Home Birth

Prenatal Care

At every prenatal, you’ll meet with one or both of your midwives and we'll talk about you and your baby's well being and answer all of you and your partner's questions (and your kiddos questions too). We'll provide education relevant to your family in preparing for birth and new baby, and discuss upcoming tests and procedures available to you in your pregnancy. 

Your prenatal care include:

• 90 minute initial prenatal visit

• Monthly hour long prenatal visits in office until 28 weeks of pregnancy

• Bi-monthly prenatal visits from 28-36 weeks

• Prenatal home visit at 36 weeks

• Weekly prenatals in office from 36 weeks until the birth of your baby

• Lab work and ultrasound referrals as needed

• Unlimited support by phone and email throughout pregnancy

• 24/7 on-call availability beginning at 37 weeks

Home Birth

We will be in close contact as your labor begins, and one of your midwives will join you at your home when you enter active labor. During your birth, your midwife listens to your baby’s heartbeat and check your vitals regularly to ensure both you and the baby are coping well through the labor process.  We bring well-stocked birth bag with supportive tools and emergency supplies if needed. As you get closer to birthing your baby, your other midwife will come so you have two sets of trained hands available if needed.

Each home birth is unique. We tailor my support to your needs and desires, whether that be active verbal and physical support, or being a quiet, calm presence in the corner until it’s time for your baby to be born.

Many families will choose to labor and birth in the tub, the warm water and weightlessness offering natural pain relief and relaxation. It can be so comfortable you may fall asleep! The tub can be the perfect spot for you or your partner to catch your own baby. I have a birth tub available for all of my clients.

Once your baby arrives, We typically stay for 3-4 hours to support both you and your baby’s transition and assist your baby’s first latch. We provide a thorough head-to-toe newborn exam right on your bed, clean up your home from the birth and then tuck in your family for a good nap.