About the Midwife
First & foremost I am a follower of Christ, and it is He who called me to midwifery. I discovered my passion for birth in 1997 when I first experienced labor and delivery in nursing school, the power & raw emotion was utterly intoxicating. I graduated with my Bachelors in nursing from the University of Texas in Arlington & have been a part of birth ever since. I am drawn naturally to women & babies, I don’t seek them out however I always seem to find & admire them.
After 20+ years as a nurse, I wanted more than a 12-hour connection with the women I cared for. I had a desire to build a relationship while providing care throughout pregnancy & birth. I felt a strong calling from God, and many doors opened I couldn’t imagine I would ever walkthrough.
I graduated with a Masters's degree in Midwifery from Texas Tech.
Midwifery has become a mission for me. It brings me great joy to pour into women, advocating for & supporting them through education & a genuine desire to help them achieve the birth they have dreamed of. I believe this mission will cross many borders as I encourage women to birth naturally and empowered.
I learned about out-of-hospital birth during my clinical practice and enjoyed it so much I knew I wanted to practice outside of the hospital. Pregnancy & birth is a natural & normal process of life, removing medicine from birth allows the natural physiology to shine through, restoring the majesty of birth.
~Jennifer Razis
Midwife on Mission:
Midwifery is a calling and a mission for me. As often as possible, I participate in mission work, going wherever God leads to educate, empower, and care for women. I have been on a mission in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Uganda. While in Uganda, serving with Eden Mission, I was able to care for expecting moms during an annual Women's outreach. As well as participate in a workshop with other midwives providing continuing education.
OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE
Dr. Tricia Shimer, born in Holland to a military family, spent most of her life in Texas. From a very young age she has had a natural curiosity and interest in the sciences, which led her to Texas A&M University where she graduated in 1993 with a degree in Molecular and Celular Biology. She attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston before completing residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Although North Carolina had plenty of opportunity, she could not wait to return to Texas.
Dr. Tricia Shimer is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who specializes in the examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all aspects of women's health. Dr. Shimer provides care to women of all ages whether you are entering puberty, having a child, or journeying through menopause. Dr. Shimer's comprehensive approach to women's health care includes anual well woman exams, evaluations for menstrual disorders, osteoporosis testing and treatment, incontinence treatment, menopause counseling, and gynecologic surgery.
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- Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. 1997.
- Undergraduate Degree
Molecular and Celular Biology, Texas A8M University. 1993.
- Residency
University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, 2001
- Specialties
High Risk Obstetrics, Gynecology, In Office Ablations