Mama To Be Services Include...
Prenatal Care
Homebirth
Waterbirth
Postpartum Care and Support
Breastfeeding Education and Support
Well Woman Care / Annual Exams
Pregnancy Yoga Classes
Childbirth and Newborn Education
Pregnancy Massage
Placenta Encapsulation
Nutrition Counseling
Homebirth
Labor and Birth Attendance
Emergency Equipment and Supplies
Your Birth Plan
Delayed delivery of placenta and cord clamping
Repair of Lacerations
Immediate Newborn Medications Offered
Complete Newborn Exam
Birth Tub tear down and complete cleaning of the area
Immediate Breastfeeding Assistance
Newborn and Postpartum Education
I will guide and support you through your birth from start to finish. I'll do my best to provide the birth you have planned, honoring your process while at the same time keeping a close eye on you and your baby's safety.
Waterbirth
Waterbirth Tubs Rentals
If you want to birth in water, birth tubs are available to rent for $100.
Aqua Doula
Large tub that has a heater and will maintain water temp. $200 with a $500 refundable deposit.
La Bassine
Slightly smaller blow up tub, no heater. $100
http://labassinebirthpools.co.uk/about-us/
Rubbermaid Oval Tub
No heater. $100
Prenatal Care
At SMS we believe education and encouraging personal choices is one of the most important parts of our commitment to you. We offer a wide range of care, including western, holistic and alternative forms of care. We will offer and order any and all testing that would be offered to you if you were seeing an obstetrician. Prenatal Care visits occur once a month until 28 weeks, twice a month until 36 weeks, then once per week until you give birth. Prenatal visits include...
Lots of talking. Communication is very important!! This is our time to get to know one another and develop a bond that will hopefully last a lifetime.
Maternal and fetal vital signs
Measuring your baby's growth and position
Labs
Postpartum Care
These visits include...
Mom and baby's vitals
Newborn check
Newborn Screen
Breastfeeding Support
We will return to your home a 24-48 hours after your birth and again at 4-5 days. We will be checking you and your baby for any problems and supporting and educating you about breastfeeding, newborn safety and care. We will see you again at a 10 day, 3 week and 6 week visit at the office.
Well-Woman Care
Annual exams are available for all women, along with...
STD screenings
Routine blood tests
Birth control education
Fertility Counseling
I am experienced with and understand the need for extra care during first exams, with adolescents, and women who have a history of abuse.