Our hope is to reclaim childbirth as a fulfilling experience, our services are marked by loving hands-on support and a trust in both the human body and research-based practices.
Our Philosophy
We strive to empower families with education and preparedness. Serving with evidence-informed, individualized and high-quality care available to all people regardless of ethnicity, gender identity, or economic status that encompasses the entire childbearing experience.
The Home Birth Experience
Prenatal Appointments: The majority of appointments are held in our office in Rock Island, IL. Around 36 weeks we will visit you at home. These visits consist of clinical assessment of you and your baby while allowing for relationship building, discussing your options, informed consent, and time for you to ask questions and share thoughts. We also do labs in office as a part of your care. Ultrasounds are ordered through various local clinics.
Your Birth: Your team will join you during your birthing time. We provide compassionate care throughout the birthing process which includes the clinical aspects, monitoring baby’s heart rate and your vitals, but also hands-on support and gentle guidance. During the immediate postpartum period, that care continues and includes with a newborn exam done right beside you in bed.
Postpartum Visits: Care continues into the weeks following with vital checks at 24 hours, 7 days, and 14 days postpartum, all at your home. These frequent check ins allow us to monitor what’s normal and make appropriate referrals when we need to. We also assist you with filing the birth certificate. We conclude care with a visit at six weeks postpartum, always bittersweet!