• During your pregnancy, I will:
  • Meet with you 2-3 times before the birth. The first meeting is our interview and does not obligate you to use my services. If you select me, then we will meet once or twice more so that we can become more familiar with each other and help you create your birth plan .
  • Be available to you by phone to answer questions and make suggestions any time before labor begins.
• During labor and birth, I will:
  • Provide early labor support as desired, including in your home.
  • Provide non-medical comfort measures (such as massage, counterpressure, and suggesting position changes) for labor and birth.
  • Facilitate communication between you and your caregivers. I will explain medical procedures to you and help you understand information and recommendations given to you by your caregivers. I will also help you make sure they are familiar with your birth plan and verify with you, if in fact, you want to depart from this plan.
  • Strive to maintain a calm and peaceful birth environment.
  • Maintain a birth log as circumstances allow.
  • Photograph labor, birth, and recovery if desired and time and circumstances permit.

In the postpartum period, I will:

• Remain with you for at least an hour after the birth, until you are comfortable and your family is ready for quiet time together.
• Assist you with beginning breastfeeding as soon as possible after the birth.
• Be available by phone to provide emotional support and information on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care as requested.
• Direct you to additional resources (lactation consultants, mother support groups, etc.) as needed or requested.
• Meet with you approximately 2 weeks after the birth to review the birth and answer any questions you may have.
• Provide you with a written account of your baby's birth, as well as any photos. I would also encourage you to write your own version of the birth story as well.