Midwifery near Overland Park, KS

Biography: Leslie Porch, CNM is a board-certified nurse midwife with Midwest Perinatal Associates located in Overland Park, KS. Leslie enjoys supporting and assisting women through the process of childbirth and pregnancies of all kind, and has special interest in caring for her patients that have been determined to be high risk. She is passionate about providing specialized expertise to mothers in the antenatal and postnatal period, as well as preventive well-woman care and gynecological care. Leslie earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honors at the University of Kansas. After some years working in various clinical and hospital settings, she went on to complete a Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery at Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing. Leslie is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Biography: I have been practicing in Overland Park since 2002. My various practice experiences have brought me to value the practice philosophy at The Women's Healthcare Group. I really enjoy the physicians and nurse midwives that I have the privilege of working with every day. We truly are a team.My fascination with pregnancy and birth began at a young age. I honestly remember my dolls having babies with calculated due dates. I love all aspects of women's health from gynecology to pregnancy and delivery. I try to always listen to women and really hear what they are telling me. I want them to feel comfortable talking openly with me about all of their concerns.I chose to become a Certified Nurse Midwife because I love the education side of my job. I truly believe that if you teach and empower women to make healthy nutritional and lifestyle choices that it improves outcomes in all aspects of their lives.I definitely am a birth junkie. It is such a thrill to bring babies into waiting arms for the first time. I love helping couples through the birth process with respect and choice.

Care Philosophy: As we move through life through struggles, loss, and joy I recognize that we are all in this together. We will work together to create personalized care plans based on individual needs, which can change from year to year as life happens. Yearly visits are the perfect opportunity to ensure that our health is optimal and our screenings are up to date. Throughout a women's life, there are abundant opportunities for education such as preventative care, screening, treatment, and mental well-being. It is vital that informed decision-making opportunities are available utilizing evidenced based medicine as well as holistic approaches for making the best decisions for our healthcare needs.

Care Philosophy: The word midwife means with women and that is at the center of my care philosophy. I seek to emphasize the importance of education and informed consent in my care. I strive to empower women to be active participants in their care and help them achieve their health goals.

Care Philosophy: I strongly believe that women should be well educated, and I strive to provide evidence-based research to support them on their journey.