetal heartbeat, and urine checks, as well as collecting blood samples, culture swabs, and even pap smears. She also offers the convenience of in-office ultrasound! All of your appointments will be scheduled for 1 hour long, in her family friendly office. Most of that time will be spent chatting about nutrition, normal physical changes, concerns, natural remedies to address any complaints, preparing for birth, planning for baby, and of course there will be plenty of time for all of your question. We have excellent referral relationships with wonderful local OBs, MFM, Ultrasound Clinics, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, etc if the need arises. You will also have direct access to your midwife 24/7 with any urgent issues between appointments!