Midwifery Services
The midwifery model of care is a family centered approach to pregnancy and childbirth that emphasizes the relationship between the midwife and the woman. It's based on the idea that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes and that women's bodies are well-designed for birth, while watchfully assessing when extra support may be needed. Upholding these truths is at the heart of my care. I believe you have innate wisdom and knowledge that knows how to grow, birth and raise your baby. My role is to listen, hold space and guide you as needed in the myriad of choices available to you. Striking a balance between up to date, modern research in midwifery care and the time honored wisdom of non-allopathic remedies and healing.
Prenatal
Comprehensive prenatal care including 10-13 visits, blood work and prenatal testing, nutritional counseling, childbirth education, referrals to other providers as needed, and more… Appts are scheduled for one hour, giving us plenty of time to answer any and all questions and build trust together leading up to the birth.
Birth
I will arrive at your home during active labor and stay until several hours after birth, monitoring the well being of you and your baby through the immediate postpartum until everyone is stable and tucked into bed, ready for rest. I will hire another licensed midwife in the community to assist me at your birth and this cost is included in your global midwifery fee.
Postpartum
I care for you and your baby through six weeks postpartum, offering breastfeeding support, newborn screening, well-woman care, mental health checks and more. The average postpartum schedule is a two day in-home visit, followed by visits at two and six week in-office, with more appointments as needed to best support your needs.
Global Midwifery Package
The global midwifery fee is $5000 and includes all prenatal and postpartum visits, basic lab fees, birth tub rental, on call and 24/7 access to your midwife, attendance at your birth no matter the length, hiring of another lisenced midwife as the birth assistant and concierge care during your childbearing year.
