Prenatal Care

• We provide comprehensive and personalized midwifery care during the prenatal period.
• We schedule prenatal visits once a month for an hour each until you are 28 weeks when we see every 2 weeks.
• At about 36 weeks of pregnancy we have a home prenatal visit and see you every week thereafter until you have your baby. We deliver the birth tub, make sure all your supplies are gathered, and make sure we can find your home and go over a transport plan.
• Prenatal visits include all the clinical components—taking your blood pressure and pulse, measuring your belly, feeling the position of your baby, urinalysis, discussing any complaints and discomforts, talking about good nutrition, etc.
• We have laboratory privileges with Legacy and can draw all labs in our office. All tests and screens are offered to you with full informed choice and nothing is performed just as a routine.
• Ultrasound referrals can be given if you desire.
• We have knowledge of natural remedies for the normal discomforts of pregnancy. Herbs, homeopathy, vitamin supplements and specific exercise can go a long way in helping soothe much of what you experience.
• We can also refer you to other practitioners (chiropractors, acupuncturists, etc.).
• Good midwifery care is based on having a relationship with you and listening to your hopes, fears, concerns, and excitement during this transformative time in your life.