The Nurse Midwifery Group at Swedish Covenant Hospital offers the services of certified nurse-midwives, who can help you during childbirth or any other stage of your life. The nurse-midwives' philosophy of care is to empower women by educating you, listening to your concerns and encouraging you to become an active participant in your health care. The nurse-midwifery group at Swedish Covenant Hospital prides itself on developing a partnership with you through a holistic approach to your health and open communication. By treating you as a partner in your health — whether that's the birth of your child or routine women's health care — nurse-midwives foster a supportive and empowering atmosphere.