Prenatal Care Plus

A deeper level of care, guidance, and reassurance during pregnancy that supplements your prenatal care with enhanced prenatal education. 

Pregnancy is a season of profound change — physical, emotional, and deeply personal. While routine prenatal care is essential, many families seek more than what standard appointments in busy practices can provide. They desire more time, education, and individualized support, which is where midwife-led prenatal support comes into play.

Many parents are surprised by how little one-on-one time they actually have with their provider during prenatal visits. Even when total time in the office exceeds an hour, the portion spent directly with the provider is often only 5–15 minutes. In busy practices, care is frequently shared among multiple rotating providers, making it challenging to build a consistent relationship and sometimes allowing important questions or aspects of care to be overlooked.

The Enhanced Prenatal Support & Education Program is designed for families who desire thoughtful, attentive care from a midwife — without replacing their primary prenatal provider. This supplemental prenatal care program offers space to slow down, ask questions, feel heard, build a trusting relationship with a birth professional, and prepare for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum with confidence and clarity.

Experience 6 private sessions (approximately 60-90 minutes each) focused on enhanced prenatal education and midwife-led prenatal support. Benefit from supplemental prenatal care that includes private childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care preparation. Choose from in-office or virtual options with flexible scheduling throughout your pregnancy. Each session provides personalized education and emotional support, customized to meet the unique needs of the client. Enjoy evidence-based guidance delivered in a calm, approachable manner. 

Investment: $550

Supporting your body — and preparing your space during this crucial period of enhanced prenatal education

Suggested timing: 16-22 weeks

- Pregnancy nutrition and hydration

- Managing common physical discomforts

- Gentle movement and rest

- Baby gear essentials and registry guidance

- Selecting a car seat and safety basics

- Babywearing foundations

As part of our midwife-led prenatal support, we address any questions or concerns about pregnancy, offer evidence-based education, and facilitate communication with your primary prenatal care provider so you feel supported, informed, and confident in your care. Additionally, we provide supplemental prenatal care options, including an optional sneak peek at your baby via a bedside limited, non-diagnostic ultrasound.

Understanding your options and moving with your body is crucial during this stage of pregnancy, particularly between 30-34 weeks. Enhanced prenatal education can help you navigate the various pathways available for childbirth, including vaginal birth and the labor process, as well as the anatomy and physiology of birth. Consider both cesarean birth and VBAC as valid options, whether you are planning a cesarean or facing an unexpected or emergent situation. It's important to recognize the emotional phases of labor and develop coping strategies for the sensations of birth. Utilizing movement and gravity throughout labor and pushing can also be beneficial. Hands-on demonstrations of labor and birth positions will enhance your understanding. Additionally, preparing emotionally and physically for different birth outcomes is vital, as is supporting bonding and feeding regardless of your chosen birth mode. Midwife-led prenatal support plays a key role in ensuring you receive the right birth partner support and advocacy. You will also learn about common birth interventions and the differences between medicated and unmedicated birth options. Informed consent is essential as you navigate any unexpected changes, and a discussion about your birth preferences will provide resources for effective birth planning. We encourage you to address any questions or concerns about pregnancy, offering evidence-based education while facilitating communication with your primary prenatal care provider to ensure you feel supported, informed, and confident in your care. As an optional feature, you may also receive supplemental prenatal care through a sneak peek at your baby via a bedside limited, non-diagnostic ultrasound.

Preparing for life after birth with enhanced prenatal education

Suggested timing: 34-36 weeks

What to expect postpartum and physical recovery after birth, including essential supplies needed postpartum. Understand vaginal and cesarean healing while creating a postpartum plan that also incorporates a sleep plan for adults. It's important to focus on postpartum mental health awareness and consider guidance on hiring postpartum doulas or night support. Address any final questions or concerns about pregnancy, offer evidence-based education, and facilitate communication with your primary prenatal provider. This will ensure you feel supported, informed, and confident in your care, especially with midwife-led prenatal support and supplemental prenatal care options. Optional head down confirmation ultrasound.