{"id":369,"date":"2019-04-12T15:10:47","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T19:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nortonhealthcaretest1.flywheelsites.com\/?page_id=369"},"modified":"2026-05-04T16:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:48:18","slug":"labor-nurse-midwife","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/labor-and-delivery\/labor-nurse-midwife\/","title":{"rendered":"Labor and Delivery Nurses and Certified Nurse Midwives at Norton Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"card card-callout float-xl-end ms-xl-3  w-xl-35 text-center\">\n\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\n\n<i class=\"fa-light text-primary mb-3 fa-5x fa-person-pregnant\" ><\/i>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-newly-pregnant\">Newly Pregnant?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re here for you \u2013 and everything to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Call our <em>Welcome to Pregnancy Connection Line<\/em> to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Find a provider \u2022 Schedule your first prenatal visit \u2022<br> Get pregnancy information<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-button\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"tel:+15025592229\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-primary\"\n\t>\n\t\t(502) 559-2229 (BABY)\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-labor-and-delivery-nurses\">Labor and Delivery Nurses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labor and delivery nurses play a crucial role during the entire childbirth experience, including early and active labor, delivery and the immediate postpartum period. Norton Healthcare\u2019s labor and delivery nurses are highly trained and committed to providing the best care, as well as comfort and encouragement along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our No. 1 goal is to deliver healthy babies and help moms navigate the process safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The responsibilities of a labor and delivery nurse include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitor mom\u2019s and baby\u2019s vital signs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time contractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coach moms throughout labor and delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and assist with handling any complications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help administer medications and epidurals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist doctor or midwife as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-certified-nurse-midwives-cnms\">Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to work with a nurse midwife for your pregnancy and delivery care? Norton Healthcare established a midwifery practice as part of our commitment to meeting the unique needs of all expectant mothers. We have certi\ufb01ed nurse midwives who provide comprehensive, family-centered maternity care from the first prenatal visit through labor and delivery, and after the birth of your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"providers-locations-sidebar\">\n      <div id=\"Midwives\" class=\"card my-5\">\n      <div class=\"card-header bg-primary-soft py-3\">\n        <h5 class=\"mb-0\">Midwives<\/h5>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\n        <div id=\"providers_1\" class=\"row gy-3\">\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Kimberly+S+Barnes\/490051\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/500\/barnes-kimberly-1295190312.jpg\" alt=\"Kimberly S Barnes, APRN\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Kimberly+S+Barnes\/490051\" target=\"_blank\">Kimberly S Barnes, APRN,  CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Midwifery<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Melissa+H+Courtney\/3215342\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/200\/courtney-melissa-1255345278.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa H Courtney, APRN\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Melissa+H+Courtney\/3215342\" target=\"_blank\">Melissa H Courtney, APRN,  CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Midwifery, Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Kathryn+L+Melvin\/1271953\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/500\/melvin-kathryn-1285149864.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn L Melvin, APRN\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Kathryn+L+Melvin\/1271953\" target=\"_blank\">Kathryn L Melvin, APRN,  CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Midwifery, Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                                        <div class=\"provider-reviews\">\n                      <div class=\"stars-outer\">\n                        <div class=\"stars-inner\" style=\"width:96%\"><\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <span class=\"text-xs\">(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Kathryn+L+Melvin\/1271953#provider-details-reviews\">35<\/a>)<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Katana+M+Ratliff\/6896546\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/500\/ratliff-katana-1174293039.jpg\" alt=\"Katana M Ratliff, APRN\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Katana+M+Ratliff\/6896546\" target=\"_blank\">Katana M Ratliff, APRN,  CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Midwifery, Obstetric Hospitalist<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Danielle+C+Ray\/6743860\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/500\/ray-danielle-1245068683.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle C Ray, APRN\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Danielle+C+Ray\/6743860\" target=\"_blank\">Danielle C Ray, APRN<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Obstetric Hospitalist, Midwifery<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Danielle+M+Roberts\/1102980\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/500\/roberts-danielle-1023525284.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle M Roberts, APRN\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Danielle+M+Roberts\/1102980\" target=\"_blank\">Danielle M Roberts, APRN,  CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Midwifery<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                                        <div class=\"provider-reviews\">\n                      <div class=\"stars-outer\">\n                        <div class=\"stars-inner\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <span class=\"text-xs\">(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Danielle+M+Roberts\/1102980#provider-details-reviews\">53<\/a>)<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Terra+S+Smith\/3197777\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/500\/rhoades-terra-1982362307.jpg\" alt=\"Terra S Smith, APRN\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Terra+S+Smith\/3197777\" target=\"_blank\">Terra S Smith, APRN,  CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Midwifery, Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                                        <div class=\"provider-reviews\">\n                      <div class=\"stars-outer\">\n                        <div class=\"stars-inner\" style=\"width:92%\"><\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <span class=\"text-xs\">(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Terra+S+Smith\/3197777#provider-details-reviews\">54<\/a>)<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Mallorie+L+Willis\/3100858\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/500\/willis-mallorie-1720830102.jpg\" alt=\"Mallorie L Willis, APRN\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Mallorie+L+Willis\/3100858\" target=\"_blank\">Mallorie L Willis, APRN,  CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Midwifery, Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                                        <div class=\"provider-reviews\">\n                      <div class=\"stars-outer\">\n                        <div class=\"stars-inner\" style=\"width:94%\"><\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <span class=\"text-xs\">(<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Mallorie+L+Willis\/3100858#provider-details-reviews\">52<\/a>)<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                   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<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-md-6\">\n              <div class=\"related-provider align-items-start\">\n                                <a class=\"provider-image rounded shadow\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Kourtney+B+Martin\/2782980\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid provider-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-images.kyruus.com\/providermatch\/norton\/photos\/500\/martin-kourtney-1952072571.jpg\" alt=\"Kourtney B Martin, CNM\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Kourtney+B+Martin\/2782980\" target=\"_blank\">Kourtney B Martin, CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Women&#039;s Health, Midwifery<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                                        <div 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src=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/themes\/norton-parent-theme\/assets\/images\/provider_default.png\" alt=\"Bethany A Petrey, CNM\" \/><\/a>\n\n                                <div class=\"provider-info\">\n                  <h6 class=\"title mb-0 lh-sm\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/providers.nortonhealthcare.com\/provider\/Bethany+A+Petrey\/6811985\" target=\"_blank\">Bethany A Petrey, CNM<\/a>\n                    <p class=\"text-xs text-muted mb-0\">Midwifery<\/p>\n                  <\/h6>\n\n                                    \n                                                    <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- Insurance Modal -->\n\n<!-- Insurance Modal -->\n<div class=\"modal fade\" id=\"insuranceModal\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"insuranceModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg modal-dialog-centered 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If you have insurance, your copay amount will depend on your plan. For self-pay patients, the cost of a visit typically ranges from $100 to $250, depending on the services provided. There may be additional charges for services such as lab tests or X-rays.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have questions about your bill or need assistance with payment options, you can contact Norton Healthcare customer service at (502) 479-6300 or (800) 874-3979.<\/p><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"modal-footer\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-callout    \">\n\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-from-norton-women-s-care\">What to Expect from Norton Women\u2019s Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More mothers in Louisville and Southern Indiana choose to deliver their babies at Norton Hospital or Norton Women\u2019s &amp; Children\u2019s Hospital than with any other hospital system in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/maternity-badge-usnwr-2026-150x145.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1168107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/maternity-badge-usnwr-2026-150x145.png 150w, https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/maternity-badge-usnwr-2026.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We deliver more than 8,000 babies a year. We\u2019re close to you with more than 90 providers at more than 25 locations around Louisville and Southern Indiana. Choosing Norton Women\u2019s Care gives you many options for how delivery day could go \u2014 all with the confidence of knowing that our obstetrics and pediatric specialists are there to help. With Norton Women\u2019s Care, you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/obstetrics-and-gynecology\/services\/pregnancy\/during-pregnancy\/choosing-birth-option\">The birth experience you want<\/a>: You can choose natural childbirth, a midwife, labor tub, nitrous oxide and other birthing options. 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