Meet Krysta Ramirez Henry, Certified Nurse Midwife!

Krysta Ramirez Henry, MS, CNM, has provided full-scope midwifery care at Western Missouri Women’s Health Center since 2011. 

During this time, she has helped approximately 1,000 women welcome their baby into the world! Krysta says one of the best parts of practicing in a small rural community is the opportunity to watch “her babies” grow as she sees them around town.

In her addition to her role as a provider, in 2019, Krysta co-founded Mother’s Matter, a local postpartum depression support group for her community.

She is also clinical faculty at the University of Kansas, where she teaches didactic and practicum courses in midwifery and advanced practice nursing. Krysta is a recipient of the 2020 American College of Nurse-Midwives Excellence in Teaching Award. Krysta is expected to graduate in May 2021 from the University of Missouri Kansas-City with her Doctor of Nursing Practice.

 

Continuing the Journey

Our Childbirth Class includes:

  1. Hands-on teaching about monitors and equipment used in the delivery room.
  2. Information on pain control options (with or without medications)
  3. Information about procedures available: C-sections, circumcisions, assisted deliveries, epidurals, etc.
  4. Discussion of what to expect during your stay at our Birthing Center.

Breastfeeding and Infant Care classes include:

  1. Meet other moms and soon-to-be-moms to create a network of breastfeeding support.
  2. Learn about the unexpected struggles of breastfeeding and de-bunk breastfeeding myths.
  3. Learn more about infant care and have your questions answered.

If you are considering delivering at WMMC’s Obstetrics Department or would like to register for a class, call (660) 262-7514. Learn more about the WMMC birthing experience by reading Elizabeth’s Story.

Other Recent Posts by WMMC:

A History of the Midwives at WMMC

Preparing for Delivery: When to Go to the Hospital

 

About Western Missouri Medical Center

Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is a fully-accredited acute care county medical center located in Warrensburg, MO. WMMC prides itself in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedic and general surgery, family healthcare, internal medicine, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, rehabilitation services and more. Inpatient services include medical, surgical, intensive, obstetrical, orthopedic, pediatric and skilled nursing care, as well as a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic outpatient services. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Learn more at WMMC.com.