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Lydia Swailes, C.N.M.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Get to know Lydia

Lydia Swailes, M.S.N., A.R.N.P., C.N.M., grew up in the Quad Cities and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Nursing in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. She then worked at Genesis Medical Center in Labor and Delivery for 6 years! Lydia graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Master's degree specializing in Midwifery and Women's healthcare. Lydia joined The Group shortly after finishing her studies in 2012 and we are SO happy to have her! Lydia is married to Randy and together they have five amazing children - Gabriella, Eli, Race, Lola, and Rhye.

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Let us take a moment to get to know Lydia Swailes, C.N.M. at The Group as she explains why she chose a career in midwifery…

"I am not someone who always knew I wanted to be a nurse or midwife. I even felt a little lost in high school, trying to decide where to go and what to do," says Swailes. "One weekend in particular made me think about the possibility of a future in nursing!

"As a labor and delivery nurse, my stepmom would receive cards from former patients thanking her for her care and compassion. Her career really made a difference in the lives of others. This led me to the decision to enroll in nursing school at The University of Iowa. There I learned about obstetrics and became a labor and delivery nurse!

"During my first job, an obstetrician allowed me to assist in a delivery. I felt like I witnessed a miracle. I am fortunate to be a part of these miracles every day. Even on the hardest days, I cannot imagine doing anything else. I love making a difference in the lives of patients, no matter which stage they are in."

-Lydia Swailes, C.N.M. 



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