MIDWIFERY
Service
Home Birth
Once a couple has a homebirth they can't image doing it any other way! With Hope, you will receive attentive support and care throughout your pregnancy and laboring process. Each prenatal visit is 30-60 minutes long, to support both first time mom's and experienced moms. Born with Hope creates a personalized schedule based on your needs. The midwife is available on call for your birth from weeks 37 to 42, and will arrive at your home during active labor. Then return to your home for an immediate postpartum visit 2 days later.
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Included Services:
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Exceptional evidence-based care and personal attention
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24/7 phone access to midwife 3 weeks prior to your birth
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Prenatal and postpartum care until 6 weeks postpartum
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Your choice of visit schedules- Standard or Task-based
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Routine lab work
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Delivery
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Birth supplies (including birth tub)
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Herbal medicines / pharma medications during labor and delivery if necessary, including Group B Strep (GBS)
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Immediate post-birth newborn care and exam
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Basic breastfeeding assistance
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Hearing Screening for the baby
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Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) screening for the baby
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Metabolic screening for the baby ("blood spot" or "PKU")
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Postpartum and newborn visits (normally 4), including urgent after-hours visits
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Filing of birth certificate and social security number
Prenatal Care
Normally clients will have 8-12 prenatal visits during their pregnancy and 1 complementary consultation before signing onto care.
During prenatal visits we often spend time discussing blood work, ultrasounds, nutrition, supplements, childbirth education courses, breastfeeding, exercise, newborn cares, and birth plans. By the time you go into labor we have established a great relationship of trust and confidence to have your home birth.
Diagnostic Testing
Throughout care we offer all routine blood work that is available for low risk pregnancy care. Clients have the option to choose what they would like to have drawn or decline. Lab results are posted to your online client chart where you can view them and have for your own personal record.
Water Birth
A birth pool will be provided for your homebirth at your request. Many women find that it increases comfort and their ability to move while floating in water. We also send home a box of supplies that will be used for your birth.
Postpartum &
Newborn Care
Within 72 hours a scheduled home visit will be made by the midwife. She will assess your healing and the well-being of your newborn. Normally clients meet 2-4 times after birth depending on client/newborn needs.
After birth the midwife is also available via text or call to answer any questions or concerns you may have in between visits.
Lactation Basic Support
Getting help with establishing breastfeeding at birth is made easier with knowledgeable birth workers offering support and insight. All clients receive one on one time after birth with the midwife to assist with the first latch! As well as resources to local lactation groups/specialists.