A midwife is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each client is provided a call schedule with the midwives’ home phone numbers and pager numbers. These numbers are also available on the voice mail at the main number (828)236-0032. Clients may also leave voice mail messages at this number and these will be answered during regular office hours.

Hospital births are provided at MISSION HOSPITALS in Asheville, NC. MISSION provides a home-like atmosphere with supportive nursing staff. Many NEW DAWN clients especially appreciate the beautiful water birth room. Our consulting physicians, WNC OB/GYN, or one of the other Obstetrician-Gynecologists at Mission is always available for consultation, co-management or referral.

We provide gynecological care for women of all ages.

This includes working with very young women on sensitive health and sexuality issues as well as providing annual PAP’s and physicals, prescribing oral contraceptives and providing information on other forms of birth control such as fertility awareness (natural family planning). We also fit women for cervical caps and diaphragms.

For established clients, we offer primary care within the scope of nurse-midwifery.

This means we can take care of upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, vaginal conditions and other minor illnesses. We do prescribe medications as well as alternative remedies. For conditions beyond our scope, we may consult with a physician, co-manage or refer to a specialist. We have a supervising physician who is available to the midwives around the clock. We also make referrals to alternative care providers in the community.