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- Services
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- Complete Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum Care
- Home Birth
- Water Birth
- Vaginal Birth after Cesarean
- Caring Labor Support
- Nutritional Guidance
- Belly Casting
- Newborn Care and Assessment
- Newborn Metabolic Screening
- Breastfeeding Counseling
- Referrals to Complementary Care Providers
- Community Resources
- Well Woman Care
What happens in Prenatal Care?
Prenatal care is the time we spend making sure all is well with you and your pregnancy and addressing any problems or concerns you may have.
Appointments usually last about one hour, most of which is spent talking. I will also check your vitals- pulse, blood pressure, and urine. We will check the baby by measuring the growth of your uterus, feeling the position of the baby, and listening to the baby's heartbeat. We will discuss any relevant tests and your choices. This is also our time to get to know one another and build a relationship of openness and trust that is so important for the birth time.
Prenatal visits are held in my office except for the home visit at around 36 weeks.
What is the Home visit?
The home visit happens at around 36 weeks. It is a prenatal visit when the birth team comes to your home. I want to make sure I know how to get there! Also, we will go over the birth supplies and answer any questions you have about setting up your space for the birth. Please invite anyone who will at your birth to come to the home visit so that we all the opportunity to meet one another.
What do you bring to the Birth?
I bring the following with me to births: a doppler and fetoscope to listen to the baby's heartbeat, equipment to check your vitals, sterile tools to clamp and cut the umbilical cord, herbs and homeopathics, medications to manage excessive bleeding, oxygen and equipment to resuscitate the newborn, suturing supplies, and support tools like massage oils.
What supplies do I need for the birth?
You will be given a list of supplies. Some are disposable supplies that you can order or purchase. Many are things you already have at home like towels and sheets. I think it is nice to have a camera on hand, even if you don't want pictures of the actual birth, to capture your sweet, fresh newborn.
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me.
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