Services
Consultation visits—an initial opportunity to meet and discuss your needs and Gentle Birth Care services free-of-charge, before deciding on a midwife.
Preconception counseling—for those contemplating pregnancy, to discuss nutrition, supplements, and other health-enhancing measures prior to becoming pregnant.
Prenatal care—regular visits, a physical exam, nutrition counseling, lab work, and plenty of time for questions and answers. Most appointments are in your own home, once each month until the 7th month, twice each month until the 9th month, and once each week until giving birth.
Home birth—an initial labor assessment at the onset of labor, the setting up of equipment and supplies, and regular monitoring. Once in active labor, I will stay until your baby is born and everyone is settled comfortably.
Postpartum care—home visits at 24-36 hours, 2-3 days, 5-7 days, 2-3 weeks, and 6-8 weeks. Visits include newborn examination, assessment of mother, lactation support, baby care information, newborn screening tests, family planning, and pelvic exam and pap test as needed.
