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Postpartum Care

We provide all of our families with postpartum monitoring and support that extends from the birth center into the home environment. We strongly encourage breastfeeding and promote bonding between mom and baby by keeping the family together after birth for critical bonding time. Our nurses and midwives encourage babies to latch on their own within the first hour of birth while providing additional support as needed.

mother holding newborn on her chest after delivery
Midwife Isa placing baby on mother's chest

What to Expect

  • Skin to Skin without unnecessary separation

  • Average 6-8 hour postpartum stay at the birth center, with the option to stay up to 24 hours if desired

  • 2 home visits for mom and baby

    • approximately 2 days postpartum

    • approximately 1 week postpartum

  • Newborn exams

  • Routine newborn screening tests and medications
    (with parental consent)

  • Breastfeeding assistance and support from an IBCLC

  • 24-hour access to an on-call midwife for any postpartum concerns

  • 6-week postpartum clinic visit for mom
     

parents holding baby together in bed after delivery
newborn baby on mother's chest
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