At the heart of our prenatal care is the belief in building a strong, trusting partnership. We are committed to guiding you through the physiological journey of pregnancy and childbirth, enlightening you about your care options, and learning from you about your unique body, your baby, and your vision for childbirth. This mutual exchange of knowledge ensures a safe, fulfilling birth experience. Our midwives offer comprehensive care, ensuring you won’t need to consult additional providers as long as your pregnancy remains low-risk. We design each visit to maximize your comfort, welcoming your entire family or anyone you choose to include in this special journey. Our sessions are thorough, covering lab and ultrasound options, conducting physical checkups for both you and your baby, and addressing the myriad of questions that naturally arise during your pregnancy. Your well-being is our priority, and our care is a testament to your importance in this beautiful journey.
Envision yourself in a space where freedom and comfort merge seamlessly—moving as your body dictates, in the privacy of your chosen surroundings, savoring your favorite foods, encircled by the people you love. Whether it’s a quiet, intimate setting with your partner or a welcoming environment for your children, family, and friends to share in the celebration, your birth experience is yours to design. Picture the support of a serene, confident midwife, attentively observing your labor, offering guidance, or simply holding space for you and your baby’s first moments together. Imagine your baby being gently placed in your arms immediately after birth, allowing for an unparalleled bond to begin or even experiencing the profound moment of catching your baby yourself. This is the birth experience you deserve and can anticipate with BirthWise, whether you opt for our birth center or the comfort of your own home.
The transition into parenthood is an incredibly beautiful, yet complex time, marked by uncertainty and adjustment. Understanding the need for support in these early stages, we provide attentive and nurturing care in your home. Within the first 24-48 hours post-birth, a midwife performs the initial check-up for you and your newborn, covering essential newborn screenings, completing birth certificate and social security documentation, offering lactation support, and helping you settle into your new role. The one-week follow-up visit reaffirms our dedication to your family’s well-being, concentrating on your baby’s weight gain and answering any questions. An additional two-week visit guarantees a seamless care continuation. Concluding our comprehensive postpartum support, the six-week visit gives a chance to discuss any remaining questions and celebrate your parenthood journey. This care model is designed to guide, support, and provide reassurance for you.
BirthWise Doula services offer a blend of support and empowerment for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, across home, birth center, and hospital settings.
Prenatal Preparation
We start with 2-3 prenatal appointments to deeply understand your wishes and craft a birth plan aligned with your desires. These sessions are more than meetings; they’re opportunities to prepare for labor, strengthen your partnership, and outline how we can best support you.
Continuous Labor Support
Your doula is there for you with constant support during labor, offering pain management strategies, emotional encouragement, and practical help—from position changes to nourishment. We join you at the onset of active labor, staying until you and your baby are comfortably settled postpartum.
Postpartum Support
A visit about 72 hours after birth allows us to reflect on your birthing experience, assist with feeding, baby-wearing, and address any questions. This is a time for support and guidance for you and your baby.
Additional Postpartum Doula Services
Postpartum Doulas offer crucial support to new parents in the weeks following birth. They provide emotional support, guidance on infant care, feeding advice, recovery tips from childbirth, light household tasks, and sibling support.
Labor and Birth Photography
Begin your story with us. Capturing one of the most important days of your life, deserves to be captured with sensitivity, artistry, and respect. Our mission is to document the strength, love, and raw beauty of birth in a way that honors your unique journey.
Our photographer, a specialist in birth and newborn photography, combines a deeply compassionate approach with a keen eye for the candid moments that tell your story. From the intense moments of labor to the indescribable first moments of bonding with your baby, we provide a discreet, supportive presence, ensuring your comfort and privacy while capturing the unforgettable milestones of your birthing experience.
“Fresh 48” Sessions
A “Fresh 48” photography session captures the first 48 hours of a newborn’s life, focusing on natural, unposed moments. It takes place in the hospital, birthing center, or home, documenting the baby’s earliest yawns, tiny details, and bonding times with parents. This session preserves the raw, genuine emotions and connections of welcoming a new family member, without props or staged poses, it’s
all about the natural and genuine connection and love that surrounds a newborn.
At BirthWise, we offer a range of specialized services designed to support you through the journey of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. We highlight three key offerings tailored to enhance your experience:
Placenta Encapsulation
A natural approach to postpartum recovery, this service aims to help balance hormones, lessen postnatal bleeding, and enhance milk supply, providing a smoother transition into motherhood.
SneakPeek Gender Testing
Discover the gender of your baby earlier than traditional methods allow, with our fast and accurate testing service. This option brings excitement and early bonding opportunities with your little one.
Childbirth Education Classes
Prepare for your birthing experience with our comprehensive classes. Gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate childbirth with our expert-guided sessions, designed for both you and your partner.
Additional Services
For more detailed information on these services and to explore additional offerings, please visit our Investment page on the BirthWise website. Discover how each service can be tailored to meet your individual needs, making your journey to parenthood as informed and supported as possible.