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Philosophy

The whole basis of care I give is centered on autonomy and empowerment of a woman’s ability to choose the care that is appropriate for her and her family. Your autonomy is of the utmost priority and my role is to support you in your pregnancy, birth and beyond. Education is crucial in making informed decisions.

I encourage you to learn about topics where decisions will need to be made and will help provide education or resources whenever there is a decision to be made and, together, we come up with that decision so it is in the best interest of both your and your baby’s health and within the midwife’s scope of practice and experience.

 

Ultimately it is your decision and your decision will be respected.

 

Childbirth is a natural, physiological process not a medical illness. Women’s bodies are designed to give birth and the role of the midwife is to assist the mother in that process. The midwife is responsible for guiding and educating the mother in healthy practices to remain appropriate for homebirth.

 

Nutrition and exercise are important aspects of maintaining health throughout the pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum, and beyond. Throughout care, I encourage you to be in-tune with your body and your baby and to trust the physiological process. It is my experience that interventions are rarely needed.

What we believe

  • Watchful waiting and non-intervention in normal processes

  • Appropriate use of interventions and technology for current or potential health problems

  • Consultation, collaboration, and referral with other members of the health care team as needed to provide optimal health care

Every woman has a right  to:

  • Equitable, ethical, accessible quality health care that promotes healing and health

  • Health care that respects human dignity, individuality and diversity among groups

  • Complete and accurate information to make informed health care decisions

  • Self-determination and active participation in health care decisions

  • Involvement of a woman's designated family members, to the extent desired, in all health care experiences

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