The
Midwifery Practice at Beth Israel Medical Center
What is a Midwife?
To Schedule An Appointment
Directions
The midwifery practice of Beth Israel Medical Center offers
obstetrical and gynecological services to women who prefer care
from a midwife. Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, our
midwifery program has grown to become one of the largest in
New York State. It is supported by the hospital's commitment
to provide the highest quality, most compassionate care to all
patients.
The
practice is staffed by a team of midwives who hold degrees in
both nursing and midwifery. Our midwives are certified by the
American College of Nurse Midwives and licensed by the New York
State Department of Education.
What is a Midwife?
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM's) provide prenatal care, manage
labor and delivery and offer a wide range of well-woman gynecological
services, including routine physical exams and all methods of
family planning. CNM's work with consulting physicians to offer
integrated care that meets all of the patient's medical needs.
Women benefit from an ideal combination of services including
the privacy and comfort of a midwife who has access to all the
resources and physicians of a major medical center 24 hours
a day. Ambulatory care is offered in two locations in Manhattan,
conveniently located near all public transportation.
We
have 24 hour, in-hospital availability of:
§ Midwives
§ Board Certified obstetricians and perinatologists for
consultation
§ Obstetrical anesthesia (if needed)
§ Level III neonatal intensive care unit staffed by board
certified neonatologists
A
flexible fee schedule is available, and we accept most HMO's
and insurance plans.
For more information, please call Rochelle Lipshutz, CNM, MS,
Director of Midwifery at (212) 420-2039.
To Schedule an Appointment
Phillips Ambulatory Care Center
10 Union Square East
(212) 844-8590
150
East 71st Street
(212) 879-4742
Directions
Phillips Ambulatory Care Center
10 Union Square East, Suite B
By Subway
The Union Square station is directly across the street from
Phillips Ambulatory Care Center. Take the L, R, Q, N, W, 4,
5 or 6 trains to the 14th St.-Union Square station.
By Bus
Take the Park Avenue buses or any 14th Street bus (M14) to Union
Square
150
East 71st Street
By Subway
Take the 6 train to 68th Street. Walk north to 71st Street.
By Bus
Take the Lexington Avenue buses (M101, 102, 103) to 72nd Street.