The client/midwife relationship is one based on trust and mutual respect. Midwives educate and empower their clients to make choices about their own health care through the process of informed consent. Often in standard obstetrics, women are not given full information about tests or procedures, thus skewing the course of events dictating their prenatal and birth process. Midwives spend about an hour with each prenatal exam (vs the standard 7 min appointment generally spent with obstetricians) discussing a multitude of topics that affect the pregnant woman’s health and emotional state, thus deepening the woman/couple’s experience and encouraging a low risk pregnancy to remain just that; low risk.
Women get a more thorough model of care with midwives that enables them to not just survive the pregnancy, but thrive inside of the client/care provider relationship due to the individualization of the care given to each client. Studies show that midwives have the best statistics in perinatal outcomes due to the time and attention given to each client we have far fewer cases of preterm labor, pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes because we are able to spot lifestyle patterns and early indicators that lead to high risk conditions and offer a preventative plan for our clients.
Prenatal care
Care with me follows the standard schedule for maternity care; we will get together every 4 weeks until you are 28 weeks along, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks and the once a week thereafter. We will delve into all kinds of subjects that impact your wellbeing, from your diet and hydration, to your stress levels and sleeping patterns. Whatever impacts your life is impacting your health and our relationship will be a partnership based on my expertise and your commitment having a thriving prenatal experience. I can refer out for diagnostic testing such as ultrasound, amniocentesis, chiropractic or cranial work through my referral base. All standard blood work and cultures are done in house and can be billed through insurance.
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Doula care
Sometimes it becomes appropriate for a couple or individual to birth in the hospital. As a midwife and trained doula I am often hired for laboring at home and then transport to hospital for delivery in a hospital setting. I have attended over 900 births at home or in hospital settings.
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Birth Consulting
Available for meetings with pregnant individuals seeking out the best care possible, whether with an OB in hospital or looking for the best doula, I have references and resources for the best care Los Angeles has to offer.
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Blessing ways
I am often called to create ceremonial space to honor the profound transitions in an individuals or couples life. I consider it an honor to share the gifts I have obtained while training in traditions and lineages.
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