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Words cannot express how much this experience has meant to me. I
cannot remember a time I have felt more happy and present than I felt
the days after Kate's birth. What a gift you helped me give
myself. Your role in our lives as a family will never be forgotten. With much thanks and love. Meagan
A simple" thank you" doesn't seem adequate in expressing our appreciation for all you did to help bring Everett into the world. Having you there reassuring us and giving us the confidence to give birth at home gave us a wonderful experience. Your professionalism and calm, easy-going manner made this experience amazing. We love recalling and retelling others about Everett's birth. I wish all women could have such a great experience. You are all that midwives should be! All our love and thanks. Andy & Amber
Having our baby with Health Foundations was truly a life changing experience. After having a c-section with our first child, we had no idea what to expect from our second labor. Amy and Kate were incredibly supportive, loving, yet firm and always believed in my ability to birth my baby, perhaps more than I believed in myself. Part of the success of our pregnancy and birth was Amy and Kate's faith in my body's ability to do what it does naturally. They not only guided me along the pregnancy with amazing tips, advice and encouragement, but they also supported me emotionally through one of the most vulnerable times in my life. We feel absolutely blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Health Foundations. If we have any more children, they will be hired on the spot! Chanda
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Postpartum Care
 Continuity is the cornerstone of the midwives model of care. Postpartum care begins immediately. Moms, families and babies are never separated. Exams are done with mom and baby right next to each other and with everything being explained as we go. Early breast feeding is encouraged and supported.
At Home
Before we leave your home, we review what to expect in the first 24 hours and how to monitor your baby's health. While the length of time we remain at your home after the birth of the baby varies from family to family, the typical length of stay is 4 hours. This is to ensure the health and safety of both mother and baby. Contrary to common beliefs, home births are not abnormally messy and we clean up and start any birth laundry before leaving your home.
At the Birth Center
Once your baby is born, the typical length of stay is 4-6 hours postpartum. Most parents are eager to return home and settle in with their new baby. We offer an optional “tuck-in” service to our families where a support person will return to your home with you and help you get settled.
Postpartum Visit Schedule
We understand the postpartum time can be the most challenging time of all. Unlike typical postpartum heath care schedules, the midwifery model of care recognizes the needs of the new family in the first few days and weeks at home. We visit you in your home 1 and 3 days after the birth and a clinic visit occurs with mom and baby at 2 weeks and 6 weeks to ensure successful breast feeding, and a healthy start together as mother and child.
A 6-week postpartum visit is scheduled to discuss family planning and to make sure the process of transition is normal. This schedule is flexible and can be adjusted according to the family's needs.
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