Home birth midwifery care including prenatal, birth & postpartum
Water birth & birth tub rental
Laboratory work
24/7 on call service for labor & urgent matters
Complete newborn exams & screenings
VBAC (Vaginal Births after Cesarean)
Professional midwifery care is an important part of improving the safety of pregnancy and birth in the United States. Midwifery care is associated with better birth outcomes for pregnant people and their babies (see recent study).
Prenatal Care
Professional, evidence based, wholistic, and family centered care throughout your pregnancy
1+ hour appointments every month until 32 weeks, then every 2 weeks till 36 weeks, then every week till you give birth.
Education and informed choice about tests and treatments available in obstetric care
Guidance and information to optimize your health and the health of your baby
Referrals for ultrasound and additional support based on your physical and emotional needs
Easy access to network of physicians and hospital services, if needed
Birth
Attendance by two midwives plus an assistant from start of active labor through the immediate postpartum
Regular and gentle monitoring of birthing person and baby (and partner, if necessary!)
Water birth attendance if desired. Tub rental available upon request
Postpartum Care
Respect for bonding with gentle, quiet monitoring of birthing person and baby in the early postpartum
Complete newborn exam
Breast/chest feeding support
2-3+ postpartum visits for both birth parent and baby during the first week and then 2-3 office visits through 6-8 weeks postpartum
Continued support through parenthood: information, referrals and connection as desired by you!