Elizabeth Withnall, CNM

Elizabeth's many years of experience as a midwife continue to demonstrate to her the normal nature of childbirth and the strength of women to give birth. She strongly supports family centered childbirth, as she believes that the foundation of the family begins during the birthing and bonding process. She encourages women and their partners to be active participants in their care so that they better understand the process of pregnancy and childbirth. Elizabeth believes that pregnancy and birth are best cared for by midwives for optimal outcomes, and that care should be individualized to women's specific needs. She enjoys caring for women of all ages, and has a special interest in gynecologic care. When not taking care of women, Elizabeth enjoys biking, hiking, cooking, and traveling to far flung regions of the world.

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Specializes in Nurse Midwifery
Malpractice claims in New Mexico not available
No sanctions found
No board actions found

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Healthgrades does not collect malpractice information for New Mexico.
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Board Actions
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Conditions Treated

Abnormal Menstruation
Birth
Cervicitis
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Hypertension
Gynecologic Disorders
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
Normal Labor
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Pregnancy-Related Disorders
Premenstrual Syndrome
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis

Education

Medical School
Philadelphia University
Graduated in 2010
Undergraduate School
Excelsior College
Graduated in 2008

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships &
Professional Affiliations

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Specialties

Nurse Midwifery
Gynecology

Procedures Performed

Alternative Birthing Procedure
Birth Control
Breast Exam
Breastfeeding Counseling
Childbirth
Family Planning Services
Gynecological Examination
Implantable Birth Control
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal
Natural Childbirth
Nexplanon® Etonogestrel Implant
Normal Vaginal Delivery
Pap Smear
Pap Tests and Pelvic Exams
Pelvic Exams
Pregnancy Care, Adolescent
Prenatal Care and Counseling
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Well Woman Health Examination