PRENATAL

• Comfortable prenatal rooms with an inviting, a home-like feel

• Children are welcome to attend appointments

• Appropriately scheduled appointments = very little, if any, wait time 

• Unrushed environment with time for you to to ask questions or explore concerns you may have 

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• Urinalysis

• Vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, etc..

• Monitoring baby's heart rate and determining its position

• Measuring the size and growth of your uterus (fundal height)

• Dietary counseling 

• Lab work and ultrasounds, when appropriate

• Professional referrals as needed (OB/GYN, chiropractor, massage therapist, doula,  etc..)

• 24-hour on-call midwife- no answering service!

BIRTH

• Large private birthing suites with comfortable full-sized beds and plenty of space to labor freely

• 1 acre of outdoor area available for walking during labor, if desired

• Tubs available in each birth suite for water immersion in labor 

• Assistance with natural techniques for comfort. Supportive environment!

• Eat and drink in labor- NO routine IVs!

• Deliver in whatever position you feel comfortable in

• Delayed cord clamping, first hours uninterrupted skin-to-skin and dim lights for baby are all routine

• Dad can be hands-on during the birth, if he chooses!
   

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• Evaluating fetal heart tones

• Monitoring of vital signs

• Vaginal exams, if necessary

• Delivery of the baby in a warm, calm birthing environment

• Perineal inspection and repair, if necessary

• Complete newborn exam including weight, measurements, vital signs, etc..and administration of newborn medications

• Emergency medical equipment available including IV fluids, medications for bleeding, oxygen and resuscitation equipment for both mom and baby, Lidocain also available for laceration repairs.

• CPR and NRP certified 

• Homeopathics, herbs and essential oils available for non-emergencies

• In the instance that you or baby may require more extensive medical attention, timely transport will be initiated and your midwife will accompany you to the hospital

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POSTPARTUM

• Return home the same day you deliver your baby with ample support from our staff!

• Phone calls, home visits (Acadiana) and office visits to ensure a successful and supported transition into motherhood 

  • Day 1 phone call

  • Day 1-2 visit

  • Day 2-4 phone call

  • Day 7-10 visit

  • 6 Week visit

  • any other visits as necessary with no additional charges

• Mom and baby vitals, emotional assessments, breastfeeding assessment, ample time to ask questions or explore concerns you may have

• Professional referrals as necessary, including lactation support and postpartum depression screening
   

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• Filing for the birth certificate and social security card

• Pediatric referral form- PKU and hearing screen

• Super-bill provided for insurance filing