Nurse Practitioner, Midwife lead community family care

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Your health is important to us, we approach your health with a holistic approach using inquiry, evaluation and recommendations that are realistic and assist your body to optimal wellness. We do person centered care in our office or your home with a focus of primary integrative care. 

When pregnancy, labor, and birthing are supported in a way that does not interfere with the birthing person's natural instincts, it can be one of the most empowering and fulfilling experiences in  life. When birthing in a natural setting, it feels more relaxed and comfortable for the entire family unit. This experience has the potential to impact everyone present in the deepest of ways. 

Birth is a magical miracle, a rite of passage, especially if you get to choose where, how, and with whom you are entrusting your care. Having options in the community setting that are not in the home can be a middle ground for some families. We strive to give options to our families that meets your needs. 

WHY: In order to assist recovery during postpartum. The results vary from each individual, however, and we cannot guarantee specific results as with any herbal protocol. However, some feedback we have received indicates that it has a tremendous impact on energy levels, feelings of strength and overall well-being, strengthened immune system, restored sex drive, increased milk supply, emotional balancing, halting hair loss, and restoring blood hemoglobin levels back to normal.

During our classes, parents and caregivers will learn about the golden hours after birth and what to hold sacred with regards to infant care and bonding.

Other topics include holding, feeding and burping, diapering, swaddling, bathing, umbilical cord care, nail care, standard newborn testing and procedures, immunizations, holistic care options, and how to communicate with caregivers about your desires and how to promote newborn wellness.

Our approach to breastfeeding education is based on understanding the newborn’s natural reflexes and the maternal hormonal cocktail that occurs at the time of birth. Anatomy and physiology of the newborn and the breast will be discussed in detail. Ways to support the newborn to self-attach will be discussed. Couples will learn how to know if the baby is latched well and how to know if the baby is getting enough. Couples will learn what to expect in the first days and weeks of breastfeeding.

Amy Tinney and Atoosa Benji, two trusted Licensed Midwives have come together to bring you True to You Childbirth Education. On your journey to birth your baby there are ways to design your ideal birth, one that includes both the mind and the body. This may be a time of excitement, anticipation,  and preparation for any alternatives that may come up during your pregnancy and birthing journey. 

 Doulas pay special attention to the woman during labor and will not leave them during the time of baby birth. Doulas are aware of the memories that a woman will carry with her the child birth experience and promote a positive child birth experience. Postpartum time is respected and supported with consciousness placed on the support desired by the family.

We Recommend Doulas for Birth and Postpartum - Please contact Atoosa Benji at: artofnursingdoularegistry@gmail.com

GYROTONIC® is a system of movement designed to expand the flexibility and strength of your core and whole body. It uses counter weights and movements that are designed to expand the body's reach and unwind to relieve stress, tension and promote physical and emotional wellness. Using breath and movement to achieve strength and flexibility. A foundation practice to enhance your bodies ability to maintain health and flexibility. The exercises 

reduce the pressure in the joints in a circular motion. 

In your birth doula training you can expect to learn not only the how to doula, but also the why we doula.  Workshops cover evidence-based information about the benefits of doula support, the history of birth, the significance of doula support to families, practical hands- on techniques, as well as the steps to begin a career as a birth doula. The workshop is one step in the certification process to become a certified DONA birth doula.

https://www.laborwlove.com/labor-doula-training.html