Mary Lou Kopas, MN, CNM
Mary Lou Kopas, MN, CNM
Medical Specialties
- Midwifery
- Pregnancy care
- Telehealth services
Top Conditions & Symptoms
- Low-risk pregnancy
- Common pregnancy complications (nausea, urinary, pelvic floor)
- Postpartum complications (depression, breastfeeding, etc.)
- Pregnancy loss concerns (miscarriage, ectopic, etc.)
- Gynecologic infections (STI, UTI, yeast, BV, etc.)
- Pregnancy prevention and birth control side effects
- Unplanned pregnancy
- Menstrual concern (heavy, painful, irregular periods)
Top Procedures & Treatments
- Childbirth & delivery (natural, VBAC, assisted, c-section)
- Prenatal and postpartum pregnancy care
- Preconception counseling
- Routine gynecologic care including cancer screening
- Fetal ultrasound
- Contraception (excluding sterilization)
- Newborn care including breastfeeding and lactation support
- Early pregnancy loss care (miscarriage, ectopic, etc.)
Locations
Childbirth Center at UW Medical Center - Northwest
About Mary Lou Kopas
Mary Lou Kopas, MN, CNM, is a midwife specializing in healthy pregnancy and birth, as well as well-woman care, and also serves as chief of the UW midwifery practice group. Kopas focuses on educating her clients to optimize their health and make informed choices about their care. She really enjoys getting to know the women and families in her care. Her clinical interests include second stage (the pushing phase) of labor, breastfeeding support, healthy newborn care, midwifery education, and psycho-social challenges during the transition to motherhood.
Kopas has served as president of the Washington State Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and serves on the statewide Perinatal Advisory Committee.
Personal Interests
Kopas enjoys cooking, reading, skiing and biking.
Education and Training
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University of Washington School of NursingMedical Education, 2011
Board Certifications
- Certified Nurse Midwife, 2011, American Midwifery Certification Board