Why Choose A Midwife? 

Midwives are experts in normal birth.  Much a midwife's time spent with you will be focused on things you can do to ensure the best chance of your pregnancy and birth being normal.

Midwives base their philosophy on the Midwife's Model of Care, believing that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes.

The Midwife's Model of Care includes:

• Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle 
• Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
• Minimizing technological interventions
• Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention

The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.

Midwifery offers:

·         competent physical surveillance during your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum

·         time spent to develop a relationship with you and for you to get all your questions answered

·         respect for your ability to make decisions that affect your body and baby

·         emotional support throughout the changes of pregnancy and the challenges of childbirth

·         education throughout the process to optimize health and deal with normal discomforts

·         understanding that childbearing involves more than just your body; also mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of being

·         belief that childbearing is a normal, healthy process and avoidance of unnecessary medical intervention

·         inclusion of your partner and children

·         strong support for a successful breastfeeding experience