Center for Midwifery at Longmont

09/26/2025

Sheridan Health Services is offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings. Cancer screenings can save lives and help people with a cancer diagnosis live longer.

Breast cancer screenings and cervical cancer screenings are available for patients:
Ages 21-64 (cervical)
Ages 40-64 (breast)
Colorado resident
Income ≤ 250% FPL
Consent to participate
No health insurance (some exemptions apply)

Call today to schedule a breast cancer screening or cervical cancer screening: 303-315-6150.

09/26/2025

At CU CFM–Longmont, intermittent auscultation is our standard of care for low-risk pregnancies. This simple, safe method of listening to your baby’s heartbeat during labor allows you more freedom to move, change positions, use the tub, and labor in ways that feel best to you—all while keeping you and your baby safe.

09/24/2025

Happy National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week! Certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives are part of this important group of providers that elevate the fields of medicine and nursing to ensure patients and communities receive safe, high-quality, evidence-based care.

09/22/2025

No two pregnancies, births, or postpartum periods are the same—and that’s beautiful. What you see on social media isn’t your story. Trust your journey, and reach out to your midwife at CU-CFM Longmont anytime you need support.

09/22/2025

Exciting news from CU College of Nursing! The college is expanding midwifery education with a new Master of Science in Midwifery program: https://zurl.co/AnWYT

The program was approved by the CU Board of Regents and is designed for students without a nursing degree to become midwives. We are thrilled to see CU Nursing working to make the profession more accessible and to increase access to midwifery care.

The University of Colorado Anschutz College of Nursing is expanding its midwifery education a new master of science in midwifery program. 

09/18/2025

Happy Fall! Please stop by and say hello at our last nursing nook for the Longmont Farmers Market this season. We are located at the south end of the market, across from some yummy pastries and apple cider.

We love seeing our former clients and their growing babies as well as new folks interested in midwifery care or donating human milk. We have a comfy space to sit and nurse, answer questions and catch up. We'll be there from 8am to 1pm.

Looking forward to seeing you!

09/15/2025

Did you know? Research shows that having a doula present during labor can lead to shorter labors, less need for interventions, and greater satisfaction with the birth experience.

At CU CFM–Longmont, we LOVE doulas and welcome them as part of your birth team. Together, we support you, your family, and your birth journey.

09/10/2025

It's natural to be curious and to search for answers during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—but remember, social media isn’t always the best place for medical advice. Every pregnancy and every body is unique.

If you have a question, big or small, our team is here to help! Call or message your midwife—we want to support you with safe, evidence-based care that’s personalized just for you.

08/29/2025

Happy Labor Day weekend. As a reminder, we will be CLOSED on Monday for Labor Day. We will be back in the office on Tuesday. Enjoy your long weekend!

08/26/2025

Join us in welcoming Christy Estoll, CNM, MS, CLC, who joined our midwifery team earlier this month.

Christy received her Master of Science in Nursing from CU College of Nursing and is a board-certified nurse midwife. She is currently working on her doctorate through the CU College of Nursing with a focus on vaginal breech birth education.

Before becoming a midwife, Christy spent 10 years as a labor and delivery nurse at Avista
Hospital in Louisville, CO and pursued education as a Certified Lactation Counselor to better support the breastfeeding relationship. Christy is particularly passionate about supporting individual choices and evidence-based care, striving to educate and empower people throughout their lifetime.

08/25/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Month!

Did you know that your body makes milk according to your baby’s caloric needs? This means that sometimes, when your baby is going through a growth spurt, they will nurse all the time. It can be normal in those moments to feel like you don’t have enough milk and this is why your baby is nursing so frequently. But if you forget about the clock and just feed your baby when they ask for it, your body will realize that they need more milk and will make it!

"I still remember sitting on the sofa with my firstborn 26 years ago, with my very sore ni***es, thinking, “oh no, he wants to nurse again already!”. I followed his lead and everything worked out. Breastfeeding can be hard, so reach out to your midwives for support and resources. We can help!"
-Ana Williams, CU Center for Midwifery-Longmont Lead & Senior Instructor for .

08/22/2025

Making milk for your baby is an incredible feat. We often talk about the benefits for babies, that they will get sick less often, get well quicker, and be protected from illness in the short and long term, but did you know that it also protects YOUR long term health?

Breastfeeding reduces your risk of breast and ovarian cancers, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Immediately following birth, it helps your uterus to contract so you don’t bleed excessively.

The best part, breastfeeding makes you release oxytocin, the love hormone, which is relaxing and makes you feel good while you bond with your baby! Breastfeeding can also be overwhelming, especially in the beginning, but also months into it. Your midwives are here to support you and provide you with resources. Please reach out if you have questions or need help.

Photo: Kelly Devine Arch DNP, CNM, CLC, certified nurse-midwife