What is Support?

Midwifery Information

What is Support?   Support is unconditional. It is listening… Not judging, not telling your own story. Support is not offering advice It is offering a handkerchief, a touch, a hug… caring. We are here to help women discover what they are feeling…. Not to make the feelings go away We are here to help a woman identify her options. Not to tell her which options to choose. We are here to discuss steps with a woman… Not to take the steps for her. We are here to help a woman discover her own strength… Not to rescue her and leave her still vulnerable. We are here to help a woman discover she can help herself… Not to take that responsibility for her. We are here to help a woman learn to choose… Not to make it unnecessary for her to make difficult choices. –...
What is a Midwife?

What is a Midwife?

Midwifery Information

A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) is a knowledgeable, skilled and professional independent midwifery practitioner who has met the standards for certification set by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and is qualified to provide the Midwives Model of Care. The CPM is the only midwifery credential that requires knowledge about and experience in out-of-hospital settings.

What if Things Go Wrong?

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Medical Back-Up and Transport Arrangements:

We are thankful that medical help is available when things become outside of our scope of care. You are responsible for arranging medical back-up if you wish, although if problems arise during your pregnancy, we will help you find a physician to continue care with. If complications arise during labor and we feel you need further evaluation, we will accompany you to the hospital. The majority of transports occur in cars, but occasionally an ambulance is more appropriate. It is your responsibility to have the number of your local ambulance service and labor and delivery unit.

When to Call

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If at any time you have any of the following signs, please call ASAP: No fetal movement in a 12-hour period, especially in the evening or when you are resting Dizziness or fainting spells Fever of 100 degrees or higher Blurred vision, Double Vision, or flashes or spots on your eyes Persistent, noticeable muscle contractions or tightening in your back or abdominal area, especially if there is a pattern Persistent headaches Bright red bleeding Gushing or leaking fluid from your vagina Pain or burning when you urinate, or a decrease in the amount of urine Swelling or puffiness (retention of fluid) especially in the hands and face and of sudden onset Sharp abdominal pain or severe cramping; nausea or queasy feeling in the stomach that persists Persistent vomiting...