Midwifery Services

It's time....

It's time for accessible and comprehensive midwifery-based care...again. Since the beginning of humanity, babies have been guided into the world by the hands of midwives. Over time, the medical model became overwhelmingly more common, and the ability to offer truly personalized care went away with its emergance. While we should respect the medical model and it's life saving advances when they're needed, we should also recognize that the large majority of pregnancies are not medical conditions. Trying to fit a natural process into a very differently shaped box can actually be harmful. The midwifery model of care puts you in the center. Midwives are healthcare experts that are trained to know what is normal, and when interventions are necessary, however we recognize you as the expert of your own body. There is no hierarchy in the relationship between the midwife and parent.

Midwifery Care is a partnership.

Midwifery Services

Prenatal Appointments

-60 minute Initial Visit including a medical history, physical assessment, and review of current health, diet and lifestyle. 45-60 minute prenatal visits throughout your pregnancy following standard pregnancy schedule: monthly visits until 28 weeks, biweekly until 36 weeks, and weekly visits until delivery. Assessment of vitals, fetal growth, fetal heart rate, and current pregnancy symptoms at every visit.

Blood tests drawn in office

I am an experienced phlebotomist, and make every effort to provide the most comfortable experience possible for my clients. Labs could include standard maternity labs, a variety of options for gestational diabetes screening, NIPT testing, and SneakPeek Clinical DNA testing. All lab options discussed with client for consent.

Referrals for sonograms as needed

Anatomy scans done between 18-20 weeks. Additional scans used only if clinically indicated. A biophysical profile is required at 41 weeks.

Labor Services

I offer both home birth or birth center options. Fair Flowers Birth Services Birth Center (Mt. Pleasant, TX) and Embrace Birth Center (Longview) are within 5 minutes of the closest hospital. I provide your birth kit and can loan a birth pool if water birth is desired at home. The birth center also has water birth capabilities.

Intermittent Fetal and Maternal monitoring throughout labor

Mom and baby are monitored throughout labor using a handheld doppler. This means, no restriction in movement.

Newborn Assessment

A complete newborn assessment done right at your bedside within 2 hours of delivery.

Your Birth Team

Myself and all of my birth assistants are trained and certified in both Neonatal Resuscitation and CPR for healthcare providers. Emergency supplies and resuscitation equipment will be discreetly but conveniently on hand.

Postpartum and Newborn Care

Postpartum care is just as important as prenatal care! I offer a visit for you AND your baby in your home 2-3 days postpartum, as well as in office visits at 2 weeks and 6 weeks. Additional appointments may be added if extra support is needed.

Continued 24/7 access to your midwife

Just because your baby has arrived, doesn't mean I stop being on call for you. I'm available for any needs you may have during the postpartum period whether they be physical, or emotional.

Afterbirth Care

I believe it is very important for families to have the space to discuss their birth experiences with me, with special care focused on the mental health of the mother and partner. Resources are available for help for those struggling with Perinatal Mood Disorders. I'm also able to perform PAP smears as needed.

Breastfeeding support & Resources

With my training as a midwife and experience as a lactation consultant, I am able to help with initial breastfeeding education as well as some of the little bumps that may come along the way. If help is needed beyond my scope, I have resources available for that as welll!

Well-baby Care

Licensed Midwives in Texas can provide care for your baby up to 6 weeks of age. There's no need to take baby elsewhere during this time unless you want to, or desire vaccinations. Newborn screens are offered at the initial postpartum home visit, and again at 2 weeks.

It's time....