Be in control of your birth environment.

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The benefits of giving birth in your home

Heather provides personalized, in-home pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum care that is empowering and supportive of your decisions! When you start care with Heather, that is the only midwife you will see throughout your whole pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum experience! We believe that seeing the same midwife from start to finish helps foster a relationship built on trust and this brings about the best outcomes and satisfaction for moms and their babies.

Freedom of movement- we cater to your needs, not the other way around
Evidenced-based monitoring protocols for you and your baby that are safe and offer minimal disruption to the labor process and bonding experience with baby
Water birth option
Immediate skin to skin time with baby for at minimum 1 hour
Delayed cord clamping
Support with initial stages of breastfeeding
A shower 1-2 hours after giving birth so you can feel refreshed and clean
3 hours of post-birth care to make sure you and baby are both transitioning well

Learn more about how we work.

Staunton midwife performing in-home ultrasound

Home birth

In-home prenatal care

Hour-long visits provided in the comfort of your home. No wait times. Blood work is done at home- no trips to the lab and fees are included in the package price.
Care starts at 12 weeks, then routine visits are at 17, 22, 27, 32, 35, 37, 39, 40, 41 weeks. You’ll have direct access to Heather throughout pregnancy for any questions or concerns through phone or email.
Labor and Birth

Vital signs and fetal heart rate are continually assessed throughout labor. This includes a birth assistant. Cervical checks are done when desired or if necessary to understand progress of labor and are kept to a minimum. You’ll be getting plenty of labor support to fit the plan we created together during your pregnancy.
Birth pools are highly recommended for comfort and relaxation and are included in the package price. You can also choose to have a water birth!
In-home postpartum and newborn care

Each visit consists of assessments and education for both mom and baby. This means that your baby doesn’t need to see a pediatrician until they are 2 months old, unless there is a problem or concern.
Visits occur at 48 hours post birth, 1 week, an optional 2 week visit or virtual call, and a 6 week final visit. This also includes direct access by phone or email the entire 6 weeks of postpartum care so no question goes unanswered.
Safety measures

Safety is a huge priority. Heather brings lots of supplies, medications, and equipment in case of a postpartum hemorrhage or newborn resuscitation, in the chance those need to be treated. She always carries oxygen and her birth assistants are CPR certified for adults and babies.
We also coordinate with each client’s EMS to make sure they are educated on obstetric emergencies in the rare event one would occur at home and a transfer be required.