PRECONCEPTION
What a blessing it is to assist you in a plan to become pregnant! Sabrina offers preconception visits that review the best nutrition, supplements, and exercise choices as well as things to avoid to give you the most opportunities for conceiving. Lab work can be done at that appointment to address any concerns that you may have. She would also love to give you some tips and information that may help you with symptoms that may develop in early pregnancy.
PRENATAL
As a midwife, Sabrina believes that women should be in control of their own care. She provides you with lots of education and all of your options and then it is up to you to make choices based on what may fit your family. Her goal is for you to feel a connection with her as she strives to build a long-standing relationship that benefits you and your growing family. Appointments are longer than you might have with an obstetrician, giving more room to ask questions or just visit about life. Sabrina truly believes that women have better birth outcomes when relationship and trust develop between a midwife and her client. Appointments are done in your home and on a schedule similar to obstetric care: every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and weekly until birth. She offers in-home lab work and you can choose from a couple of options for any sonograms you desire. Your body was made for a physiologic birth!
LABOR & BIRTH
It is Sabrina’s goal for you to have a peaceful space whether that be in your home or should you choose a VRBO, hotel, birth center or a friend’s house. She encourages you to hire a doula, especially as a benefit for having your first birth or first unmedicated birth. At births, she will be assisted by another midwife that she trusts in our community. It is her desire to respect all beliefs, cultures and spiritual backgrounds and can offer personalized care should you have any special preferences. Your family is welcome to be present and anyone else you that you feel adds to your birth space.
POSTPARTUM
As a new mother, you want to do what’s best for your baby and yet sometimes, you’re not even sure where to start. As your midwife, Sabrina is well-versed in breastfeeding, diapers, crying babies and the changes happening to your postpartum body. She feels strongly that this is such an important time in your life, one in need of direction and encouragement, so she is happy to offer more support than what is listed below if necessary, but here is her routine schedule. Postpartum appointments to care for you and baby:
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In home visit between 24-72 hours post-birth (mom & baby)
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A 2 week and 6 week follow-up for you and your baby
- Weight or jaundice follow-ups when needed
MIDWIFERY ALSO INCLUDES
- Breastfeeding Support
- Newborn Exams
- Weight Checks
- Newborn Screening
- Screening for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
- Pap Smears
- Family Planning Options
- Referrals As Needed
