Connie Mann, FNP

As a certified nurse-midwife and women's health nurse practitioner, I find it an honor to be one of the first points of contact for women as they start to regularly access healthcare. I want women to have confidence in their bodies and their intuition throughout their life. \n In pregnancy and beyond, I integrate a holistic approach to maintaining health and optimizing outcomes. It is a joy to walk alongside women during life's small and big moments, providing them with expert advice and care. I believe every woman deserves a provider to be their partner in health and to guide them in, but not dictate, their care. \n If you ever see a cargo bike on a Charlotte greenway piled high with three kids, it's probably me pedaling it. I love being outside with my family. I also love to travel and to explore Charlotte's ever-growing food scene.

I always knew I wanted to be a midwife. Earlier in my life, I lived in Europe, where I had all of my children with midwives. I saw the benefits I got from the holistic, patient-centered midwifery care I received. I knew I wanted to be part of bringing that care to childbearing people wherever I lived. That is why I have now devoted my career to midwifery. Outside of work, you can often find me enjoying a book. I am ravenous reader of fiction of all types. I'm always up for a good book recommendation. When I get time away, I love to travel with my family and explore close to home, or other parts of the world.

I was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom when my two grown sons were young. When they went to middle school, I felt a strong desire to encourage and support women on their journeys through life. I decided to pursue nursing and returned to school to train for a new career. \n In the more than 30 years since then, I've served as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a RN in Labor & Delivery and in the ER, a family nurse practitioner and finally, a certified nurse-midwife. \n My approach to healthcare is to first get to know the patient in front of me. Each woman is unique, and I always begin by asking about her and her health goals. Women trust me with their healthcare because of my years of experience and how I share information in an easy-to-understand way. \n Through shared decision-making, I work with patients on establishing a plan of care they feel comfortable with. I provide education and guidance, but it's up to the patient to determine the best option for her. \n My husband and best friend, Pete, and I have been married for more than 45 years and have two awesome daughters-in-law and six amazing grandchildren. They live nearby, and I consider them my favorite hobbies! I attend as many of their sports and school activities as I can and love spoiling them at the "cousin sleepovers" - complete with extra-large s'mores and other treats, swimming, tubing, games and more - we host. In my free time, I enjoy celebrating and growing in my faith, reading and watching "Law & Order" and other crime dramas.