Following the Midwive's Model of Care, and recognizing that each woman is unique, my Midwifery Services for Home and Birth Center births include:

Prenatal Care

• Prenatal care from a holistic approach
• All visits average about 1 hour in length (in comparison to 10-15 minutes with an obstetrician)
• Prenatal testing, lab work, and ultrasounds are available (as needed or upon request)
• 36 week visit (for homebirth moms) in your home
• 24 hour availability for emergency phone consultation (non-emergency up until 5:00 pm)
• Referrals (as needed)
• Informed Parents group childbirth classes 

Labor/Birth Services

• 24/7 on call for your birth beginning at 37 weeks
• Continuous assistance during labor and delivery by myself and my assistant
• The loan of the AquaDoula pool, if available
• Non-invasive monitoring of mom and baby
• Labor support, when desired/as needed
• Support for your birth preferences
• Relaxed environment
• Clean up after birth

Postpartum Care

• 4+ postpartum visits for you and your baby
  • All visits before 2 weeks postpartum are done in your home.
• Continued on call for emergencies
• Experienced breastfeeding support and referrals

In addition, all clients have access to the following:

• Birth ball is available for in-home use during labor (upon request);  birth balls are also available at the birth center
• Use of my lending library (books and videos)
• 24/7 phone support during pregnancy and postpartum
• Breastfeeding support
• Monthly Mom's Night Out Available
• One-on-one education about Babywearing and Cloth Diapering is available (upon request)

Planning a Home Birth?

I love home birth and love servicing home birth clients in addition to birth center clients.