RUTH COBB, APRN, CNM, CPM
Ruth was born September 27, 1957 in Texas, but has been a resident of Oklahoma since she was a child. She has three wonderful children. Russell Paul (her firstborn), was born at home in 1975 when she was 17 years old. She had two lay-midwives in attendance. Ruth labored 12 hours, and he weighed 8 lb. 4 oz. Stephanie (2nd), weighing 7 lb.12 oz. was born in 1981 at Hillcrest Medical Center following 24 hours of failure to progress in a planned homebirth. She believes her posterior position, and the fall she had taken two days prior to the birth was responsible for the failure to progress. Clayton (last, but definitely not least) was born in 1983 at home with midwives attending. He weighed 9 lb. 6 oz. and she labored for 9 hours.
Ruth was actively catching babies through her last two pregnancies. She has 6 grandbabies! She was honored to actually catch two of them. Grandchildren are such a gift, she is loving it! Ruth’s family has been, and continues to be, very supportive of her practice, especially when the hours get long and tiring. She has to give them credit for the many sacrifices they’ve made to supporting having a midwife for a mother. Ruth is asked many times if she ever gets tired of the job and she can honestly say she gets tired, but never of the job. Midwifery is much of what defines who Ruth is.
- I believe birth is a natural physiological process that when nurtured, but otherwise left alone, will function beautifully. I am very aware that as a midwife, complications in birth need to be managed; however, as a rule I do not believe that normal birth must be “managed.”
- As a Christian, I believe that God created the woman’s body to powerfully and wonderfully bring forth children. Through the years, I have watched and assisted in this process with awe and respect. I believe this is the most incredible physical event we experience. Next to God and my family, there is nothing that gives me more satisfaction. I will try my best to be what you need. That means giving you the support, love, time, information and skilled midwifery care that will ensure an enjoyable home birth.
- I believe midwifery to be a “calling” and feel blessed to have the gift of midwifery in my life.
CNM, CPM
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – American College of Nurse Midwives
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) – Midwives Alliance of North America
In 1977, at the age of 19, Ruth began her apprenticeship with her aunt, a lay-midwife of 10 years midwifery experience. She has served in the Tulsa area since 1977, and much of her training began as “hands-on” experience. There are also countless hours of self-study and research. However, in 1997 Ruth began formal education towards a degree in nurse midwifery.
| Education/Experience | Institution | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | Northeastern State University | 2001-2002 |
| Associates Degree Nursing | Tulsa Community College | 1997-2001 |
| Associates Degree Liberal Arts | Tulsa Community College | 1997-2001 |
| Certified Professional Midwife | North American Registry of Midwives | 1997 |
| Certified Senior Midwife | Oklahoma Midwives Alliance | 1985-2005 |
| Nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician | 1983-1989 | |
| Certified in CPR (adult and infant) | 1983 – present | |
| Neonatal Resuscitation Program | 2005 – present | |
| Intensive Midwifery Studies | Maternity Center in El Paso, TX | 1977-1983 |
| Neonatal Symposium | St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, OK | 1986 |
| 18 months apprenticeship | 1977 – 1978 | |
| Masters of Science in Nursing Degree – Nurse Midwifery | State University of New York | 2002-2005 |
I believe midwifery to be a “calling” and feel blessed to have the gift of midwifery in my life.
ELIZABETH NORWOOD
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFE
Since she witnessed first home birth at the age of 12, Elizabeth has been fascinated by the miracle of birth. That was also where she met Ruth, as she was the midwife attending that delivery. Serving women and families during birth has been a lifelong aspiration, and it is truly her calling. Between working in 2 states with 15 different midwives, she has experienced birth in virtually all its many forms. This exposure has allowed her to become the knowledgeable and confident practitioner she is today. She loves attending births in any role, rather as the primary midwife, assisting midwife, or something in-between. Elizabeth has studied and practiced birth work for 8 years, 3 as a midwife. She has attended more than 300 births.
MARLITA CAMACHO
DOULA / MIDWIFE ASSISTANT
Marlita’s passion for birth started at a young age. She believes it was having a mom as a midwife that got her comfortable with birth. When it was time to have her own family, Marlita and her husband chose home birth with both of their biological children. They were later blessed with a daughter through adoption. In 2003, she started working as a doula, as well as volunteering with Crisis Pregnancy Outreach. She then decided to expand her services and become a Midwife Assistant because she wanted a more hands on approach, and her passion has always been natural birth. The midwives at Special Delivery have welcomed her and taught me so much and she is excited to be working with such an accomplished, well-established team!
JENNI ANTHEMATUM
OFFICE MGR / BIRTH ASST / DOULA / PLACENTA ENCAPUSULATOR
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