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Thank you for your interest in home birth and my services as your care provider. Because I believe good midwifery care revolves around the uniqueness of you and your family, much of your individualized prenatal care will be just that. I will see you for prenatal visits monthly until 28 weeks; every two weeks until 36 weeks; and then weekly until the birth of your baby. All visits will take place in the comfort of your home, including labs and exams, and are scheduled for a full hour. Together, we will acknowledge the normalcy of your pregnancy, respect the changes that are occurring, and proceed with goals that unify safety and satisfaction. If you’ve had prior services under the midwifery model, you know to expect prenatal care that is nothing short of thorough and enjoyable!

When you choose to have a midwife for your labor and birth experience, you are encouraged to eat and drink, move around freely, find relief in a birth tub, and deliver wherever and in whatever position you find comfortable. When laboring mothers are given the space and opportunity to listen to their bodies without restriction to timelines, interventions are rarely necessary. When interventions are this rare, so are the problems that often accompany them. In the event that a problem does occur, midwives are skilled and equipped to handle urgent situations while still remaining at home or to transfer care if appropriate.

Your baby will come right to you immediately as she/he is born. Initial assessment is done with baby right on your chest. This will allow

breastfeeding to take it's natural course. In the safety of mama's arms most babies latch right on within the first 20 minutes.

The time immediately after birth, I will carefully monitor yours and your baby's vital signs while still respecting your need for family bonding time.

I will stay with you until both you and baby are stable and everyone is settled in. This time averages around 2 to 4 hours.

A complete newborn exam will be done, including a vitamin K shot and antibiotic eye ointment, if you desire. Before I leave, extreme care will be taken to assure that your home is tidied up (including laundry). Then you and your family will be tucked in to begin your long-awaited, blissful "babymoon". I will be on call for you 24/7 if any questions or concerns should come up. I will see you for 3 regularly scheduled postpartum visits at 24-48 hours, 2 weeks, and 6 weeks.

I am here to provide you with the most current and appropriate information so you and your family can make educated and informed decisions every step of the way. Your body, your baby, your birth!

I serve the greater areas and beyond of Marion County, Florida. If your location is too far outside of my service area, call and I will be happy to refer you to a midwife who does cover your area. Please call me for a free consultation or with any questions that you may have - I look forward to getting to know you and your family!