About the process
Prenatal Care:
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Consultation visit (free of charge)
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Monthly visits until week 32
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Bi-weekly visits from week 32 until your birth
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Home visit at 36 weeks
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Review of all prenatal testing and lab work
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Exercises and instruction to ease pregnancy discomforts and prepare for birth
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Gentle belly massage at after week 20
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Emotional and spiritual preparation for the birth
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Creating a birth vision
Birth:
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Care During Labor and Delivery
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Monitoring of baby and mothers vital signs throughout labor
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Emotional and physical support throughout the labor
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Complete newborn exam including APGAR, weight, etc.
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Suturing of tears if necessary
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Initial Breastfeeding support
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Herbs to minimize post-birth pains
Postpartum:
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Home visit 24-30 hours after birth and 3-4 days post-birth to re-weigh baby, support breastfeeding, assess bleeding, etc.
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PKU test for baby
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6-week visit at my clinic to assess recovery and close the cycle together
"Leigh was my guide, my masseuse, my angel, my therapist, my leader, my navigator, my friend, my midwife. She, on the one hand, lead my birth and on the other hand, allowed my birth to evolve on its own, she allowed the flow to be present, she only interfered when needed. She gave my birth her all."
- Talia Levi