ServicesDena Moes provides caring and professional care throughout the childbearing cycle.
Pregnancy
Clients enjoy comprehensive, respectful prenatal care that includes thorough physical assessment of mother and baby, laboratory testing as appropriate, nutritional counseling, breastfeeding education, childbirth preparation, and newborn care. Visits are hour-long to allow plenty of time to discuss all aspects of the family’s pregnancy journey. A strong personal relationship develops between midwife and pregnant couple, which enhances the homebirth experience. All clients are offered a visit with a consulting Ob/gyn doctor, to establish a relationship should a medical concern arise.
Labor and Birth
The midwife and a trained assistant attend the labor and birth. Dena honors the uniqueness of each woman’s birth experience, and provides gentle, reassuring support. She monitors the well-being of mother and baby throughout the process, and comes equipped to stabilize mother and/or baby, should the need arise. Dena facilitates a mother-led birth, empowering the woman to give birth in whatever position she chooses, often upright or in the birthing tub. The baby is welcomed in a peaceful and reverent atmosphere. After the birth, Dena stays with the family for several hours. She settles the family in, conducts a thorough exam of the newborn, assists with breastfeeding if needed, and ensures that all involved are comfortable and stable before she leaves. All activities occur with the intention of enhancing mother/baby bonding.
Postpartum
Dena provides two to three home visits during the baby’s first week of life. She provides support to the new parents, and well-baby care to the newborn. She sees the family again at two weeks and six weeks postpartum.
Well Woman Care
Dena offers annual exams, pap smears, and some family planning services.