INTEGRATED MIDWIFERY CARE
Integrated care offers the best of both worlds: the technology and resources of the hospital, with the personalized touch and connected relationship that only midwifery can offer.
Homebirth is not for everyone. Some of my clients choose to birth in the hospital because it is where they feel most comfortable, and others require a hospital birth due to a medical complication or risk factor. Whatever the reason, midwifery care can still play a central role in your journey, regardless of your birthing location.
how it works:
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prenatal
Prenatal appointments are about much more than physical assessment. All of your appointments are scheduled for one hour in length, so that we can dive deep and address all of your questions and concerns. Prenatal care sets the foundation for a healthy and joyful birthing experience, and a more easeful postpartum. Some people choose to also see an OB throughout pregnancy, and others prefer to exclusively receive midwifery care.
What’s included:
Belly checks (measuring growth, fetal heart tone assessment, and evaluation of baby’s position)
Nutritional counseling
Standard lab work
Ultrasound referrals
Emotional and spiritual preparation for birth and parenting
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birth
When you are in labor, I will join you either at home or in the hospital of your choice. At home, I can provide fetal heart tone assessment, monitor your vitals, and perform cervical checks to assess when it’s time to head to the hospital. Once we are in the hospital, I provide continuous support and guidence through the birthing process and in the immediate postpartum.
What’s Included:
Respectful guidance and support throughout the birthing process
Continuous care throughout active labor and for the immediate postpartum
Monitoring vitals at home
Monitoring fetal heart tones at home
Continuous physical and emotional support during labor in the hospital, and support in navigating the hospital system and making medical decisions.
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postpartum
Postpartum care is about nourishing your vitality and supporting bonding with your new baby. In the hours following the birth, I will assist with latching and baby feeding. Once you are home from the hospital, I will provide postpartum and newborn care for the first six weeks. I will visit you in your home two times within the first week postpartum, along with visits at 2 weeks, 4 weeks and six weeks. The first two weeks of care will be provided in your home, so that you can stay in bed resting and bonding. I have extensive breastfeeding/chestfeeding knowledge, and also support family’s who choose other methods of newborn feeding.
What’s included:
breast/chestfeeding support
Education on newborn care
Nutritional counseling
Physical assessment of both the parent and baby
Weight checks for baby
Emotional and spiritual support
Herbal remedies to support healing and comfort
Standard newborn tests and procedures, as desired