At each prenatal visit we will answer any questions you may have, go over topics that are specific to that time in pregnancy, offer weight checks (these are optional), take your blood pressure, and listen to your baby’s heart rate. We offer the current standard of care including recommended blood tests and ultrasounds. Each family will choose from these options what is best for them

We encourage position changes, provide comfort measures, monitor baby and mother, and support the birth of the baby and placenta. After the birth we ensure the baby and mother are stable by checking vital signs, monitoring bleeding, repairing tears if needed, and helping to establish a comfortable latch for breastfeeding. We are also known to take pictures and videos if desired, just talk to your midwife about this option (we are by no means professional photographers though)!

Midwives will bring all required medical supplies for birth at home deliveries. Families are encouraged to view a list of home birth supplies for other recommended supplies for the birth.

Home visits include a debrief of the birth, mother and newborn vital signs, mental health check in and assistance with breastfeeding if required. Midwives will discuss recommended blood testing for mom and baby. If parents would like to do the recommended testing, the midwife will collect the blood during the visit. At each visit we go over what to expect until the next visit. Baby will be weighed on the day five visit or as needed,

The 2 week clinic visit will include vital signs, weighing the baby, checking in with mom including bleeding and mental wellness. We will answer any questions and offer support for breastfeeding if needed.

The six week visit is the final check for mom and baby. During this visit we will weigh the baby, do a full exam including measuring length and head circumference. Postpartum depression screen is completed and birth control options are discussed. At competition of this visit. We will send a letter to your family doctor that provides all the information collected. Follow-up care will be completed by your family doctor after this visit.