Full Scope Prenatal Care

Our Full Scope Prenatal Care is designed for expectant families who plan to transfer their care to another provider during the antepartum period and prior to delivery. With personalized care and attention, I’ll guide you through every stage of pregnancy to ensure your well-being and the health of your baby as you prepare for the birth.

Prenatal Visits: Regular prenatal visits to monitor your pregnancy progress and address any questions or concerns you may have. Appointments are scheduled as follows:
- Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation.
- Every 2 weeks until 36 weeks gestation.
- Weekly visits until your baby arrives.
Lifestyle, Diet, and Supplement Assessment: At each visit, we’ll assess your current lifestyle, diet, and supplement regimen. I’ll provide personalized recommendations to ensure you’re nourishing your body and your baby, and offer guidance on any changes that could optimize your health and pregnancy experience.
Vitals Assessment: Your vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.) will be checked at every visit to ensure you’re in good health and track any changes in your body. Monitoring your vitals helps to detect any potential concerns early, giving us time to address them proactively.
Assessment of Labs: Routine prenatal labs will be ordered through Quest Diagnostics
Fetal Growth and Heart Tones: We’ll regularly assess your baby’s growth, heart tones, and overall development to ensure they’re progressing well. I’ll provide guidance and recommendations to encourage optimal fetal positioning for labor, and address any concerns about fetal well-being.
Mental and Emotional Support: Pregnancy can be an emotional journey, and I’m here to support you mentally and emotionally throughout your pregnancy. Whether you’re feeling anxious, excited, or uncertain, I provide a compassionate space for you to share your thoughts and concerns. We’ll also talk about preparing for labor, birth, and the postpartum period, helping you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

Midwifery care includes palpation of the baby

Complementary Prenatal Care

Are you planning a hospital birth with your OB but still desire the nurturing, personalized care that only a midwife can provide? Our Complementary Prenatal Care is designed specifically for families like yours who want additional support and attention throughout pregnancy, without changing their birth plan.

This service gives you the opportunity to benefit from midwifery care, focusing on holistic approaches, emotional well-being, and a customized plan to support your pregnancy and prepare you for birth—whether you’re delivering in a hospital or birthing center.

Lifestyle, Diet, and Supplement Assessment: We’ll work together to assess your current lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement regimen. Based on your needs, we’ll provide personalized suggestions to support your body’s health during pregnancy and optimize your energy and well-being.
Vitals Assessment: If desired, I can assess your vitals during our prenatal visits, ensuring you’re on track and well-supported.
Fetal Growth and Heart Tones Monitoring: We’ll regularly assess your baby’s growth and listen to their heart tones, ensuring your baby is developing well. I’ll also provide personalized recommendations to support optimal fetal positioning for labor.
Mental and Emotional Support: Pregnancy and birth can bring up a range of emotions. I offer emotional and mental support, helping you feel more confident and less anxious as you prepare for labor, birth, and the postpartum period. I’ll be there to offer guidance, answer questions, and ensure you feel heard and supported.
Recommendations for Optimal Health: If needed, I can refer you to alternative healthcare providers like chiropractors, functional medicine practitioners, or acupuncturists who can support your pregnancy and address any specific concerns you might have.

Postpartum Care

The postpartum period is a time for recovery, bonding, and emotional adjustment. As your midwife, I offer comprehensive in-home postpartum care to support you as you transition into motherhood. This care takes place in the comfort of your own home, where you can rest, heal, and focus on your new baby while I ensure you’re receiving the physical, emotional, and mental support you need during this important time.

Assessment of Vital Signs and Well-Being: I will visit your home to check on your physical recovery, including vital sign assessments (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.), and ensure you are healing well. This includes monitoring your physical recovery after birth, addressing any potential complications, and offering support for any concerns or questions you may have about your health.
Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-Being: The postpartum period is a time of significant change, both physically and emotionally. I’ll take time to discuss how you’re feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally. Together, we’ll talk through any challenges or concerns, ensuring you feel supported in your recovery process. Whether it’s adjusting to a new routine, dealing with sleep deprivation, or managing your emotional health, I am here to listen and provide reassurance.
Assistance with Breastfeeding and Feeding Issues: I offer expert guidance with breastfeeding, ensuring a smooth, comfortable start for both you and your baby. I will support you with any feeding challenges, such as latch issues, nipple pain, milk supply concerns, or bottle-feeding alternatives. My goal is to ensure that you feel confident in feeding your baby and supported in whatever feeding choice is right for you.
Processing the Birth Experience: Birth is a transformational experience, and processing it is important for your emotional health. I’ll offer a safe space to discuss your birth experience, whether it was joyful, challenging, or something in between. By processing your feelings, we can work through any unresolved emotions and help you embrace your new journey.
Energy Work and Clearings: Birth can be an intense physical and emotional experience. I offer energy work and clearings to help release any negative energy, stress, or lingering emotions that may be affecting your mental and emotional well-being. This holistic approach supports you in feeling grounded, balanced, and at peace, allowing you to heal and connect more deeply with your baby.

Newborns are cared for in the comfort of your own home

Newborn Care

Rest and relax during the postpartum period, knowing that your baby is thriving in your loving care and checked on regularly by an experienced midwife. I offer comprehensive newborn care to ensure your baby’s health and well-being while providing peace of mind during this critical time.

Assessment of Vital Signs and Normal Newborn Activity: I will regularly assess your baby’s vital signs (temperature, heart rate, and respiration) to ensure they are developing well. I’ll also observe normal newborn activities, such as feeding, sleeping patterns, and overall behavior, providing guidance on what to expect during this early stage of life.
Weight Checks: Tracking your baby’s weight is an essential part of monitoring their growth. I’ll conduct regular weight checks to ensure your baby is gaining weight appropriately and thriving. If there are any concerns about weight gain, we can work together to address them promptly.
Breastfeeding Support: I offer expert guidance on breastfeeding and addressing any potential feeding issues. Whether you're experiencing latch problems, nipple pain, or concerns about milk supply, I’ll provide personalized support to ensure both you and your baby have a positive feeding experience. We’ll also troubleshoot bottle-feeding concerns if needed.
Energy Work and Clearings: Newborns are highly sensitive to their environment and the energy around them. I offer gentle energy work and clearings to help release any negative energy or stress, allowing both you and your baby to feel grounded, balanced, and calm. This holistic approach helps promote emotional and physical well-being for both you and your little one.

Energy Work

Experience deep relaxation, stress relief, and emotional healing through in-home energy work sessions. I offer Reiki and intuitive healing in the comfort of your own home to help you reconnect with your body and release emotional blocks, preparing you for a more peaceful and empowered birth experience.

60-Minute Hands-On Energy Work: Each session includes 60 minutes of hands-on energy healing, focusing on balancing and restoring the flow of your energy. This takes place on the amethyst and tourmaline-filled biomat, which enhances the benefits of the session by providing soothing heat and negative ion therapy, further promoting relaxation and healing.
Pre and Post-Session Processing: We’ll begin the session by discussing any emotions, concerns, or areas of focus you have. Afterward, we’ll spend time processing the experience, allowing you to reflect on any insights or emotions that may have come up during the session.
Promotion of Relaxation and Stress Relief: Energy work helps to calm the nervous system and release physical and emotional tension. Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating the challenges of pregnancy or postpartum, or processing other big life events, this healing session will provide much-needed relaxation and relief from stress.
Intuitive Energy Reading: Using intuitive abilities, I will assess the flow of your energy and identify any blockages that may be preventing you from feeling balanced or at ease. I will work to renew the flow of chi (life force energy) and restore harmony within your body, mind, and spirit.
Releasing Fear and Concerns About Birth: Preparing for birth can bring up a range of emotions, from excitement to fear. Energy work can help you release any fears or anxieties about the upcoming birth experience, allowing you to approach labor with confidence and clarity.
Processing Birth or Life Experiences: Whether you're processing a past birth experience or other influential life events, energy work can be a powerful tool for emotional healing. I will help you release emotional baggage, clear any lingering trauma, and restore a sense of balance as you move forward into this new chapter of your life.