Homebirth Midwifery
As a Licensed Midwife specializing in Homebirth, I believe in individualized care and a relationship built on trust and open communication to help keep you low risk.
Using evidence based information, informed consent, as well as your own instincts and birthing wishes, my ultimate goal is for you to feel confident in your birthing decisions.
The Prenatal Experience
Our initial visit together will last between 1 and 2 hours, where we will discuss your medical history, previous and current pregnancy, overall emotional and physical health and what the course of your care with me will look like. Prenatal visits will be between 45-60 minutes. Partners, siblings, and family members are welcome to join any and all appointments.
Visits every 4 weeks until 28 weeks
Visits every 2 weeks until 36 weeks
Visits weekly from 36 weeks until you give birth
Monitor the well being of you and your baby
Discussions on nutrition and nutrient supplementation
Lab work
Pregnancy, birth, postpartum and newborn care education
Referrals for ultrasound, chiropractic care, pelvic floor therapy and acupuncture
Love and support with open ears, eyes and heart is included in each visit
The Homebirth Experience
In the early stages of labor I am available for you to contact for support, questions or suggestions. I will join you in person once you are in active labor. Together we will create a space for you to focus on having a positive and safe birth experience.
Encouragement to move, eat and drink
Monitoring of you and baby during labor, birth and immediate postpartum
Delayed cord clamping
Skin to skin and family bonding
Lactation/feeding support
Newborn exam
Administration of Vitamin K and/or antibiotic eye ointment for the baby, if chosen
Vaginal and perineal repair if needed, as well as an explanation of the healing of the pelvic floor
Surround you and your baby with a feeling of safety, love and support
The postpartum experience
You, your partner and your baby go through a life changing experience during birth and it is important to be just as supported postpartum as you were prenatally. The postpartum period is a time to rest, heal and bond with your baby as a new or growing family.
Visits at approximately 24 hours, 72 hours, 1-2 weeks and 6 weeks
Phone support between visits as needed
Weight and growth monitoring of your baby
Care and support of your physical and emotional well being and healing
Lactation and/or formula feeding support
Birth certificate and social security paperwork
Newborn Metabolic Screening and CCHD screening
A bond that lasts forever