Bethany Thompson, APRN, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife
My specialties:
- Midwifery
Professional interests:
- Physiologic birth
- Prenatal care
- Preconception counseling
- Adolescent health
- Contraceptive counseling
- Breastfeeding
Practice philosophy: As a midwife I seek to empower patients. I believe each individual comes with a unique set of circumstances, and I strive to guide patient’s to a solution that will work best for them.
What are you passionate about and why? I believe knowledge is power. I am passionate about ensuring patient's in my care feel well informed and confident in the decisions we make together.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A veterinarian.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a midwife so that I can advocate for women. I knew this was the career for me when I witnessed my first birth as a nursing student. I explored many other specialties but my heart landed here.
What is something you have learned from your patients? My patient's have taught me the importance of being present in each encounter.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? I enjoy that I don't know what will come my way each day.
What is your personal health goal? To spend time outside every day.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Each day I try to get in some type of movement. I strive for consistency over perfection.
What are you most proud of? Becoming a mom.
Credentials
- APRN
- CNM
Board-certified specialties
- Midwifery
Personal interests
- Spending time with family
Educational institutions
- Georgetown University
Years of experience
- 2
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
- The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children's Minnesota
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)