“A family’s birth experience can impact their relationships forever. The power of birth, properly supported, can impact an entire generation; from how a mother views her own strength to how she supports others in family building” Giving this process back to the family can greatly build the next generation.
Midwife comes from an old English word meaning “with woman,” and since women have been the traditional birth attendants throughout history, midwives
Midwives have been around for a long time now, even before there were doctors and proper hospitals, playing a major role in the pregnancy, birth and postpartum period in a woman’s life.
I expect you to take responsibility for your care. This includes coming to your prenatal visits, prepared to learn about your pregnancy and birth. You need to take an active role in preparing for your birth; learn skills to work through labor. You need to be honest with me about your history and what is happening as your pregnancy progresses. This is important to keep you safe during your pregnancy and birth.
each visit includes updating history, evaluating growth of the uterus, maternal blood pressure, listening to baby’s heartbeat and working through a teaching checklist appropriate to the point in pregnancy. We talk about childbirth education options, ways to improve comfort in pregnancy, preparing for the birth.
All pregnancy visits, care in labor/birth, postpartum visits. You would be responsible for outside lab fees, outside ultrasound and some supplies for birth (a small supply box costing approx. $40) If you are self-pay or have a large deductible, we are able to find you less expensive lab and ultrasound costs.
we draw most labs during your regular office visits.
