Kathleen VanDegeissen, CNM, MN

Our guest this week is Kathleen VanDegeissen, CNM, MN, founder of North Houston Birth Center. She will tell us the history of North Houston Birth Center and bring us up to date on the status of the practice. She will also share the advantages of using the practice and what you could expect. She will also share some recent changes in Medicare which may end the availability of this service to the community. Certified Nurse Midwife since 1994, Kathleen VanDegiessen has been a Certified Nurse Midwife for nearly three decades, indicating her expertise in providing healthcare and support to pregnant women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. · Masters in Nursing 1995: Obtaining a Master’s degree in Nursing demonstrates a high level of education and specialization in the field of midwifery. · Registered Nurse for 25 years: With 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Kathleen likely gained a strong foundation in healthcare before specializing in midwifery. · Worked as a staff midwife at Baylor College of Medicine for 4 years: Her work at Baylor College of Medicine indicates a dedication to providing midwifery care in a hospital setting. · Started a Midwifery service at a small community hospital for 6 years: Her experience in starting a midwifery service at a small community hospital demonstrates her leadership and commitment to expanding midwifery care to underserved areas. · Started a free-standing Midwifery service at North Houston Birth Center in 2005: Establishing a free-standing midwifery service suggests her entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to providing women with alternative birthing options. · Continues with full scope Midwifery: Kathleen VanDegiessen’s dedication to full-scope midwifery means she provides a wide range of healthcare services to expectant mothers, from prenatal care to delivery and postpartum care. Her extensive experience, education, and career achievements suggest a passion for women’s healthcare and a significant contribution to the field of midwifery Kathleen VanDegeissen, CNM, MN https://wholemothershow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261026-Whole-Mother-Show-North-Houston-Birth-Center-Kathy-Vandegeissen-001.mp3