1676 Columbia Turnpike Castleton, NY 12033
Home Birth
Home Birth
"Birth is not only about making babies. It's about making mothers; strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and believe in their inner strength." ~ Barbara Katz Rothman
We are so excited to be offering home birth midwifery again!
~We offer a free consultation to meet and discuss your wishes for your birth.
~Full prenatal visits including labwork and genetic testing if desired.
~Ultrasounds and other diagnostic testing available through referral.
~Monthly visits up to 28 weeks, then every two weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until delivery.
~Home visit to confirm birth plan at 36 weeks.
~Postpartum visits at 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 3 weeks, and a final visit in the office at 6 weeks.
~Newborn screenings including metabolic screen and cardiac screenings provided.
~Contraception planning, including IUD placement, Depo-Provera, oral contraceptives, and natural family planning education.
~Postpartum support for breastfeeding as well as assessments for postpartum depression and anxiety.
Midwifery Model of Care
We have always followed the Midwives Model of Care(TM) in our practice. We believe in creating nurturing and empowering relationships with our clients.
The Midwives Model of Care™ is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life events. The Midwives Model of Care includes:
- monitoring the physical, psychological and social well-being of the mother/birthing parent throughout the childbearing cycle
- providing the mother/birthing parent with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
- minimizing technological interventions and
- identifying and referring women/birthing people who require obstetrical attention.
The application of this model has been proven to reduce to incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.
(Midwives Model of Care definition is Copyrighted © by the Midwifery Task Force, all rights reserved)
Newborn care
Your midwife provides the initial newborn assessment at the birth as well as infant check-ups until 6 weeks of age.
We provide breastfeeding support at any time, at home and in the office. Whether you breastfeed full time or partially with supplementation, we support you and your breastfeeding journey.
We provide guidance and experience in caring for your newborn and navigating the decisions you make as new parents.