Prenatal & Birthing Services
• Initial consultation without charge or obligation
• Scheduled comprehensive prenatal visits to meet your needs with little or no waiting time.
• On call 24 hours 7 days a week for situations requiring immediate care
• Complete OB lab work-up without excessive testing unless requested.
• Ultrasound
• Nutritional counseling
• Holistic care for the physical, psychological and social welfare of mother and baby.
• Continuous care during labor and birth by midwives
• Labor and or birth in water, if requested
• Postpartum visits for mom and baby at 24-36 hours, 3-4 days, 1-2 weeks, and 6 weeks
Advantages During Labor and Birth
• Presence of family and friends welcomed
• Loving, attentive labor support
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Freedom to eat and drink in labor
• Freedom to walk and change positions
• Water Birth Option
• Minimal handling of baby after birth (baby is put directly on mom’s chest)
• Dad can catch and / or cut cord
• NO routine IV or episiotomy
• NO drugs, forceps, bright lights or unnecessary vaginal exams
• NO hurry the labor, as long as mom and baby are well
• NO separation of mom and baby
• Breast feeding support and education
• Midwife/apprentice availability after birth
• Follow up care of mom and baby after birth through 6 weeks postpartum
