Studies show that when women are seen by the same midwife every visit, including their labor, birth, and postpartum course, they have higher breastfeeding rates, a lower risk of postpartum depression, and higher satisfaction with their care experience.

Our care model is unique and it’s called caseload midwifery. In the caseload model, Heather and Magen each take 3 client due dates per month that they are fully responsible for. When you work with Heather or Magen, you’ll see only her throughout your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. This means that there is no jumping around to different providers throughout pregnancy care, or not knowing the midwife who will attend your birth. Your midwife will also be on call for your birth from 37 weeks until you go into labor. She will perform all your in-home or prenatal, postpartum, newborn care, and provide breastfeeding support. You even have direct access to her by email and phone throughout your pregnancy and postpartum for any questions or concerns that come up along the way in-between visits.

From the first prenatal visit starting at 12 weeks through labor and birth, to the final postpartum visit, Heather and Magen value and support the needs and desires of women in their care. 

Prenatal and postpartum visits are conveniently performed in client homes for clients who live within 90 minutes of Staunton or Waynesboro, Virginia and visits are never rushed and always centered on your needs and questions. For clients who live over 90 minutes away, Heather and Magen also offer a hybrid model of in-home and virtual prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care. There are no long office wait times, travel, or trips to the lab.

Our commitment is to help you achieve a satisfying pregnancy and birth experience just the way you want it to be!