Prenantal Visits

At prenatal visits, we’ll review more in detail your birth preferences and options, what to expect from physiological labor and birth, the role of your doula and the role of your birth partner, body balancing (Spinning Babies techniques), comfort measures/techniques to use during labor for pain relief (Aromatherapy, Rebozo, Miles Circuit, Spinning Babies, Acupressure, counterpressure, massage, ect.), creating a birth "plan" and working through any fears before birth.

Labor Support

During labor, I’ll offer continuous and unwavering support that involves creating a safe and calm environment, guiding you through the stages of labor, giving suggestions on relaxation techniques and pain relief strategies, and suggesting different position changes as labor progresses. I can join you at home at the beginning of your active labor before transitioning to your main birth setting. I do have essential oils for you to use during labor, as well as LED twinkle lights, LED tea candle lights, and a TENS unit to use during labor if desired. Immediate postpartum support at the hospital includes getting settled and comfortable with your newborn, and helping initiate breastfeeding if desired.

At the postpartum visit, we will reflect your birth experience and answer any postpartum questions or concerns. I can also share a few techniques to help relax your baby's nervous system, assist with baby wearing and to help troubleshoot any breastfeeding challenges.

Postpartum Visit

The first prenatal visit is typically held between 25-30 weeks of gestation, and the second between 35-37 weeks. Before the first visit and in between visits, I'll provide a series of informative emails with resources on how to prep for your birth! Some of the topics included in these emails are:

• Nutrition and Supplements

• Herbs and Homeopathic

• Mental Preparation

• Physical Preparation

• The Important Role of the Birth Partner

• Birth Choices and Making a Birth "Plan"

• Postpartum Expectations and Preparation

• Breastfeeding Tips

Service Area

Service area includes: The Greater St. Louis and Metro East area

Birthing places served include:

• Home (must be attended by a Midwife)

• MO Hospitals:

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

  • Mercy Birthing Center

  • Mercy Hospital St. Louis

  • Mercy Hospital South

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

  • St. Mary's Hospital

  • St. Lukes

• IL Hospitals:

  • Alton Memorial

  • Anderson

  • Memorial

  • St. Elizabeth's Hospital
    
    Please reach out to me about questions regarding where I'll travel and attend births.

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