HOmebirth
The Midwifery Model of Care is Founded on a Commitment to Safe, Respectful, & Individualized Care
Services We offer include:
V.B.A.C (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
Waterbirth
Family Inclusive Care
Minimizing Unnecessary Interventions
Studies show planned home births for low-risk pregnancies with a registered midwife have the following outcomes:
89% birth occurring at home
95% vaginal births
87% VBAC success rates
<5% pitocin/epidural use in labor
<5% c-section rate
<2% emergent transport rate
Prenatal Care
Prenatal appointments are a minimum of 1-hour and include: nutrition and exercise counseling; childbirth education; and comprehensive medical care including monitoring of you and your baby’s growth and vitals, lab work, and diagnostic testing. Appointments follow the standard obstetric guidelines: every 4 weeks until 28 weeks; very 2 weeks from 28-36 weeks; and weekly visits from 36-42 weeks.
Birth
As your midwives we are on-call 24/7 for you and can attend your homebirth from 37-42 weeks gestation. Typically, at the first signs of labor we will check in by phone. Moriah or Rachel will join you at your house once you’re in active labor and will remain with you continuously until after your baby is born. As your labor progresses a second assistant midwife will arrive for additional help during and after the birth. At your birth our role is to provide emotional support and a physical container of safety to ensure all is well and normal.
We periodically monitor your baby’s heart rate and wellbeing, along with your vitals. In the comfort of your own home you have the freedom to move about, including a birth tub. After the birth we stay a minimum of 4 hours ensuring everyone has transitioned well.
Postpartum
Postpartum home visits include: 24-48 hours; 3 day; and 7 days. In addition 2-4 week and 6 week office visits are included. During these appointments ensure mom and baby are healing well, baby is healthy and gaining weight, and we offer holistic and medical guidance and support.
Breastfeeding
Education and support from birth through 6 weeks postpartum. Both midwives offer comprehensive lactation support and Rachel is an International Board Certified Lactation Counselor (IBCLC).
Newborn Care
We are licensed to care for newborns through 6 weeks. We offer the following routine newborn screens: newborn metabolic screen; congenital heart defect screen; weight and growth assessments. We also offer optional prophylactic vitamin k and erythromycin at the time of birth.
pre- and perinatal somatic psychology counseling
Two support sessions are included in your homebirth package. These optional appointments help families prepare for their upcoming birth by providing deeper connection for parents, their older children, and their baby in the womb.
Closing Ceremony
We offer an optional postpartum Closing of the Bones ceremony which includes: Mayan abdominal massage; yoni steam; and gentle belly binding.
Homebirth Package
Fee $6,500
