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Linda Given Welch, CNM

Linda Given Welch
Certified Nurse Midwife
Women's Health Specialists, Chicago

"I have been involved in the health care of women and their families for almost twenty years as a nurse, clinical instructor and nurse-midwife. The most rewarding aspect of nurse-midwifery for me is the privilege of being involved in a woman's life from adolescence through the childbearing years and beyond. I recently had the pleasure of delivering one of my very first patients' fourth baby - what a wonderful job this is!"

Photo: Linda Given Welch holding one-day-old Joey Belcaster

Linda Given Welch, CNM, received her nursing degree from St. Francis Nursing School. Continuing her training at the College of St. Francis, Linda received a Bachelor of Health Science degree, followed by a Master of Science degree at Rush University. Linda completed her training at the University of Illinois and received her degree as a certified nurse midwife in 1992.

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