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Celebrate Birth Midwifery, Inc

Prenatal Care for Hospital Birth

The prenatal care you receive from us is consistent whether you plan a birth center or hospital birth.

While our midwives do not attend hospital births, you'd still contact us when in labor, and we'll coordinate with the hospital, send your records, and remain available to you by phone 24/7, followed by your postpartum care with us, typically including 2-week and 6-week appointments, with earlier visits available if needed.

The prenatal care you receive from us is consistent whether you plan a birth center or hospital birth.

While our midwives do not attend hospital births, you'd still contact us when in labor, and we'll coordinate with the hospital, send your records, and remain available to you by phone 24/7, followed by your postpartum care with us, typically including 2-week and 6-week appointments, with earlier visits available if needed.

During pregnancy, a significant intake of 80 to 100 grams of protein daily is recommended, which can be obtained through sources like eggs, meats, beans, and legumes. You and your midwife will discuss strategies for achieving dietary health throughout your pregnancy based on your needs!

Midwifery has a long and enduring history, supporting families since the earliest times. While modern medicine has, at times, overshadowed it, midwifery care is experiencing a resurgence as a traditional approach to childbirth.

We encourage prenatal breastfeeding support, including a 35-week assessment to discuss your history, concerns, and create a personalized feeding plan, regardless of your birth location. Our comprehensive breastfeeding basics class, open to both clients and the community, covers lactation fundamentals and addresses concerns like returning to work, and we provide continuous support from birth through weaning and beyond.

Pregnancy is a powerful act of building. It requires increased protein intake to support the growing uterus. We emphasize nutrient-dense foods and ample hydration, as water plays a crucial role in everything from organ function to maintaining healthy amniotic fluid. Nutritional needs increase during pregnancy because your baby relies on your intake for essential macro and micronutrients, which are vital for their cellular function, growth, and development.

Roots Community Birth Center offers childbirth education as a crucial aspect of your prenatal care, both for our clients and for our community at large. Ask us about our current class offerings, and stay tuned for more educational opportunities coming soon!

Our birth center offers water birth in two spacious tubs, providing a therapeutic and comforting experience that can significantly ease labor pain and promote muscle relaxation. After your baby's birth, you can remain in the tub as long as you wish while getting skin-to-skin contact, unless rare complications like heavy bleeding arise. If water birth isn't your preference, we also offer the option of laboring in the shower.

During lactation, prioritize nutrient-dense foods to maintain stable blood sugar levels, preventing fatigue and supporting both your energy and rest. These foods provide essential micro and macronutrients for your body's healing and immune system, while also ensuring your baby receives vital antibodies and calories through your milk.

As your labor progresses, maintain close contact with us, especially when contractions become intense, following the 4-1-1 guideline: contractions four minutes apart, lasting one minute, for one hour. Upon arrival, we'll conduct a comprehensive assessment, including vitals and labor progress, and develop a personalized plan, which may involve staying at the birth center, returning home, or remaining for additional support. After birth, we provide continuous monitoring for both mother and baby, including the "golden hour," and ensure stability for a minimum of two hours, with an average stay of three to three and a half hours before discharge.

Precipitous labor occurs when labor and delivery are completed in 3 hours or less from the first contraction. It can be difficult to recognize because the rapid progression may not seem so fast. If your contractions are 2-3 minutes apart, intense, and accompanied by pressure from the very beginning, contact your midwife immediately. These signs often indicate a quick labor and delivery.

Birth assistants play a vital role in supporting the midwife during labor. They ensure the midwife has everything they need and help to maintain a safe environment for the birthing process to unfold smoothly.

While most nutritional needs remain relatively consistent throughout pregnancy, iron requirements increase significantly to support the production of red blood cells for both mother and baby. Caloric needs gradually increase, with minimal changes in the first trimester, moderate increases in the second, and substantial increases in the third trimester. Notably, lactation demands the highest caloric intake, exceeding the requirements for fetal growth.

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