Personalized Midwifery & Home Birth Care
Christy Tashjian RN, CPM, LM
MotherBloom Services
Prenatal Care
The first visit includes a detailed medical and reproductive
history and a full obstetric profile to analyze the client’s
blood and rule out any present or future concerns. Prenatal
visits occur once a month through 32 weeks gestation,
every two weeks through 36 weeks gestation, and every
week after that until the baby is born. The majority of the
prenatal visits are spent talking and answering questions.
I also do such things as check the mother’s blood pressure
and urine, listen to the baby’s heartbeat, and measure the
size of the growing belly. Midwifery care has actually
become an affordable and much-overlooked option for
birth care, and insurance companies often cover
midwives’ services.
Birth Care
I come to the birth when both the mother and I feel it is
time; usually during active labor. I bring another
experienced midwife with me to help, whom you may
meet during your prenatal care if you desire. I also
bring essential equipment that may be used in
emergency situations, such as oxygen, ambu-bag,
medications to stop hemorrhaging, and various other
items. During labor, I can be attentive and provide
emotional support, or stay in the background knitting
while the mom goes through the labor journey. I try to
take my cues from the mother and assist her in whatever
way she needs. I stay after the birth a minimum of two
hours to help the family, monitor both mom and baby,
and help breastfeeding get off to a good start.
Postpartum & Infant Care
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I visit the new family at 24 hours postpartum, three days postpartum, one week postpartum, two weeks postpartum (optional), and eight weeks postpartum. The eight-week postpartum visit includes a Pap smear and a complete blood count. During these visits I check the mother’s healing and vital signs, as well as the baby’s weight, color, feedings, elimination, and vital signs. I also support the new family in caring for their baby and adjusting to their new life together. |
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