Well Woman Care
Personalized and Gentle Wellness
That’s right, midwives are so much more than pregnancy and babies, we can also provide and specialize in well women care! We can do your annual exams, pap smears, and address any concerns you may have about your body. If you would like to make a women’s health appointment with us, please reach out, we would love to help you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose a Midwife as my provider even if I'm not pregnant?
Yes. A common misconception about midwives is that they only provide obstetrical care. While pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum care are certainly integral parts of midwifery, midwives also provide comprehensive gynecological care for women of all ages. From adolescent GYN care to preconception counseling, OB and even post-menopausal care, Gold Soul Midwifery is here to care for women for life.
What is included in a Well Woman Annual Exams?
You no longer need to dread your annual exam! The well-woman exam is a holistic visit for women of all ages. The exam offers women an opportunity to discuss any concerns she may have as well as to learn about options for care. We offer a comfortable setting to even bring young women having their very first well-woman exam.
Can a midwife perform a pap smear?
Yes, we can do pap smears. We follow ASCCP guidelines and in the most comfortable manner possible. All of our clients report having no pain and that it is the best pap smear they’ve ever had!
Do midwives offer family planning services?
We offer women counseling on a wide range of options for birth control from abstinence and natural family planning to diaphragms to IUD’s and Oral Contraceptive pills.
Can midwives do breast scans?
Gold Soul Midwifery is pleased to offer breast exams in a painless, non-invasive manner as an early detection program to identify activity in the breast that could lead to cancerous growth.
Do midwives provide STD care?
Talk is one of the most important pieces related to STD care. We want you to feel comfortable asking questions and addressing concerns related to STDs. Our midwives will provide you with facts and options related to STDs to decrease stress. Testing is important if you are sexually active. You always can discuss recommended testing with your midwife at your next visit. Treatment is essential if any testing comes back positive. The midwives will work with you to prescribe the right treatment. Here at Gold Soul Midwifery your information is confidential and the midwives are there to talk about questions or concerns related to STDs. Our goal is to provide you with the information, knowledge, and treatment to lead a healthy life.