Services I will give support and encouragement throughout care. Please Note: I absolutely honor the confidentiality of information and details with regard to each client's situation The following is an overview of the services I will provide to you: Preconception guidance Pregnancy care: The initial visit prenatal visit averages 1 ½ hrs., follow-up prenatal visits averages 45 mins., allowing plenty time for questions and answers Review the check list and the medical history form Print 1st Visit Kit Counsel in nutrition, exercise and preventive care Assess the pregnancy developments and share pertinent information Library on related topics Network for related classes Sale of vitamins, herbs and other related products Help facilitate an emergency back-up plan Visit your home before the birth Birth care: Monitor mom and baby for safety while honoring the family's uniqueness Serve as a guardian of normal birth, while assessing conditions which may point to complications Continue to be skilled in emergency measures Bring appropriate medical equipment to your home to stabilize mother and baby until critical care can be obtained Cord blood registry requirements if desired Water birth and pool available (see description) Remain in the home until baby and mom are stable and comfortable Postpartum care: The first postpartum visit will take place 24-30 hours after birth in your home, and another at 3-5 day if needed Assessment of mom and baby Assist with the postpartum adjustments for all the family Continuous telephone availability for questions or problems 6 week follow-up visit in my home office Newborn care: Monitor the baby's vitality immediately after the birth Help establish breastfeeding At the next visit, in addition to the evaluation, the Infant Health Screen is completed File the birth certificate with the State Vital Records It is recommended that the baby be seen by baby's Dr. within the first two weeks of life Transfer of care: When referring a client to another health care provider all pertinent information will be given, to allow for the safest and most efficient transfer of care Accompany the client to the hospital and will remain with her until the case is resolved. If your birth does not go as planned, follow-up visits are crucial for the understanding of your birth events Financial arrangements: Have a sliding fee scale ranging from $1,900 - $3,600, based on the availability to pay. ½ of the payment should be paid by the home visit at 36 weeks, and the remainder on the 1st postpartum visit. If applicable, insurance will be bill the usual and customary fees according to the care given. Should the birth occur in the hospital, individual arrangements will be based on the situation.