A website for access to Home birth, doula care, midwifery care for pregnancy, birth , and post partum. Compassionate and loving care during the child bearing year. I provide complete care for pregnancy, delivery, breast feeding and post partum support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Home birth safe?
Here is a link to a quick 1 page summary of studies on the safety of home birth and
Advantages to home birth from the Citizens for Midwifery.
What happens in a transport to the hospital?
During the course of labor if it becomes necessary to transport, I will discuss it with the laboring mother and father to explain the need for the transport. I will call ahead to the hospital and inform them of the situation. This gives the hospital time to get prepared for our arrival. When we arrive, I give a report and the hospital will get a copy of your medical chart. I stay with you in the hospital until the baby is delivered and all is well. I will continue care in the post partum as well.
Do you take insurance?
If your policy will pay for out-of- hospital birth, I have an excellent insurance biller who will file a claim with your insurance.
What about the mess?
This is a common question from dads, mainly. We have ways to keep things clean and we clean up after the birth. When I leave, the only sign of a birth is that there is a baby in the house.
What is the scope of practice for Midwives in Ca. ?
In California Licensed Midwives provide prenatal, deliveries, post partum, and well woman care. The Licensed Midwife can also order all needed labs and ultrasounds.
What is the midwifery Model of care?
Wonderful explanation from Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)
