Midwifery Care

~Working with the woman to promote a healthy pregnancy through home visits

~Nutritional counseling

~Bloodwork lab testing

~Referrals, such as for ultrasound or for other healthcare providers

~Monitoring and assessment of mother and baby’s health

~On call to attend your birth from 36.5 weeks gestation up to 42 weeks, or beyond

~Continuous labor and birth care monitoring mother and baby wellbeing

~Monitoring of vitals such as heart rate, blood pressure and respirations

~Medication if indicated such as hydration IV, antibiotics, etc.

~Management of complications and emergencies

~Supporting the parents physically and mentally 

~Newborn assessment and care, including head to toe physical exam

~Give medications as indicated or desired such as e.g. vitamin K, antibiotic eye ointment

~Postpartum visits occur at 24 hours after birth, on day 3 after birth and then on weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6.

~Evaluate physical recovery of mother

~Support mental and emotional well-being of new parents

~Discuss concerns about mother or baby

~Helping mothers succeed in their breastfeeding goals

~Assessing newborn growth and overall health

~Newborn screenings including; congenital heart defects, jaundice, hearing and metabolic (also known as PKU or newborn heel prick).