Karen M. Shields, C.N.M. - M.S.N., Certified Nurse Midwife

As a Certified Nurse Midwife, I believe that caring for women is very much like caring for a friend. At Gentle Beginnings, we take the time to listen to you, to understand your special needs, to work with you as a partner in your health care.

We care for a broad range of women's needs: Whether you are considering your first pregnancy, or preparing for menopause. Emphasizing education and prevention, we focus on helping you achieve and maintain good health.

We provide routine gynecology for all women. Gentle Beginnings is affiliated with board-certified specialists in obstetrics and gynecology on staff at South Jersey Hospital.

Now delivering at the new maternity wing at South Jersey Hospital Elmer, with LDRP's, and the option of water birth.

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We're here to help each woman decide what's best for her.

Our Services include:

  • picture of babyPre-conception screenings and counseling

  • pregnancy testing

  • complete prenatal care

  • nutritional counseling

  • breast feeding consultations

  • labor and delivery in family-centered birthing rooms at SJH - Elmer

  • postpartum and follow-up care

  • water birth

  • routine gynecologic care including: breast and pelvic exams, Pap smears, treatment of urinary tract infections

  • prescription and counseling for birth control

  • assistance with peri- and post- menopausal symptoms

  • routine diagnostic screenings

  • health education programs

Member of the following professional organizations:

  • American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

 
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