Labor & Birth

I need to be notified at the onset of your labor, as soon as you suspect it. It does not mean that I need to come to your home immediately, but I will go on alert and be ready to come when you ask me to. I am always available by telephone or pager. Your birth team will consist of your primary midwife and one or two assistants. The assistant will attend the 36-week home visit to become familiar with you and your home and others that will be present for the birth.

Licensed midwives assist in normal childbirth. We will call for emergency medical backup if the client or I feel it is necessary. We agree to transport to the hospital if necessary for mother or baby.

Emergency Care Plan
An Emergency Care Plan is a plan that is utilized to outline care to be provided in the event of an emergency or non-emergency abnormal condition. This plan outlines which doctors and hospitals will be utilized if necessary. The Emergency Care Plan will be completed by 28 weeks of pregnancy. It will then include the names, addresses and phone numbers for all facilities and doctors to be utilized as needed. The completed form must be clearly posted in your home. I will maintain one copy in client’s file.

Childbirth is an experience
In a woman's life
That holds the power
To transform her
Forever!!