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What We Do
Midwifery Model of Care VS Medical Model of Care
Midwifery care is uniquely nurturing, hands-on care before, during and after birth. Midwives are healthcare professionals specializing in low risk pregnancy and childbirth who develop a trusting relationship with their clients, which results in a confident, supported labor and birth.
The midwifery model of care differs from the medical model of care in respect to the responsibility of care, how pregnancy is viewed, definitions of care and the type of care.
A prominent difference between the two models of maternity care centers on "the responsible party". In the medical model the doctor is the one primarily responsible for making decisions. In the midwifery model, however, the responsibility is placed on the parents for their own well-being and for that of their unborn baby.
Doctors utilize pharmaceuticals and technological interventions while midwives employ natural remedies focusing on preventive diet, early assessment of conditions requiring referral to a higher level of care when necessary, support of spouse, friends and family and exercise.
Pregnancy is viewed as a pathological state in obstetric care where so many things can and may go wrong whereas midwives view pregnancy as a natural, healthy stage of life. The medical model looks at mom and baby as separate beings while midwives see them as one during pregnancy.
The differences in the two models of care are due largely to how the two are taught and their expertise. Midwives care for and support the healthy pregnancy and birth while physicians are the experts in treating complications. Both are hugely essential for caring for expectant moms and babies everywhere.
Labor and Birth
Having a baby should be a positive experience, so our main focus is to create a safe and comfortable environment for you to bring your baby into the world and begin bonding immediately. We believe you should be free to move about in labor finding positions that work for YOU. We also believe you should take in light nourishment to power your 'labor' of love.
Postpartum and Newborn Care
Our job isn’t done once the delivery is over. Your midwife will stay in close contact with you after your birth to provide any assistance you need. The day following your birth she will do your baby’s newborn screen (if you agree to it). It is a heelstick that tests for 30+ congenital conditions of the newborn. She will check mom and baby’s vital signs to be sure they are both settling in after baby’s arrival. We are happy to discuss any concerns/requests you might have concerning Covid as well.
Midwife
I‘ve been a Registered Nurse for 38 years and a Licensed Midwife in SC for 19 years. I‘m a believer. I’m married (almost 37 years), have 6 mostly grown children, 2 sons-in-law, 2 daughters-in-law, 7.75 grandbabies (so far) and live on a small homestead in Hopkins, SC (SE Columbia) where I garden and raise chickens, rabbits and goats for eggs, milk and meat. I love sewing, crafts, making cheeses, ferments, soaps, body butters and canned goods.
