Providing full-spectrum antenatal, postpartum, well newborn care
and homebirth services in central and southern Minnesota.
Traditional Midwifery
Model of Care
Caring for the Whole Person
The traditional midwifery model of care is holistic, tending to each client as a whole person. Health is comprised not only of the physical body, but social, spiritual, mental, and emotional aspects as well. Each client's course of care can be as unique as each person themselves. This healthcare model provides ample time to: build a relationship of mutual trust and respect; provide complete informed consent; discuss options; and facilitate processes of shared decision making.
Routine Care
Antenatal
A routine course of care begins, ideally, around the beginning of pregnancy. Monthly visits are recommended until 26 to 32 weeks, biweekly until 36 weeks, and weekly until giving birth. (Additional prenatal visits may be added as necessary.) Visits are typically 30 to 60 minutes long and are currently offered in the comfort of your own home. Over the course of care, we monitor physical health by offering routine labs and assessing vitals, as well as fetal growth and wellbeing. We allow ample time to provide individualized counsel. Topics covered include, but aren’t nearly limited to: pregnancy symptoms, adaptations, self-care, preparation for birth, parenthood and more. In our care, your midwife is available at an on-call basis as clients are provided with information about reaching out for both urgent and non-urgent matters.
Postpartum
The postpartum period begins immediately after birth, at which time the midwife remains at the family's home until two to six hours postpartum. Thereafter, clients receive home visits at 24-48 hours postpartum, 3-4 days, 1-2 weeks, and, optionally an additional one or two visits until six weeks. Postpartum care is focused on overall wellbeing, newborn feeding, growth, and more. Through informed consent and shared decision making, we also offer to the well newborn all the same medications and health screenings available in conventional healthcare settings.
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