Kimberly Rickard Certified Nurse Midwife

11/24/2025

Congratulations to Laurie! One of the fantastic lactation consultants you will meet at UMMC!

For 15 years, Laurie McHenry, RN, BSN, IBCLC, has been supporting families at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – spending 13 of those years in the lactation office. As a nurse educator, she works alongside four fellow lactation nurses and a dietitian, providing education & compassionate care to every postpartum patient, as well as to families across the hospital in need of lactation support.

Patient education comes naturally to Laurie, and she approaches it with empathy & empowerment at the forefront. Her goal is to ensure families feel informed, supported, and confident in making feeding decisions that are right for them. 🎉 Learn more at cheerequity.org/champions.

11/23/2025

I am often asked what is the difference between a Certified Nurse Midwife and an OB/GYN. I often recommend Spinning Babies to clients for activities they can use throughout their pregnancy and labor and I thought this was a splendid video explaining the unique underpinnings of Midwifery.

11/18/2025

Join us for Q&A.
It’s a great time to meet the team and ask any questions about what makes Midwifery care great!

Curious about midwifery care?💙 Join us live on December 2nd at noon to get your questions answered and learn about the services available to you and what our clinic has to offer!📱

Click here to join: https://umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID=mbaa048449d47d02f85e5e96b72293327

11/18/2025

Highly recommend! One of the best 😊

Meet the Physician: Dr. Leigh Campbell

We’re proud to introduce Dr. Campbell, a board-certified pediatrician, neonatologist, and lactation medicine physician at Bloom & Grow Lactation Medicine. She provides compassionate, evidence-based, physician-led lactation care designed to support both you and your baby in this new season.

At Bloom & Grow Lactation Medicine, we collaborate closely with your pediatrician and obstetrician, ensuring seamless, comprehensive support for your feeding journey. Our care begins with a 60–90 minute consultation, allowing time to deeply address both maternal and newborn needs.

*By appointment only. Schedule your visit today!
https://www.bloomandgrowlactation.com/

10/29/2025

We are hiring!

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be u...

10/20/2025

Mississippi Midwifery History at UMMC

From a single hospital ward in 1955 to a statewide network of specialists, UMMC’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has shaped the course of women’s health in Mississippi. Seventy years later, its impact is measured in generations of mothers and babies whose lives began with dedicated prov...

10/17/2025

10/13/2025

UMMC is expanding access to maternal care with the opening of its new nurse-midwifery clinic at UMMC Madison. The first clinic staffed entirely by certified nurse midwives is already making a difference for growing Mississippi families.

10/12/2025

ACNM Day #2
Fun with friends old and new!
And a little more learning

10/11/2025

ACNM Day #1
Starting the day off with Breia Loft’s presentation on Obesity in Pregnancy: Caring for Patients in Larger Bodies