Lysa Long, CNM

My first child was delivered by a midwife - and during the birth, she made me feel supported and empowered. I knew then that I wanted to provide that same encouragement to other women. I left my previous career to become a midwife. \n I think of the patient/provider relationship as a team. I'm not the boss; my job is to educate and guide my patients through pregnancy and support whatever choices they make for themselves. I strive to deliver the best, most personalized care possible and ensure my patients feel confident and supported. \n I was a teenage mom and had a wonderful experience delivering my first child. When I had my second baby, I felt judged. Pregnancy should be a joyful, anticipatory time. There's never any judgment in my office. \n My husband and I have two adult children, Elizabeth and Logan. We love to travel and have a goal of visiting at least two-thirds of the 63 national parks in America. I love to do anything outdoors and am always up for a camping trip. \n Other hobbies include reading; playing with our dogs, Delilah and Dexter; and dreaming up new DIY projects. I'm always trying to convince my husband that it's time to embark on our next DIY home-improvement effort.

I discovered my passion for midwifery early in my nursing career and through my own birth experiences. Being cared for by midwives during the birth of my second child inspired me to pursue this path. My journey came full circle when I had the opportunity to be mentored by - and eventually work alongside - the same exceptional midwives who supported me during that transformative time. \n My role as a midwife is to support and guide families through this milestone and everything leading up to it. I prioritize shared decision-making to ensure that my patients have the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their care. \n By fostering a trusting relationship built on respect, education and open communication, I empower mothers-to-be to take an active role in their health and birth journeys. In addition to caring for women during pregnancy and delivery, I also provide patient-centered care for women throughout all stages of their lives. \n Being fluent in Spanish allows me to connect with and support a diverse range of patients. \n Outside work, I love spending time with my husband and two children. My hobbies include reading and spending time in nature.

As a high school student in Nigeria, I learned about the alarming number of women who died or experienced severe complications during childbirth. I became determined to find solutions to these issues. A few years later, when I moved to the United States to attend college, I read research done by the World Health Organization that showed midwives and skilled birth attendants were key factors in ensuring that women worldwide enjoy favorable outcomes during childbirth. I knew immediately that becoming a midwife would allow me to be part of the solution. \n I now work each day to provide empathetic, compassionate and evidence-based care to each patient I see. I hope to change the narrative around pregnancy and birth from one of fear and discomfort to one of joy, excitement and strength. I love to work collaboratively with patients so they can make informed decisions about their health. I believe all women deserve to have safe and satisfying birth experiences, and to feel seen, heard, valued and respected during their care. I want to help women sort through all the information they see online and help them figure out what can be trusted. I strive to be the voice of calm and reason for them so they can focus on their health and their families. \n My amazing, supportive husband and I have two lovely children who keep us both busy. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to audiobooks and traveling.