Decatur Midwifery

It’s started! #thisisourshot #covidvacccine #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #bye2020 #midwivesmakeadifference #igottheshot #emoryhealthcare

Join us for this months virtual meet and greet tomorrow at 5pm. Grab some popcorn and see you there!

Happy Nurse Practitioners Week 2020! Spotlight on Sarah Davis, who works in our Gwinnett office! #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob Why did you become a nurse practitioner?My mom was a labor and delivery nurse and taught childbirth classes. I think from this early exposure, I developed an interest in women’s health and caring for women. I had a goal of becoming a nurse practitioner before I graduated high school. Random fact My husband and I were born 2 days apart in ...the same hospital. We didn’t know that we have consecutive birth certificates until we were getting our marriage license. What’s on your bucket list? Medical mission trip One thing you would bring to a deserted islandbug spray Your favorite emoji

Happy Nurse Practitioners Week 2020! Spotlight on Lizette Persky, who has been with AGO for over 20 years! She works in our Decatur office. #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob Why did you become a nurse practitioner? I wanted to care for women throughout the lifespan from childbearing to menopause Random fact I love to read historical fictions and romance novels... What’s on your bucket list? Alaskan cruise with my family One thing you would bring to a deserted islandlots of books and wine Your favorite emoji

It’s National Nurse Practitioner Week! We love both of our women’s health nurse practitioners and appreciate all the work they do to care for our patients! Lizette and Sarah! #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob

Due to inclement weather, our office will not open until 10 am. If you have an appointment before that time, someone from our office will call to have it rescheduled. Stay tuned for future updates.

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Share your story. Say their names. We are here with you in remembering and honoring your little ones. #Repost @thejoyfulmorning with @get_repost Share your story. Raise your hand and tell your story. One of the best ways to raise awareness is to tell our stories. It provides healing in your own heart as you remember and celebrate the baby you love. It gives other women a chance to say "me too!" and find comfort know...ing they aren't alone. And it raises awareness about pregnancy and infant loss and in turn becomes a crucial step in preventing such loss in the future. So let's tell our stories this month! @megawalker put together a list of Daily Writing Prompts perfect to share here on social media, one prompt for each day during the month of October. Swipe right to see the prompts or go download a pdf printable version over at www.themorning.com/socialstory Make sure to tag #myjoyfulmourning and @thejoyfulmorning so we can all follow along! See more

Last day of National Midwifery Week 2020! Spotlight on Sabrina Fernandez #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #midwivesmatter #NMW2020 #midwivesforequity #midwivesmakeadifference Why did you become a midwife? It was a culmination of a lot of life events that finally lead me to this place. Being a midwife is a privilege. Serving you is an honor! Random fact I love fried chicken Wednesdays at the hospital ... What’s on your bucket list? learn how to play the piano One thing you would bring to a deserted islandmy Instant Pot Your favorite emoji

Happy National Midwifery Week 2020! Spotlight on our newest midwife Catherine Assink #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #midwivesmatter #NMW2020 #midwivesforequity #midwivesmakeadifference Why did you become a midwife? I have always been amazed by the strength I see in women. Midwifery drew me in because of the philosophy of being with women regardless of the stage of life or circumstancethrough life’s joys and trials. Random fact I lived in South Africa for three... years before I became a midwife What’s on your bucket list? run a marathon One thing you would bring to a deserted islandA hammock Your favorite emoji

Happy National Midwifery Week 2020! Spotlight on our midwife Dixie Gilmore (pictured here with her family!) #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #midwivesmatter #NMW2020 #midwivesforequity #midwivesmakeadifference #midwivesforJustinTimberlake Why did you become a midwife? Actually, I think midwifery had me as I witnessed my first birth as a nursing student 30 years ago. I have had the privilege watching couples become families and being part of their birth story.I am sti...ll humbled and find midwifery so rewarding and fills my soul. Random fact I love to garden What’s on your bucket list? go on a safari One thing you would bring to a deserted islandJustin Timberlake Your favorite emoji

Happy National Midwifery Week 2020! Spotlight on our midwife Amy Wells #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #midwivesmatter #NMW2020 #midwivesforequity #midwivesmakeadifference Why did you become a midwife? I've always been drawn to midwifery. As a kid, I heard my mom rave about the midwives who helped with my sister'sbirth and how much easier they made the whole experience. That's my main goal now: to help each client and their family through the childbearing process as... smoothly as possible. That’s also my approach with GYN care, from choosing a first contraceptive through menopause and everything in between. My focus is always on the unique needs/concerns of the client in front of me. What can I do to help them through this experience? To me, that's what being a midwife is all about! Random fact I love to sing! Being able to sing as part of a group is one of the main things I'm missing right now, due to the pandemic. What’s on your bucket list? seeing the Grand Canyon One thing you would bring to a deserted islanda good read! Your favorite emoji

Happy National Midwifery Week 2020! Spotlight on our midwife Julia Smookler #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #midwivesmatter #NMW2020 #midwivesforequity #midwivesmakeadifference Why did you become a midwife? I’ve always had a desire to nurture and care for people. When I was younger, I would volunteer in hospitals. I initially was on a path to become an optometrist. It wasn’t until my rotation in undergrad nursing, that I was introduced to women’s healthcare and the awe... of labor and delivery. That forever changed the course of my career to focus on what I loved the most, women’s healthcare. Midwifery is such an amazing profession that allows me to care for the whole woman. It has been so rewarding!! Random fact Love to hike, bike, and travel What’s on your bucket list? travel to countries that I haven’t traveled to yet! One thing you would bring to a deserted islandGuessing my family is already there....an airstream/glamper ! Your favorite emoji , -sorry I have 2

Happy National Midwifery Week 2020! Spotlight on our midwife Kia Harrison-Wyatt #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #midwivesmatter #NMW2020 #midwivesforequity #midwivesmakeadifference Why did you become a midwife? I’ve been interested, and now passionate about women’s health since I was a little girl. It started as just a desire to deliver babies and grew into an amazing respect for women as a whole. I’m honored to take care of us and to be a part of so many special mome...nts. Midwifery was calling me way before I knew what a midwife was. Random fact I like to run What’s on your bucket list? Lactation consultant certification One thing you would bring to a deserted islandDonuts Your favorite emoji

Today is the start of National Midwifery Week 2020!! Let’s celebrate our lovely midwives. More to come.. #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #midwivesmatter #NMW2020 #midwivesforequity #midwivesmakeadifference

Early voting starts October 12! Or go to https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/ to request a ballot. #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #votingmatters

Congratulations to Rose Horton, our Women and Infants Director at Emory Decatur!

A sweet birthday party topped off by a loving engagement! Congrats family!!! #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob #loveinthetimeofcorona

Hey from your midwives and nurse practitioners (Lizette and Dixie not pictured)!! #decaturmidwifery #atlantagynob