YOUR SACRED EXPANSION
Our bodies are marvelous. The changes and sacrifices our bodies go through to pass on everything we can to our babies is a beautiful and mysterious thing. Biologically the body and even the mind becomes more pliable and elastic during pregnancy in preparation for the specialty purpose of raising a baby human. Nurturing these changes in the body and mind with understanding, creativity and individualism is exactly what the midwifery care I offer prioritizes. No two pregnancies are the same and whether it is a 1st pregnancy or a 12th pregnancy, there is always something different and new to make that pregnancy distinctly unique.
You are the wielder of your experience and my role is one of nurture, a sounding board, a listening ear, a space to commune, and an array of ideas to come alongside and support both what is present reality and also whatever it is that you envision. I support all types of pregnancy experiences. Sometimes pregnancy is as perfect as someone could ever ask for and sometimes pregnancy is an incredibly challenging experience. Sometimes the pregnancy itself becomes a source of difficulty and sometimes it is external factors that disrupt someone’s flow. Whatever it is that you are experiencing, I do my best to meet you where you are at.
During your pregnancy we meet together regularly to check in on your holistic wellbeing. This usually includes an assessment of your health and vital signs, affirming the miraculous growth of your baby, and discussing ways you are caring for yourself. This may include how you nourish yourself, what your physical activity is like, and ways to support any new sensations you might be experiencing. We may discuss how you are doing in your head space and how you are coping with any stressors in your life. We discuss preparations for the last season of pregnancy, for your labor and your homebirth, and for being with your baby. We also have various ways of screening for health such as labs and ultrasound but these are not used at every visit.
At this time, I am mostly offering in home visits where I come to you in the comfort of your own home. Between our visits together, I welcome communication from and encourage you to reach out to me. Usually we meet once a month until 28wks, biweekly until 36wks and weekly until you welcome your baby into your arms.