Floressence Midwifery Support
Floressence Midwifery is an enthusiastic advocate for women-centered care, committed to meeting individuals at every stage of their birthing journey.
The first step on our journey together is to schedule a consultation. This will help us get to know one another, and let me answer any questions you have.
Prenatal Support
I believe prenatal care is an opportunity for us to build a relationship unique to you, educate you on your baby and your body, and prepare you for the birth process. I encourage you to involve the whole family — your spouse, partner, parents, siblings — anyone you want to share in the excitement that surrounds having your baby. It can be a wonderful bonding opportunity.
I see midwifery care as a partnership, not a dictatorship and want you to be in control of the health care decisions you make while providing you with informed consent. During your journey from pregnancy to birth to postpartum, I will help you understand all your available options so you can make the best decisions for you and your baby. This helps you empower yourself for your birth and journey through motherhood.
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-60-120 minutes
-Review of your family, health, and obstetrical history
-Draw initial labs and sign all state-required forms
-Assessment of vitals, fetal growth, fetal heart rate, and current pregnancy symptoms
-Counseling on how to maintain a low-risk pregnancy (discuss nutrition, exercise, supplementation, and chiropractic care
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45-60 minutes
Throughout your pregnancy following a standard pregnancy schedule:
-Monthly visits until 28 weeks, biweekly visits until 36 weeks, weekly visits until delivery
-36 week home visit
-Blood tests drawn in-office. No need to go elsewhere! (Basic lab panels required for care according to midwifery law. All lab options discussed with client for consent.)
-Additional labs panels available as needed or desired
-Referrals for sonograms as needed
-Anatomy Scan at 20 wks, and a Biophysical Profile at 41 wks.
-Assessment of vitals, fetal growth, fetal heart rate, and current pregnancy symptoms at every visit
-24/7 on-call access to a midwife for any emergent situations. You will have access to your midwife via her personal cellphone and are able to contact her directly
-Childbirth Education resources, and more!
Labor & Birth Support
Floressence Midwifery only provides homebirth services. I am not affiliated with any birth centers in the area. I bring the birth center to you.
I work to personalize your experience, all while keeping your safety my highest priority. Midwives use many comfort techniques and positions custom to you and your baby to help you achieve the most efficient labor.
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-Experience in water birth, VBAC and more!
-Two Licensed Midwives, both trained in Neonatal Resuscitation and CPR for healthcare providers, will be present at every delivery with Emergency Supplies & Resuscitation Equipment discreetly but conveniently on hand.
-Accompaniment to the hospital, if transport is needed. Sarah will stay with you until you and baby are stable and no longer need of her support.
-IV fluids, IV antibiotics, and anti-hemorrhage medications if necessary, desired or deemed necessary by parents
-Erythromycin eye ointment and Vitamin K injection if desired or deemed necessary by parents
-Evaluation of the perineum after birth to determine if any tearing has occurred and suturing of first and second degree tears, if needed.
-Intermittent Fetal and Maternal monitoring throughout labor
-A Complete Newborn Assessment right at your bedside within 2 hours of delivery
-Family participation throughout labor as desired!
Postpartum & Well-Baby Care
I believe that postpartum care is every bit as important as prenatal care! This is why I offer a few extra postpartum visits beyond what is traditionally seen.
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-24/7 direct access to your midwife for any needs during the postpartum period
-In-Home Visit by your midwife during the first 24-72 hours postpartum
-In-Home Visit by your midwife at one week postpartum as needed or desired
-In-Office Visits with your midwife at 2, 4, and 6 weeks postpartum
-Each postpartum visit includes assessment of your well being and the baby’s well being through vital signs, physical exams, checking the baby’s weight gain, and thorough investigation of your overall health- emotionally and physically.
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-Metabolic newborn screen within 72 hours of birth and at 2 weeks postpartum.
-Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening for the newborn by 72 hours postpartum with pulse oximeter.
-Documentation of the birth and filing for the birth certificate and infant’s social security card.
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-Breastfeeding and newborn feeding education and support
-PAP Smears as needed
-Any lab tests that may be indicated including testing for thyroid disease, vitamin d levels, or diabetes.
-Discussion and education on all family planning options including the risks/benefits of each and referral for services, if needed. Your midwife can educate you on the use of natural family planning/ fertility awareness methods of prevention of pregnancy and/or fit you for a diaphragm or cervical cap if those are the best options for your family.
-Space to discuss your birth, emotions and careful care and attention to those struggling with Perinatal Mood Disorders.
-Ongoing screening and education on postpartum depression and referral to other health care professionals, when needed.
