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Sonoma homebirth
Complete Pregnancy Care
Our midwives provide complete pregnancy care
for you and your baby, including: prenatal
visits, lab work, birth
attendance, post-partum visits,
breastfeeding support, and newborn
care instruction. Sonoma homebirth
Prenatal Visits
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In general, your midwife will see you once a month for a
prenatal visit until you’re around 28-30 weeks. Then,
your midwife will see you every other week until you're around
36 weeks. From this point forward, your midwife will see you
weekly, until delivery. Sonoma homebirth
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At each prenatal visit your midwife will perform the following
services: Sonoma homebirth
- Listen to the baby’s heartbeat
(the best indicator of how your baby’s doing)
- Check your blood pressure and weight
- Perform a urinalysis Sonoma homebirthSonoma homebirth
- Measure your fundal height Sonoma homebirth
- Check the baby’s position Sonoma homebirth
You can discuss any issues or concerns with us. We are committed to providing you with the support and education you need to ensure a happy, healthy mother and a happy, healthy baby.
Lab work
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Our experienced midwives provide complete, gentle
care for women of all ages. We offer the following lab services
at the appropriate points during your pregnancy: Sonoma homebirth
Birth Attendance
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Our midwives provide excellent and caring support for you
during your labor. When your labor begins, contact your midwife
immediately. Upon arrival, your midwife takes your vital statistics,
listens to the baby’s heartbeat, and continues to monitor
you and your baby throughout labor. Sonoma homebirth
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During labor your midwife recommends position changes, as
necessary, and may suggest herbs and homeopathics, as well.
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Your midwife delivers your baby, or assists the father or
other family member in delivering the baby, as the case may
be. Upon birth, she checks your and your baby's vital statistics,
and she performs a newborn examination. Your midwife remains
with you and your baby until you are both stable.
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Postpartum VisitsSonoma homebirth
Postpartum visit schedules vary among our midwives. In general,
you will receive a postpartum visit at your home usually within
24-48 hours of birth. Then again at 3-5 days after the birth.
Then, you come to her at 2 weeks and 6 weeks, more or less,
as needed. Sonoma homebirth
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At these visits your midwife weighs the baby, checks your
and your baby's vital statistics, assists with breastfeeding
as necessary, and provides any other counseling, education
or support you need. Sonoma homebirth
Breastfeeding Support and Alternatives
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Our midwives provide breastfeeding support for new
and experienced mothers, as needed. Breastfeeding can be a
challenge, at first. The help and support of your midwife
can make a big difference. Sonoma homebirth
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We provide breast pump rental for
moms who want to utilize this technology. We also provide
education and options for moms who are unable to breastfeed
or do not wish to breastfeed. Sonoma homebirth
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Newborn Care Instruction
You will receive personalized instruction on how to care
for your newborn as needed. This includes how to hold your
baby, how to feed your baby, how to put your baby down, and
all other aspects of newborn care. Sonoma homebirth
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Your midwife is available to you for consultation after you
give birth, if you have questions, concerns, or just need
someone to talk to. Sonoma homebirth
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