Holistic Care, Education, and Support from an ExperiencedMidwife

Comprehensive Birth Planning Services:

Review of medical history
Intake of birth intentions and preferences
One-on-one coaching about current evidence-based practice
Overview of birthing options: VBAC, twins, high risk, midwives, doulas
Inductions: What the current evidence is about when they are or are not necessary, the methods used (natural and medical), what to expect, and how to ensure a better outcome
Physiological birth and maternal labor/birthing positions
Birth plan templates and editing services for birth plan creation
Natural and pharmacologic pain management options
What to bring to the hospital or supplies for homebirth

Birth Review/Birth Trauma Services: Medical chart review as needed, explanation and guidance about biomedical practices and evidence-based care in relation to your specific case, collaboration (and referrals) with local perinatal mental health resources, journaling and letter-writing healing program, and ongoing recovery/repeat birth planning coaching.

Freebirthing, Wild Pregnancy, Sovereign Birthing, Birth Keeper Coaching, and Selective Prenatal Care Services: I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to pursue any areas that you feel you need more information about to prepare for the birth that matches your values. This is customized to you and your goals and philosophy, but may include things like:

What supplies to have on hand
Recommended herbs/nutritional preparations
How to recognize obstetric complications
Overview of physiological birth and what to expect
Partner support topics
Ordering/interpreting lab tests on your own
Obtaining ultrasounds, should you want them
How to listen to your baby's heart rate, track your baby's growth, tell what position your baby is in, and other things that may reassure you during pregnancy and labor
When/how to seek outside care, should you choose to
Balancing sacred knowledge, your birthing intentions, and current obstetric landscapes

I also provide prenatal care based on the midwifery model if you desire that, but I do not currently offer birthing services as a midwife in my private practice at this time.

Postpartum Care: Midwifery care as well as education and coaching, including:

What to expect in the immediate postpartum
How to prepare for recovery from birth
Transitioning to parenthood (matriescence)
Baby's weight gain and lactation issues/troubleshooting
Mastitis diagnosis and treatment
Depression and anxiety screening and treatment
Sleep education
Postpartum exercise and nutrition
Pelvic floor evaluation
Sex, contraception, and family planning
Integrating going back to work
Evaluation and treatment of perineal and cesarean scar issues

Client Feedback:

"Cindy really listened to me and validated my feelings about things that happened during my birth. We reviewed my medical records so I had a better understanding of what really happened since it had never been explained to me. She helped me write a letter to ask my doctor to clarify certain things and gave me evidence to back it up so I was no longer ignored. When I finally got some answers, it really helped with my emotional recovery."

-B.R.

"Everyone thought I was CRAZY when I said that I wanted to have my baby at home with just my husband there, and my longtime doctor basically fired me. I wanted a very certain experience but that didn't mean I wasn't interested in being prepared and making it as safe as possible. I was lucky that a friend told me about Cindy. I had even more confidence going through pregnancy and birth because of everything she talked to me about and the tons of resources and referrals she provided."

-L.S.

"Nobody told me how postpartum just sucks. I was really lost when they sent me home with my baby and not much more than a few handouts and a 'good luck!' Cindy connected me to all the right people, articles, and tips that got me through a really rough time. If you have any issues with breastfeeding/pumping, emotions, sex, crying babies that don't sleep--go to her!"

-M.B.

Prescriptions are sent to the pharmacy of your choice. Visits can be in-office (Carmel), virtual, or in your home (for an added home visit fee). Please see my page on FEES to understand how my services-by-donation system works.