Midwifery Care

 

Prenatal Care

  • Free virtual consultation visits for potential clients.

  • Comprehensive, holistic, relationship-based prenatal visits every 4-5 weeks until 28 weeks, every 2-3 weeks until 36 weeks, and weekly from 36 weeks until the birth of your baby, with extra visits as necessary

  • Lab testing, including genetic screening options

  • Availability to clients by phone, text, and e-mail for questions and concerns, including 24/7 for urgent needs

  • Ultrasound referrals

  • Medical consultation and referral as needed

  • Nutritional and herbal guidance for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery

A prenatal visit usually lasts 45-60 minutes and occurs in -office, with options for virtual visits and one home visit at 37 weeks.


Homebirth

 

• Homebirth, including waterbirth, after 37 weeks of pregnancy
• Continuous care and support during active labor, birth, and the first hours after birth
• Qualified, trained assistant during the birth


Postpartum Care

• Complete physical exam of the newborn after birth
• Lactation support
• Postpartum education for the new family
• Regular postpartum visits at 2 days, 7-14 days, 6 weeks, and 3 months postpartum with extra visits as necessary
• Lactation visit with an experienced certified lactation consultant in the first week
• Pelvic floor physical therapy consult
• Pulse-oximetry testing, newborn screening, jaundice checks, and weight assessment for the newborn
• Availability to clients by phone and e-mail for questions and concerns, including 24/7 for urgent needs

The day 2 and lactation visits take place in your home, while the 7-14 day visit is virtual. The 6 week & 3-month postpartum visits can occur in-office or virtually.


Well-Person Care

I offer non-judgmental, inclusive, affirming care that considers the whole person. I delight in caring for clients between pregnancies, developing relationships with clients in the preconception period, and serving those who do not intend a pregnancy.  Care includes but is not limited to:

  • Annual exams, including pap smears and sexually transmitted infection testing

  • Contraception counseling, including prescriptions for various options, IUD insertions, and education about Fertility Awareness Method and Natural Family planning

  • Preconception care

  • Testing and treatment for vaginal conditions such as candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis

  • Routine blood work as indicated

A well-person visit usually lasts 60-90 minutes and is offered in-office or virtually.


Medication Abortion

 

I offer accepting, trauma-informed support for medication abortion up to 11 weeks of pregnancy.  Abortion care with me includes:

  • Initial intake to review the process and address any questions or concerns you might have

  • Medication and prescriptions for comfort care or  subsequent birth control if desired

  • 24/7 support by phone and text throughout the abortion process

A medication abortion visit usually lasts 60 minutes and is offered in-office or virtually.