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My Services
I provide care from conception through six to eight weeks postpartum. My services include some well-woman care such as Pap smears and cultures, low-cost pregnancy testing, birth preparation classes, breastfeeding help, and state required newborn screen testing (PKU test). At this time I attend homebirths only, but I hope to open a birth center in Mt. Pleasant in the future.
I give prenatal care on the same schedule as a doctor would: monthly until about 7 months, every two weeks until your last month, and then weekly until your birth. If any problems should arise during your pregnancy, I am able to consult with and/or refer you to doctors in this area. In the event of an emergency, I do carry pitocin (to stop excessive bleeding AFTER the birth ONLY) and oxygen. I am also trained in infant and adult CPR and basic neonatal resuscitation. Thankfully, those types of emergencies are rare, but I am prepared. I also bring a trained assistant to all births in case I need an extra set of hands.
My philosophy is to prevent problems before they happen as much as possible, and I stress good nutrition and adequate hydration as a primary defense against common complications. I also try to suggest non-allopathic (non-medical / non-pharmaceutical) remedies such as excercise, herbs, and homeopathy for minor problems before sending you to a physician or pharmacy.
My goal is to help you have a healthy pregnancy, a safe birth, and a smooth transition for you and your family afterwards.
My
Fees
My fees can be found in the information packet that you can download in .pdf form at the top of this page.
My fees can be found in the information packet that you can download in .pdf form at the top of this page.