Your Care During Labor and Birth

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Who will be my midwife?
Can we have other family members at our birth?
Do you recommend using a doula?
Can I birth my baby in the water with my partner?
Will you bring other assistance with you to my birth?
Do you have any medications?

“Thank you again for the amazing experience before, during, and after birth ❤️ I hope to have you by my side again sometime in the future!”
– Michaela W.

Who will be my midwife if you are with another mom in labor when I call?

As a solo practitioner, Heather attends all of her client’s births.

In the unlikely event that two of her clients go into labor at the same time, Heather would call a fellow midwife for assistance.

Can we have other family members at our birth?

Yes, we love to see our clients supported by their loved ones. During your prenatal visits we are happy to help you clarify what you would like your birth to look like. We will do a home visit at approximately 36 weeks of pregnancy, and at that time we like to meet with the other members of your circle who plan to be at the birth. If you plan to have your other young children at the birth we do ask that that you have an adult whose sole responsibility it is to be there for them.

Do you recommend using a doula?

Doulas provide physical and emotional support throughout the entire labor, birth, and immediate postpartum process. A support person is often helpful; especially for VBAC, first-time moms, military families, and women with previous traumatic birth experience(s).

Can I birth my baby in the water with my partner?

We are very supportive of water birth, and encourage our parents to use a birth tub during labor if they would like to. We have attended many water births and are happy to make that a part of your birth plan. Partners are more than welcome to accompany mom in the tub. However, we cannot promise the birth will occur in the water, as sometimes mom doesn’t happen to be in the tub when baby decides to come.

Will you bring other assistance with you to my birth?

Yes, there will be at least two, often three midwives at your birth. Our practice is a teaching practice, so there will generally be two Licensed Midwives and a student at each birth.

Do you have any medications?

We carry oxygen and allopathic medications such as pitocin, misopristol, and other anti-hemorrhagic medications along with herbal and homeopathic remedies.

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