Eden Birth
& Wellness
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(Homebirth or birth center openings are limited. Please schedule your prenatal care as soon as possible.)
Safe, Gentle, Confident Birth
The time of birth is precious. It is a personal experience between you and your baby, your family and whomever you want to be present.
This special time of birth is respected.
The midwife carefully and gently monitors your and your baby's well-being during labor while supporting the peaceful flow of your natural labor progress. You have the freedom to give birth in a way that works best for you.
Women and babies feel more secure in a comfortable place instead of a room full of strangers, confusion and new germs. In calm
surroundings with the people she chooses, a woman experiences a rise in
endorphins (natural pain inhibitor in the body).
Relaxing in peaceful surroundings prevents interruption to your labor rhythm. It is not usually necessary to have a lot of extra interventions that can lead to other
problems.
Staying nourished and hydrated with good food and fluids when you are able, is helpful as your body
needs to keep up the work of labor at its best.
Often, women will choose to relax in a waterbirth tub or pool, as a method of comfort during labor.
Supplies, equipment, natural remedies and medications are on hand if needed.
Along with monitoring mom & baby during labor, your needs and choices are supported to help you give birth your way
- rather than have it delivered from you.
And afterward, in between charting vital signs and other aspects of wellness for you
and your baby over several hours, your birth team makes sure you're
comfortable and rooms are tidy again.
Some of the options with natural birth at home or birth center in Idaho include family participation, waterbirth, and alternatives after prior C-section. (See VBAC.)
Continuity of care with your certified & licensed midwife is always beneficial.
Birth Preparation
We welcome you to attend birth preparation classes
and workshops for southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon families. The Birth Stories Gathering
is also a great way to share experiences
and learn from others.
See Book Shop
Care During Your Pregnancy
Prenatal checkups include lab work, nutrition assessment and counseling,
and assessment of fetal well-being, with additional tests and/or ultrasound as needed. Referrals to further medical care are offered if necessary. The
individual comfort and physical, spiritual, emotional and cultural concerns of our clients are important to us. Ask
your questions about homebirth and let us know your preferences!
After Your Baby is Born
Postnatal care includes the hours after birth while you and your baby bond and get to know each other better.
This time is very important for you and your baby. It should be
protected and not unnecessarily interrupted.
The midwife gently performs the newborn exam and assessments.
You might also enjoy a soothing herb bath -- prepared just for you.
Postnatal checkups for you and your baby continue with a visit at your home within 24-48 hrs. and
another checkup at your home or at the office within about 4 to 5 days after your birth.
The newborn metabolic screenings
tests can be provided through your midwife.
At about 2 weeks you and your baby receive another checkup at the midwife's office, or as pre-arranged.
Your final postnatal visit is normally between 1 month to 6 weeks.
Breastfeeding
Support and on-call availability is here for any concerns you may have.
Birth Certificate
Your baby's birth certificate application is prepared and sent to the state vital records office by your midwife.
Well-woman / Well-baby Checkups
Checkups and lab tests (and PAP) are available during 6 weeks postnatally.
Referrals
Further care to medical practitioners may be referred.
Cochran Database:
Midwife-led versus other models of care for childbearing women
"Outcomes of planned home births with certified professional midwives:
large prospective study in North America"
A Canadian Study in 2009: "Outcomes of Planned Homebirth..."
Dr. Stuart J. Fischbein's Letter to ACOG with Responses
California obstetrician pro-homebirth, actively opposes recent legislative attempt by
medical trade unions AMA and ACOG
Research & Support Organizations
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