Menu of Services Included in Global Midwifery Fee
Prenatal Care
Prenatal care follows the same schedule as OB care- from about 12-27 weeks we will see each other monthly, 28-36 weeks, we will see each other biweekly, and finally, weekly until up to 43 weeks
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Labor and Birth
Midwives are the keepers of normal physiologic birth. We are trained to notice as soon as something steps out of the realm of normal, and into a need for a higher level of care. This is why we stress the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle during the childbearing year, and then beyond of course! If a need occurs we will accompany you and your partner to the hospital and step down into a doula role. This is optional, but either way, your doctor will have your records and we thank them for being there when there is a need.
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Postpartum and Well Baby Care
We will keep seeing each other in the PP period for up to 6 weeks. During this time, I will be monitoring the wellbeing of both you AND your baby. If something is a miss, I will refer you to your physician of choice, but otherwise, you don't need to see one, unless you want to, and/or are vaccinating.
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Child Birth Education
This will be throughout your entire pregnancy, every time we see each other! I will also be sending you education handouts on a regular basis, depending on what week of pregnancy you are in. Prepare to gain wisdom my friend :)
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Well Woman Care
This includes optional PAP and breast exams, whether you are pregnant or not. Some women prefer a midwife to do these exams, rather than an OB in a medical office.
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Water Birth
There is an option to rent a tub for a water birth
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Office Visits
My office is conveniently situated right in town in the city of Clinton, inside Southern Belle Boutique and Salon. Owner Krystil offers a unique set of holistic services that you can safely take advantage of for an extra cost, on top of being able to get your hair done after your prenatal apt!
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Home Visits
I will see you in your home at least once prenatally and twice in the postpartum period. This happens around our 37th week together, and again at the 24 hour, 3 day and sometimes the 1 week PP visits. Visits resume in the office until 6 weeks from then.
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Nutrition and Holistic Living Education
This ALSO happens every time we see each other! Nutrition is THEE most important aspect of general health and bodily function, so I find it very important to address diet and lifestyle several times throughout your pregnancy. No judgement, only encouragement and perseverance to accountability over your own pregnancy.
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Immunization Education
I have an extensive literary, and video library for you to educate yourself on the topic of childhood vaccines. Many years ago I decided I would not be vaccinating my future children after my first child experienced several side effects. I absolutely disclose my bias on this topic because the facts are the facts and the data doesn't lie, so in good conscience I must disclose the truth.
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