Frequently asked questions
Started apprenticeship in 2009. Worked with many midwives and received license in 2018.
20-30
NARM PEP process
Yes
Yes in Tennessee and Virginia
Appointments are every 4 weeks until 28 weeks. Every 2 weeks from 28 weeks to 36 and weekly thereafter
Each visit is 45 minutes to an hour long. Most of the visit is like a visit with a friend . I like to cover all aspects of your growing family. Family and children are welcome and encouraged to participate. all the standard care like blood pressure, listen to baby with a doppler or fetoscope, urine dip.
All visits done in your home. You can invite anyone you like to your appointments or birth
Yes
No vaginal exams are ever required. Ultrasound is not required but encouraged at 20 weeks.
It is highly encouraged to test for gestational diabetes.
Testing is offered. A positive result does not risk you from home birth.
During the first hour vitals will be taken on you and baby frequently as well as delivery of the placenta and checking for bleeding. Baby will stay skin to skin with a parent. I try to stay out of the way as much as possible so you can get acquainted with your new baby. There is no rush to cut cord or exam the newborn other than basic vitals.
During the later weeks of pregnancy encouraging baby to turn. If possible setting up an external version. I do have training in breech delivery's.
Case dependent but generally 42 weeks and a few days.
Yes birth is not very messy and even if you think your loud its usually not. Birth can happen anywhere .
Yes absolutely I encourage it.
es current NRP and CPR
no
