LEWISTON — National Midwifery Week
will be celebrated Oct. 4 to 10. To commemorate the week, the midwives at Women’s Health Associates will offer free well woman
health screenings on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 7 and 8, at the practice, 330 Sabattus St.

The screening will include BMI, cholesterol, health risk appraisal and
health education. Information about midwifery and the practice will be on display from Monday to Friday, Oct. 5 to 9. 

“I’m always surprised that people think of midwives only in terms of maternity care and home births,” said Certified Nurse Midwife Jean Kahn. “Midwifery has come a long way over the decades. The midwives at Women’s Health Associates provide a wide array of services to women in all stages of life, including prenatal, maternity (in the hospital), postpartum and primary care.”

Improving the health of women goes deeper than treating physical ailments and preventative medicine. It’s listening to women’s concerns and helping get them the support they need. “Bringing home a baby is a wonderfully exciting time,” said Chris Gillis, CNM, at Women’s Health Associates, “but it can also be a stressful experience to provide all the items necessary to care for that bundle of joy.”

The midwives will also sponsor a diaper and baby clothes drive to distribute to families in need. Any new or gently used clothing, sizes newborn to 1-year-old or unopened packages of diapers may be dropped off at the Women’s Health Associates lobby, 330 Sabattus St.

The midwives at Women’s Health Associates have earned master’s degrees in their profession and are trained in nursing. They have passed national and state licensing exams to become certified. They perform specialty birthing services such as water birth and are supported by OB/GYNs within the practice.

To make an appointment for a free well woman
health screening, call Women’s Health Associates at 777-4300.