I prefer to meet you and your partner for an initial visit. This allows us to become acquainted, to explore your priorities as well as any fears or concerns that you may have. This meeting does not oblige you to hire me, it’s simply a chance to get to know each other and determine if there is a good fit.
A basic outline for prenatal, labour and postpartum care
Prenatal Care
Prior to your labour beginning, we will have two pre-natal visits where we will have an opportunity to discuss a variety of topics including, your birth plan, pain medications, relaxation techniques, the stages of labour, birthing positions and a wide variety of other topics. In addition, I am always available to answer questions in person during our meetings, via email, or by phone. I will want to become familiar with and help you develop your birth plan. I will provide any information or education you may need to make informed decisions about your care. It is helpful for me to know how you cope with pain and fatigue and your thoughts about medications as well as defining how you see us working together.
Labour & Birth
As your due date approaches, I am on-call and in regular contact with you regarding the progression of your labour. Once your labour has begun and you feel that you need my support, I will remain with you throughout your labour and birth. I draw on my knowledge, training and experience to provide emotional, physical and informational support. I will provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions as labor progresses and help with relaxation, massage, positions and other techniques for your comfort. Following the birth of your baby I will usually remain with you for the first few hours to help with breastfeeding or until your family is ready for some quiet time together.
Post Partum Care
Once you are settled in at home, I like to schedule a postpartum visit so we can review your feelings about the birth, assess how breastfeeding is going as well as answer and questions you may have.
Please contact me at 778-319-1944 or via email if you would like more information