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Midwife has traditionally meant "with woman." Yet as support systems have culturally shifted, the midwife is not only with woman before, during and after the birth, but she is also a support for the whole family throughout the process.  It is also the family and specifically the mother in homebirth who must make and take responsibility for their choices and decisions during this period.  Whether it be the decision to birth at home or what labs to get or not get, giving informed consent and empowering the parents to do research lays the groundwork for these decisions.  Prenatal care, the birth and postpartum care can be altered to fit what is needed for each family.  As the midwife, I find it important to spend time getting to know your health past and present (even your vision of it in the future), giving information about your choices and watching to make sure that all stays within healthy boundaries.

 

I encourage everyone seeking a midwife to interview with more than one so that you can find someone that you will feel good with to support you though such an intimate period of time.  Feel free to call or email to set up a free consultation.