Mary Anne is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week by pager, unless previously informed that she is on vacation. We limit our caseload of mothers due each month to assure that we can provide a good quality of service.
We will meet with you and any other people you wish for educational purposes and routine prenatal visits at our 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.
Services Provided
- 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 our office or at a facility in Nashville. We do not routinely perform many tests. Instead, we discuss tests normally done during the prenatal period and then perform test after you consent. You may at any time request or decline additional laboratory test including an 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 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 prenatal exams 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 procured to furnish services for your care: state regulated laboratory, insurance billing agent, and ultrasound facility.
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.