Our Staff: Ofelia & Nichol
My name is Ofelia Sanchez. I have had the priviledge of being the midwives' Medical Assistant since June, 1999. Throughout the years I have worked in different specialities, including internal medicine, dermatology, cardiology, and gynecology. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to work with midwives. I always thought that midwives only did home births! I have gained so much knowledge from a great group of ladies who are more like family to me than just my employers. They have seen my four children grow and become sucessful adults. When 2 of my daughters decided to have children, their first and only choice was to receive prenatal care from the Lone Star Midwives. My daughters and their husbands felt so much love and comfort and always had their questions answered. The Lone Star Midwives delivered my three greatest joys- grandchildren Matthew, Mia, and Ava. I always look forward to spening time with them on the weekends. Maybe the future will have more joys like this for me! It's very rewarding when I see patients return with new pregnancies, and as I greet them, they are happy to see that I am still working with the midwives!
My name is Nichol Sanchez, and I have been the medical receptionist for the Lone Star Midwives for 7 years. When I applied for the position, I didn't know what a midwife was! As the first years went by, I was so happy that I got the job as I have learned so much from them about pregnancy and prenatal care. If I would have known about them when I was pregnant with my first child, I would have delivered with them -- no questions asked! They are the most loving, caring, beautiful ladies.
I have been married for 25 years to my life partner, Ernest. We have two beautiful children together; my oldest child is Ernest Jr, 20, and my daughter Marisa is 18. We also have a beautiful grandson, Brian, who is 3 years old. My son went through the life experience of having a child at a young age. He loved the way the midwives treated him and our daughter-in-law during their pregnancy and labor -- with such respect and tender loving care during our grandson's birth. It was the best experience ever!
In my spare time I love to watch sports, see movies, listen to the radio, and play Guitar Hero. We enjoy family gatherings and barbeque on most weekends!
Come and join our family at Lone Star and experience a life-changing moment with the midwives. I will answer the phone when you call and greet you when you walk in the door!