HOME BIRTH
the beginning of a new life
Home Birth Services Includes the Following:
Prenatal Care:
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Initial 90-minute visit, which includes: a complete medical history, physical exam, lab work and advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
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One hour long monthly appointments of from first trimester until 30 weeks. Then the appointments will increase to twice a month until you reach 36 weeks. Starting at 37 weeks, your visits will be weekly until the birth of your baby.
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Evaluation of vital signs for you and the baby.
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Laboratory services such as: blood work, urinalysis, ultrasound orders, genetic studies and all the standardized prenatal tests offered in medical offices.
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You will have access to medical consultations and referrals as necessary.
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Nutritional guidance and botanical medicine for pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum recovery.
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Unlimited access to calls or emails.
Home birth and immediate postpartum:
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Two licensed midwives during and after delivery.
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Continuous care and support during labor and after delivery.
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Monitoring of maternal vital signs and baby's heartbeat
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Access to antihemorragic medicines, IV fluids and GBS antibiotic IV treatment, and more.
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A thorough newborn exam performed next to their parents
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If desired by parents, administration of vitamin K and/or prophylactic antibiotic eye ointment.
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Breastfeeding support and facilitating that first latch
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We offer water birth and access to birth pool rental.
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Continuous support of midwives in case of transport to the hospital during or after delivery.
Postpartum care:
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A total of 6 postpartum visits which 4 of them will be in the comfort of your home.
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Evaluation of the vital signs of the mother, involution of the uterus and bleeding.
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Evaluation of vital signs of the baby, including measurements and weight gain.
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Education and support in breastfeeding.
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Maternal emotional support
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Access to metabolic screening tests for your baby.
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Referrals for hearing tests for the baby.
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If needed, pap tests and pelvic floor evaluation at 6 weeks postpartum.