TLC FOR MOMS 2 B, LLC  

                                                     Prenatal Care
                 The path to an empowered pregnancy and birth is through informed choice. I provide information and resources to assist you in making informed decisions about all of yourpregnancy and birth needs, including extensive information on nutrition, exercise, prenatal testing and newborn care. The safety and success of homebirth is in part related to the relationship of trust and honesty between mom her partner and the midwife. For this reason all prenatal visits occur in your home and last about one hour. This allows ample time for all the members to feel comfortable and build a relationship with both myself and my assistant. During each visit the health and well-being of both mom and baby are monitored, information is shared,and I allow plenty of time for questions. Visits occur monthly until 28 weeks, twice a month until 36 weeks and weekly thereafter until the birth.If you are past your due date, these visits occur more frequently for addition monitoring. Both you and baby will be monitored at every prenatal appointment which includes your blood pressure, pulse, weight, urine and your diet and nutrition habits. The baby's fetal heart tones and belly measurements will be done at each visit to monitor growth and fetal wellbeing.

                                                     Labor and Birth
                I stay in close contact with all my clients via phone from the first heads up call until the client feels she wants me to come to the house. My assistant and I will be in attendance throughout active labor, monitoring the natural process as it unfolds, guiding as necessary. I provide individually tailored birth support- being a constant physical and emotional support or leaving you to labor in privacy. I strongly encourage fathers/co-parents to take an active role, even catching their baby if they desire.  I remain in attendance a minimum of two hours after the birth, ensuring that mom and baby are well and the entire family is bonding well and baby has nursed. Complications that may occur are addressed skillfully at home or transported to an area hospital as necessary. I carry emergency equipment/pharmaceuticals for hemorrhage or newborn care in addition to herbal and homeopathic remedies. If transport to a hospital becomes necessary I will remain by your side providing support, guidance and knowledge until all needs have been met.
I will continue to provide all postpartum care for you and your baby, including visiting daily in the hospital if a stay is necessary.

                                                      PostpartumCare
             During the postpartum period is essential to a woman's recovery as well as her long-term health. Additionally, continuous care and support for mom in the days and weeks following birth allows mom and baby to bond as well as develop a successful breastfeeding relationship. I encourage all my clients to come up with a strong postpartum plan just like they have a birth plan. I will return to your home on day one, day two, day four and two weeks, four weeks and six weeks postpartum. The physical and emotional well-being of the entire family is addressed at each visit. Complete well-baby care is also provided during these times. Your baby is weighed, evaluated for jaundice, normal patterns of sleeping, eating and general well being are all assessed. I believe strongly in supporting women to return to an active life. I provide instruction on pelvic floor strengthening and recovery throughout the postpartum period. Pregnancy is an exciting and unique time in the life of a woman. I believe a woman should have access to a trusted care provider whenever concerns arise. I make myself available 24 hours a day so that you may feel safe, supported and honored during this life-changing time!