Home Birth Midwifery for California Families
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Comprehensive and personal care is the cornerstone of midwifery that fits each woman individually and represents a holistic approach that supports total well being.
Mahina Midwifery is medically thorough and evidence based, providing you with the information you need to make informed choices about the care you receive. This approach will assure you have the best possible outcome for you and your baby. Serving pregnant and birthing families in the Santa Cruz area. The Midwifery Model of Care is based on: - Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of mother throughout the childbearing cycle - Providing individualized education, counseling and support throughout your prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum period with an emphasis on informed consent - Minimizing technological interventions - Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention |
"Shannon was poised and reassuring, professional yet warm, and incredibly competent. She handled all of the details right after the birth efficiently and respectfully, allowing me to revel in the bliss of my new baby without having to think of anything."
HOLISTIC PRENATAL CARE
Prenatal visits are scheduled in office with one home visit at 36 weeks. All visits last up to an hour, providing thorough evaluation of pregnant person and baby, education on nutrition, use of herbs, advocacy of implementing stress-relieving techniques, Maya abdominal therapy, and holistic pelvic care. It has been clearly documented in medical studies that good prenatal care, excellent nutrition, and self education greatly increase the chance of a normal healthy outcome for both birthing person and baby.
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Prenatal Care Visits - Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation - Every 2 weeks between 28 - 36 weeks - Every week thereafter until your baby is born. |
Home Birth Care - On-call 24 hours a day - Comprehensive midwifery care during labor, birth and postpartum. |
Postpartum Care 24-hour on-call support for mom and baby with home visits scheduled at: - 1 day postpartum - 3 days postpartum - 1 week postpartum - 2 weeks postpartum - 6 weeks postpartum |
HOME BIRTH MIDWIFERY CARE
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Home birth offers an opportunity for women to labor and birth in a way that is unique to their needs and desires. With an emphasis placed on supporting the natural progression of labor to unfold organically, very little intervention is used for a positive outcome. Home birth promotes family unity and supports the smooth transition as babies are born into the comfort and warmth of their mother's arms. In turn this helps to regulate breathing and heart rate patterns in your newborn allowing for optimal bonding.
The choice to give birth at home stems from a desire to take personal responsibility for your health, your body and your baby. Many women find it empowering to discover a strength and courage within themselves they never knew existed. It's not about having decisions imposed on you by a professional, but rather feeling informed and confident as you navigate your choices. |
"Shannon brings a calming energy that presents itself in all the right moments even when you didn't realize you needed it."
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MIDWIFERY CARE POSTPARTUM
Your midwifery care lasts for 6 weeks following the birth of your baby with regular scheduled postpartum visits and on-call support. You are both cared for with regular monitoring of baby's progress, your physical healing along with breastfeeding support and referrals.
Maya Abdominal Therapy® and Holistic Pelvic Care™ are incorporated at your 6 week visit to optimize recovery and facilitate common postpartum changes as your body transitions. Promotion and support of fertility awareness and natural family planning is ideal when considering birth control methods, and your well woman care is based on stress free living. Creating layers of support through different modalities that are going to facilitate your alignment with motherhood include wholesome nutrition, herbal support, and attachment parenting.
Maya Abdominal Therapy® and Holistic Pelvic Care™ are incorporated at your 6 week visit to optimize recovery and facilitate common postpartum changes as your body transitions. Promotion and support of fertility awareness and natural family planning is ideal when considering birth control methods, and your well woman care is based on stress free living. Creating layers of support through different modalities that are going to facilitate your alignment with motherhood include wholesome nutrition, herbal support, and attachment parenting.
