Karen Ruby Brown, CNM, MSN at UC San Diego Medical Center

"It is profoundly gratifying to be present at the moment of birth, a time when nothing else in the universe matters to this woman, and this baby, and this family. Such moments comprise but a small part of what we midwives do; they are enveloped in a relationship characterized by education, support, the belief that pregnancy and birth are usually normal physiological processes, and a watchful eye for when that is not the case. As experts in normal pregnancy and birth, we UCSD Midwives work closely with an extensive team of obstetricians, perinatologists, pediatricians, nurses, and doulas to ensure the safest and most satisfying passage for mother and baby. Every woman, every pregnancy, and every labor and birth is unique, and my greatest desire is to help women and their families navigate this layered, interesting terrain."

Board Certification:

American College of Nurse-Midwives

Experience:

A Certified Nurse-Midwife since 2001, Ms. Brown first practiced at a community hospital in coastal New Hampshire. She has worked at the UCSD Medical Center full time since 2003. She provides care in the Birth Center and Labor & Delivery. She sees pregnant clients at Comprehensive Health Center. Ms. Brown is a National Health Service Corps affiliate.

Languages other
than English:

Spanish

Education:

Yale University School of Nursing
New Haven, CT
Master of Science in Nursing, Midwifery Specialty

Hospital Affiliations:

UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla
UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest

Office Address:

UCSD Medical Center
200 West Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
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Last Updated May 9, 2007

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