UMMC Madison expands women’s care with new midwifery clinic

By Rachel Vanderford University of Mississippi Medical Center

JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is expanding its services with a new midwifery clinic at UMMC Madison. It is the first midwifery clinic to open off the main UMMC campus that offers care five days a week.

In August, Zeveunna Hackett and Jumon Walker of Yazoo City welcomed their second baby boy, Zavien. Zavien’s older brother, Jumon Walker Jr. was delivered at UMMC last February, but this was Hackett’s first pregnancy where a nurse-midwife was her primary partner in care. Nurse-midwife Kim Rickard cared for Hackett during her pregnancy and follow-up care.

“She made me feel comfortable and truly listened to my concerns, which put me at ease during my visit,” s