My Services Include the Following:

• Interview -- I meet with expectant parents to explain what my services include and to answer any questions they may have.  If they are interested in hiring me, they contact me after the interview.
  

• Prenatal Visits -- I visit expectant parents to get acquainted and to talk about their birthing preferences and goals.  I provide information as requested to help them make decisions about their birth plan.  When possible, I prefer at least two prenatal visits.
  

• On Call -- I am on call for up to two weeks before and two weeks after the estimated due date.  During that time I carry a cell phone at all times so that I can be contacted when labor is underway.
  

• Labor and Birth -- When I am called to attend the birth, I meet the parents at home or the birth place when labor is underway.  I stay with them throughout the labor and birth, providing emotional and informational support, as well as help with physical comfort measures.  After the baby is born, I offer help with breastfeeding if needed.  When the family is ready for quiet time together, I leave at that time (usually an hour or two after the birth).
  

• Postpartum Visit -- I call the parents to set up a time to meet either at the birth place or after they get settled in at home.  At the postpartum visit we remember the birth and I answer any questions they may have about the experience.  I also provide breastfeeding support during this time if it is needed.