I provide complete pregnancy care for you and your baby, including: prenatal visits, lab work, birth attendance, post-partum visits breast-feeding support, and newborn care instruction.

Prenatal Visits santa rosa homebirth

In general, I will see you once a month for a prenatal visit until you’re around 28-30 weeks. Then, I will see you every other week until you're around 36 weeks. From this point forward, I will see you weekly until delivery.

At each prenatal visit I will perform the following services: santa rosa homebirth

• Listen to the baby’s heartbeat (the best indicator of how your baby’s doing)
• Check your blood pressure and weight
• Perform a urinalysis
• Measure your fundal height
• Check the baby’s position

We can discuss any issues or concerns during prenatal visits. I am committed to providing you with the support and education you need to ensure a happy, healthy mother and a happy, healthy baby.

Lab workhomebirth

At the appropriate points during your pregnancy you will receive:

Birth Attendance

When your labor begins, contact me immediately. Upon arrival, I will take your vital statistics, listens to the baby’s heartbeat, and continues to monitor you and your baby throughout labor.

During labor I will recommend position changes, as necessary, and I may suggest herbs and homeopathics, as well. Once you reach the time to give birth, I will deliver your baby. Or, if desired, I assist the father or other family member in delivering the baby.

Upon birth, I will check your and your baby's vital statistics and perform a newborn examination. I will remain with you and your baby until you are both stable.

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Postpartum Visits

In general, you will receive a postpartum visit at your home usually within 24-48 hours of birth. Then again at 3-5 days after the birth. Then, you come to her at 2 weeks and 6 weeks, more or less, as needed.

At these visits I will weigh the baby, check your and your baby's vital statistics, assist with breastfeeding as necessary, and provide any other counseling, education or support you need.

Breastfeeding Support

I am happy to provide breastfeeding support for new and experienced mothers as needed. Breastfeeding can be a challenge at first. The help and support of your midwife can make a big difference.

We offer breast pump rental for moms who want to utilize this technology. We also provide education and options for moms who are unable to breastfeed or do not wish to breastfeed.

Newborn Care

You will receive personalized instruction on how to care for your newborn as needed. This includes how to hold your baby, how to feed your baby, how to put your baby down, and all other aspects of newborn care.

I am available to you for consultation after you give birth, if you have questions, concerns, or just need someone to talk to.

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