When left undisturbed, birth inherently works. Without unnecessary intervention, our bodies and babies know how to give birth and be born.
The heart of midwifery care is forming relationships with clients based on trust, informed choice and evidence based research. This is foundational for physiological labor and birth to unfold.
Homebirth is safe.
There is no difference in infant mortality between midwife-attended and physician-attended births for low-risk pregnancies. Countries such as the Netherlands, Sweden and New Zealand, which have the best birth outcome statistics in the world, use midwives as their main maternity care providers.
Prenatal Care
In Office
All prenatal care is done in office, located in Albany, CA.
What to expect
monthly visits until 28 weeks, visits every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, weekly visits until birth
initial health biography and history
lifestyle + nutrition + herbal recommendations
health assessments of you and baby at each visit, including: belly checks for estimating fetal weight, growth, position and fluid levels, blood pressure, heart rate, pulse and overall wellness.
individualized lab work + screening
time for questions + education + planning
referrals to a community of perinatal healthcare providers
Labor and Birth
At Home
Labor and birth happen in your home. Through labor, both your and your baby’s well-being are monitored at regular intervals.
What to expect
assessing fetal heart tones
monitoring blood pressure + pulse + temperature
tracking fluid intake + output
assessing your comfort + rest + nourishment
a second midwife whom you will meet at your birth team meeting, around 36 weeks
3-4 hours immediate postpartum care after birth including a full newborn exam + support establishing breast/chestfeeding + light tidying up
Postpartum Care
At home
All early postpartum care occurs in the comfort of your home. The final 6-8 week visit occurs in the office.
For you
3 appointments during week 1, with follow-up appointments at 2, and 6-8 weeks
vitals + wellness assessment
nutritional + herbal support
breast/chest care and milk supply
referrals to a lactation consultant (as needed)
perineal and uterine healing support
postpartum exercise + movement
emotional wellness + nourishment + hormone balance
referrals to a community of postpartum care providers
family leave paperwork
For baby
3 appointments during week 1, with follow-up appointments at 2, and 6-8 weeks
vitals + wellness assessment
weight checks
color + visual jaundice screening
nursing + sleep + soothing support
normal elimination patterns
cord care
latch + tongue tie assessment (referrals as needed)
footprints (if desired)
birth certificate paperwork
newborn screening exam
