Services Provided
Someone from our service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week by pager.
We limit our caseload to four mothers due a month.
We will meet with both Mother and any other people Mother wishes, for educational purposes and routine prenatal visits at my home/office once a month until your pregnancy reaches 30 weeks, then every two weeks until you are 36 weeks, then once a week until the baby is born.
During these visits we will discuss your birth plan,
You will be offered routine procedures:
- blood pressure
- measurements of your abdomen
- checks for protein or glucose in your urine
- monitoring weight
- listening to the baby's heart beat
- laboratory tests
- other treatments or procedures.
We will discuss your diet, exercise, rest and total well being.
We will provide total Postpartum Care.
Laboratory Tests
All laboratory tests for an obstetric patient can either be performed in my office or at a facility in Nashville. We do not routinely perform many tests unless the client's conditions indicate such tests are necessary. You may at any time request or decline additional laboratory test including ultrasound.
Treatments & Procedures
Any treatments or procedures for the care of an obstetric patient can be arranged if needed through a consulting physician at their convenience. we are required by law to perform certain procedures. You, may refuse any required procedures.
Staff
We will consult with an OB/Gyn or CNM if you have any indications of conditions to be out of the normal range. Due to restraint of time in an extreme emergency, we will proceed to the nearest hospital and obtain the services of the physician on call at that hospital. A midwife "CPM" will supply additional coverage if for some reason we will not be able to perform our duties (illness, death, clinical schedule or planned vacation.)
Our apprentices/assistants, will attend some prenatals and also possibly your birth. All of our assistants/apprentices will be certified in neonatal resuscitation. Usually only one assistant will be assigned to your birth.
In addition to the above the following have been employed to furnish services for your care: state regulated laboratory, insurance billing agent, and ultrasound technician.
Facilities
Our wonderful prenatal exam room is designed to make you feel comfortable and at ease. Cold, metal exam tables are replaced with beautiful antique furniture in a home setting. Most medical equipment is tucked safely away so that it does not intrude on your experience. Naturally, since we believe in home birth, we do prenatals at Mary Anne's house, not in an impersonal office building.