Kayla Cushner, CNM
Nurse Midwife
Affiliations
- Hospital Affiliations
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Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
- Medical Affiliations
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Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Practice Locations
Credentials & Notables
- Education:
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Yale School of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing
- Licensure and Special Certification:
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AMCB Certified Nurse-Midwife
Languages
- Primary Language(s)
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English
- Additional Language(s)
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American Sign Language (Basic)
Special Areas of Interest
Centering pregnancy, Complementary alternative medicine, Family planning, Teenage healthcare
Additional Information
Community Activities
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Personal Interests
Kayla lives with her husband, her son Rivers, and their dog Moose. On her days away from work, she loves walking on East Cliff, hiking in Nisene, and running into families that she has cared for as a midwife!
Philosophy of Care
Kayla loves working with women and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. She has a particular interest in integrating complimentary alternative medicine into her midwifery practice. Kayla is a Centering Pregnancy facilitator and loves providing prenatal care in the group setting in addition to traditional 1:1 care. She also loves working with teens as they start to seek women's healthcare.
Patient Stories
Midwives Go Mainstream
A once unconventional birthing choice in the U.S. is growing in popularity.
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