Outline of Care

PreNatal Care

I will see you once every 4 weeks from onset of care until 32 weeks of pregnancy. From 32 weeks until 40 weeks, I will increase visits for prenatal exams to every 2 weeks. This schedule may be modified as appropriate. At each visit I will perform a physical exam including blood pressure and appropriate blood and urine labs for the mother. For your baby, fundal height, fetal position, and fetal heart rate will be assessed with a fetoscope or doppler. I will address any questions you have about your pregnancy, birth, postpartum and newborn care.

Labor and Birth

I will arrive at your home during active labor. During labor, I will monitor mother and baby to ensure that your labor and birth are within the parameters of normal and use my midwifery skills to facilitate the process of normal birth. I will provide immediate postpartum care by monitoring you and the baby and by providing breastfeeding assistance and a newborn exam. I will remain at your home after the birth until all postpartum care is complete and satisfactory. 

Post partum Care

I will make 2 visits to your home following the birth.  The first will be day 1 or 2 and the second will be within a week of that time.  During these visits I will assess your baby’s well being, feeding, growth and development.  I can provide breastfeeding support and answer any questions you might have about your baby’s well being.