Our Services 

Prenatal 
Congratulations on your pregnancy! 
​I understand that this is both an exciting and possibly overwhelming time in your life.  You may just be beginning your journey or have realized somewhere along the way that you need more information and more options. 

​I would love to become a member of your team, ease tension and help you feel encouraged about what to expect and how to prepare. You should be delighted to come to your prenatal visits where both you and baby are valued and assessed both individually as well as together.  This is a time full of growth in many aspects and we want to address the whole you.
Birth
When the big day arrives we are eager to offer support and encouragement that will assist you in bringing your baby into your family. 

​Birth is a cherished time and we have various methods to help you cope, progress and hopefully even enjoy your labor. You and baby are the focus and your birth environment is set up in a way to facilitate comfort and relaxation.  We strive to take as much off your mind to allow you freedom to calmly remain in labor-mode. Your experience should be honoring.
Postpartum
We treat the postpartum period unlike the others.  Moms you are paramount and you are respected! We want you to feel as much care and support, if not more, than you experienced throughout your prenatal and labor journey.

​We celebrate the baby’s arrival with you, but our focus remains on your all around well-being.  Postpartum visits allow more time and various healing opportunities. ​

Additional Services:

  • LABS
  • HOME VISIT
  • NEWBORN
  • LABOR SUPPORT
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Initial labs: 
  • Complete blood count
  • Hepatitis B screening
  • RPR (syphilis screening)
  • Blood type and Rh
  • Thyroid stimulating hormone
  • Rubella Titer
  • HIV screening
  • Complete Urninalysis
  • Urine Culture (if needed)
  • Antibody titer
  • Hemoglobin A1c
24-28 wk labs:
  • Repeat CBC
  • Gestational Diabetes screen
  • Antibody screening for Rh(-) mothers
36 week labs:
  • Group B Strep screening
  • CBC 
  • 3rd Trimester Labs
  • Antibody screening for Rh(-) mothers, if indicated
I schedule a home visit around 37 weeks that acts as a test run for me to find my way as well as to give us an opportunity to discuss how you envision your birth. Family participation is encouraged and you are welcome to invite whomever to your birth. Ideally I like anyone you plan to have at the birth to plan to attend the home visit.
Normal newborn care includes putting the baby skin to skin with warmed towels/blankets upon birth, suctioning only as needed for mucus/meconium, a thorough newborn exam, administering eye prophylaxis and Vitamin K, drawing up a cord blood sample to determine blood type (if mom is Rh(-)), footprints and assistance with breastfeeding/latch.
I will:
  • Perform vital sign assessments on mom upon arrival and at regular intervals throughout labor until it is time to head to the hospital for delivery.
  • Perform internal (cervical) exams, if requested (using sterile technique).
  • Monitor baby’s heart rate every half hour, or as needed, starting on arrival.
  • Assist mom in various ways throughout her labor including relaxation, positioning, comfort
    techniques, encouragement and support.
  • Answer questions and help inform when inquiries are made once we are at the hospital.
  • Remain for 1-2 hours following delivery and assist with the initial breastfeeding experience, if
    desired.
I will not:
  • Take the place of your partner or other labor support.
  • Act as your healthcare provider.
  • Knowingly attend an unplanned homebirth.