Services
Preconception Guidance
Pregnancy Care:
The initial prenatal visit averages 1-1/2 hours, follow up visits average 45 minutes, allowing plenty of
time for all of your questions and answers.
Review the checklist and medical history form.
Counsel in nutrition, exercise, and preventative care.
Assess the pregnancy developments and share pertinent information.
Library on related topics.
Network for related classes.
Sale of vitamins, herbs, and other related products.
Help facilitate an emergency back-up plan.
Visit your home before the birth.
Birth Care:
Monitor mom and baby for safety while honoring the family's uniqueness.
Serve as a guardian of normal birth, while assessing conditions which may point to complications.
Continue to be skilled in emergency measures.
Bring appropriate medical equipment to your home to stabilize mother and baby until critical care can be obtained.
Cord Blood registry requirements if desired.
Water birth
Remain in the home until baby and mom are stable and comfortable.
Postpartum Care:
The first postpartum visit will take place 24-30 hours after the birth in your home.
Assessment of mom and baby.
Assist with the postpartum adjustments for all the family.
Continuous telephone availability for questions or problems.
3day, 1 week, 2 week and 6 week follow-up visits.
Newborn Care:
Monitor Baby immediately after birth.
Help establish breastfeeding.
Complete Newborn Exam
Infant metabolic Screen and Hearing screening.
File the Birth Certificate with the State Vital Records.
It is recommended that the baby be seen by a pediatrician or family doctor within the first two weeks of life.
Transfer of Care:
When referring a client to another health care provider all pertinent information will be given to allow for the safest and most seamless transfer of care.
I will accompany families to the hospital and remain with you as needed. If the birth does not go as planned, follow-up visits are crucial for understanding your birth's events.
