Photography and Belly Casting
Available upon request.
Water birth
We offer birthing tubs for the mom that wants to experience water birth. Aside from pain reduction, water birth offers other benefits that are equally appealing. Episiotomies and tearing can be avoided, as the water softens the tissues surrounding the perineum, making them more pliable and able to stretch. And labor itself could be shortened - this is being seen over and over again as more women choose water birth. You would still be able to labor as you liked, in any position you choose, with the added benefit of some laboring positions being easier in the water. Squatting on land is a demanding stretch; in water, with gravity diminished, it comes easy and naturally.
Massage pressure points and comfort
While laboring, I will use many techniques, such as cold packs, heating pads, compresses, foot rubs, back rubs, rolling pin technique, rebozo, knee press, counter pressure on the lower back, aquatherapy, music, aromatherapy using essential oils, prayer, walks, eye pillow, birth ball, focal points, rubbing pressure points, double hip squeeze, knotted sheet pull (to aid progression) and more.
I ALSO OFFER TENS UNITS
Pressure Points to Induce Labor : Labor and Childbirth ... www.justmommies.com/.../pressure-points-to-induce-labor
Photo Gallery
Great Websites
https://www.babycenter.com/baby
WebMD Baby: Newborn and Baby Care, Feeding and Development www.webmd.com/parenting/baby
Peace, Strength, and Dignity
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers ~ strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” -Barbara Katz Rothman
Postpartum Care
I offer postpartum care if you have any questions or concerns with breastfeeding or other postpartum issues.
Well versed in many cultures and religions
Working Together
My main goal is to support you and your partner in the birth you desire-whatever and wherever that is for you. My driving values are informed consent, evidence based care and strong relationships with like minded providers. I support your supporters and never wish to take your partners place.
