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Andrea Altomaro

Andrea Altomaro MS, CNM, IBCLC has been nurse-midwife since 2012 and is currently working for the Henry Ford Health System. Andrea knew from a young age that she was interested in pregnancy and birth, and decided to become a nurse. When she learned about the role of certified nurse midwives when she was in nursing school, she knew she had found her path.

Andrea graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and from the University of Michigan with a Master’s Degree in Science for Nurse-Midwifery. She practices full-scope midwifery care at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

“I’m so grateful for all the families that allow me into their lives during their pregnancies and birthing times. It is so special to see the strength, power, and grace of the birthing person as they bring their babies into the world.”

Secrets, New Beginnings, and Motherhood: Reflecting on Season 13

Secrets, New Beginnings, and Motherhood: Reflecting on Season 13

by Andrea Altomaro | May 07, 2024

The season finale wonderfully tied up many storylines while shining light on the joy and the hardships of midwifery and the importance of having friends and colleagues for support.

Advocacy and Mandatory Reporting

Advocacy and Mandatory Reporting

by Andrea Altomaro | April 30, 2024

Midwives, like all medical professionals, are “mandated reporters," meaning if we suspect child abuse or neglect present, we are required to report it to the appropriate authorities.

Nurturing Compassion and Boundaries

Nurturing Compassion and Boundaries

by Andrea Altomaro | April 23, 2024

Mothers will often try and do everything to best protect their children, even if it means making decisions that are difficult to understand. As midwives, we face similar dilemmas.

The Impact of Support

The Impact of Support

by Andrea Altomaro | April 16, 2024

The support shown to patients and new parents can go a long way. Episode 5 encapsulates the emotional waves that come with the territory of midwifery and parenthood.

Empowering Future Generations of Midwives

Empowering Future Generations of Midwives

by Andrea Altomaro | April 09, 2024

While midwifery education has evolved and shifted over the years, the core values of compassion, advocacy, and personalized care remain unchanged.

Collaborative Midwifery Care for Complex Pregnancies

Collaborative Midwifery Care for Complex Pregnancies

by Andrea Altomaro | April 02, 2024

As a midwife, a supportive team is crucial for handling moderate or high-risk situations. When times get tough for your patients, extending a hand of emotional support can go a long way.

The Power of Connection: Improving Care Through Midwifery Support

The Power of Connection: Improving Care Through Midwifery Support

by Andrea Altomaro | March 26, 2024

Everyone deserves quality health care. Having a community of medical professionals to refer patients to when you’ve extended past the own scope of your practice is paramount.

A Midwife’s Touch: Easing Challenging Birth Experiences

A Midwife’s Touch: Easing Challenging Birth Experiences

by Andrea Altomaro | March 19, 2024

The season premiere captures the complex complications that accompany child birth and the importance for midwives to remain calm in the face of difficulty.

Go Where Love Is, Because That Is Where Life Is

Go Where Love Is, Because That Is Where Life Is

by Andrea Altomaro | May 07, 2023

Season 12 came to a close with us experiencing some of the highest highs and lowest lows, all within the last hour.

When Love Requires Sacrifice

When Love Requires Sacrifice

by Andrea Altomaro | April 30, 2023

We all make the best decisions we can with the information we have at the time, using our love to drive us forward.

Support Systems are Crucial: Everybody Needs Somebody

Support Systems are Crucial: Everybody Needs Somebody

by Andrea Altomaro | April 24, 2023

There were so many ways that adequate support would have changed much in the lives of the characters this week.

by Andrea Altomaro | April 16, 2023

This was a heavy episode, as many have been, but the beauty was not lost on me.