Two prenatal support meetings

During these visits we will cover:

• Your birth preferences
• Fears and concerns
• Goals
• Basic childbirth education
• What to expect
• Managing labor pain
• Postpartum planning
• Support expectations
• Evidence based information on medical procedures
• Your options during labor and after birth
• Any other topics you would like to discuss.

• 24/7 text/phone/email support throughout your pregnancy
• Around the clock text, phone, and email support throughout your pregnancy.
• Around the clock text, phone, and email support for two weeks postpartum to answer your questions as well as provide resources and referrals.

 Resources

• Access to our lending library of books and videos.
• A list of local resources that we have researched and complied for your use during the postpartum period and beyond.

Labor Support

• On call availability for in person labor support starting at 38 weeks.
• Continuous in person labor support for you and your partner from the start of active labor until 1-2 hours after your baby is born.
• Emotional and physical full birth support throughout your labor that includes (but is not limited to!):
  • Basic massage
  • Comfort techniques
  • Words of encouragement
  • Help with decision making
  • Positive affirmations.
  • Pictures (if possible) of the moments when you meet your baby for the first time!
• Help with breastfeeding or bottle feeding during the immediate postpartum period.

One Postpartum Follow-up

This follow up might look like:

• Helping you understand and process your birth experience
• Information on basic newborn care and understanding  baby’s cues
• Breast or bottle feeding support
• Information on general healing for you
• Support with the general transition to bringing baby home
• Referrals as needed
• & more

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