At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community that are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality health care to underserved and rural populations.
After earning her Post-Graduate Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery from FNU in 2020, Rachelle Molière-Ogunlana, MSN, CNM, FNP-CLa, leveraged her education and experience as a nurse-midwife, labor and delivery RN and family nurse practitioner to open her own women’s health clinic and midwifery center. Molière-Ogunlana is the founder of Clinique Molière in Brea, California, a health and wellness center that provides services ranging from well-woman care to birth and postpartum care to breastfeeding support.
“As a nurse-midwife specializing in holistic birthing and women’s health services, my calling stems from a deep desire to empower women and make a positive social impact,” Molière-Ogunlana said. “Pregnancy and childbirth are such profound, transformative experiences in a woman’s life, and I believe every mother deserves to have a safe, supported, and empowering birth journey.”
Molière-Ogunlana said the philosophy behind Clinique Molière is that the birthing experience should be an empowering, transformative, and deeply sacred journey for every mother and family. She said their approach combines ancient midwifery wisdom with the latest evidence-based practices, maintaining a deep respect for the physiological and emotional processes of birth. Additionally, they actively address social determinants of health by partnering with local organizations to provide resources for housing, nutrition, mental health support, and other essential services contributing to overall well-being.
The business will soon open its first birth center. At 5,000 square feet, it is expected to be the largest freestanding birth center in California, Molière-Ogunlana said. She was honored to learn the history of the building where the birth center will be located.
“It was the Veterans Association Hall. There is a remembrance plaque that the City of Brea requires us to keep in good standing on the building,” Molière-Ogunlana said. “We are honored that 25 other businesses were turned down for this location, and we have the opportunity to honor life through birth in the same building where our Veterans shared memories.”
Clinique Molière serves all maternal and women’s health populations aged 15 to 55. Their vision extends beyond the confines of their new birth center and home births; they actively engage with the community through outreach programs, educational workshops, and advocacy efforts to raise awareness surrounding the importance of maternal health and promote equal access to quality care for all women, regardless of socioeconomic status or ethnic background.
“I chose this path because I’m passionate about providing comprehensive, individualized care that honors the emotional, spiritual, and cultural aspects,” Molière-Ogunlana said.
As she has developed and refined Clinique Molière’s approach to women’s health, Molière-Ogunlana said the community she has gained through FNU has been invaluable.
“The Frontier network has connected me with so many like-minded practitioners and expanded my community as a result,” she said.
Outside of her work with Clinique Molière, Molière-Ogunlana enjoys spending time with her family, friends and two goldendoodles. She also enjoys activities such as journaling, meditation, pilates, hiking and Bikram yoga.
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