Q: What makes midwifery care different?
A: Midwives view pregnancy and birth as a normal and natural process. We are trained to
care for healthy women and their newborns. There is usually not a need to see a traditional
OB during pregnancy. The midwives at Sunrise Midwifery can provide all your prenatal care,
labor support, birth at home and postpartum care. We can also order all routine lab work,
ultrasounds etc.
Q: What are prenatal visits like?
A: Each prenatal appointment includes an assessment of both mother and baby. Fetal
heartbeat, position, size, blood pressure, pulse, uterine growth and nutritional counseling are
part of each visit. Prenatal's are scheduled for an hour with plenty of time to have your
questions answered. We see you every 4 weeks until the 28th week, every 2 weeks until the
36th week followed by weekly appointments until your baby's birth.
Q: Do you offer waterbirth?
A: Yes! We encourage the use of water during labor and birth. We can provide information
about waterbirth and where to obtain the birth tub and supplies.
Q: What equipment does a midwife carry to a homebirth?
A: We carry all the necessary supplies needed for your homebirth: dopplers, birthing
stool/chair, cord clamps, eye ointment, herbs, gloves, baby scale etc.
Q: Can I transfer from an OB to a midwife during pregnancy?
A: Many women transfer care during pregnancy. We will discuss your plans and you can
decide if a homebirth is right for you. Your care with Sunrise Midwifery can begin at any
time during your pregnancy.
Q: I don't have any health insurance. Are payment plans available?
A: We arrange a payment plan that is comfortable for you. Everything is paid by the time
you deliver.
Q: How safe is homebirth?
A: Studies have shown that homebirth is a safe alternative. Worldwide, 80% of all births
are attended by midwives. The belief is that normal healthy pregnancies and births belong in
the home and are safely attended by trained midwives.. Recently the British Journal of
Medicine published a report on the safety of homebirth. Homebirth Study
Q: What about medical backup?
A: We work with Naturopathic / Allopathic physicians in the area. If a situation occurs that
you need to be seen, we consult to one of these or a doctor of your choice.
Q: What if a transfer to the hospital becomes necessary?
A: In the event of an emergency, we will transport you by ambulance to the closest hospital.
We will make every effort to accompany you to the hospital and stay with you throughout
your time there. We will continue your postpartum care following your birth with home
visits as needed.
Q: What types of people choose homebirth and why?
A: There are a wide range of women who choose homebirth. There are the educated, who
have learned thru research, that birth is a normal and safe process There are the families
that wish to welcome the newborn into their family without the need for separation. There
are those who are cost minded. And there are those who choose homebirth because they
want the freedom to decide how and where they will birth.
Others Who Have Chosen Homebirth
Q: How does someone train to become a midwife?
A: There are different paths to becoming a midwife. Some apprentices train with a licensed
midwife. Others attend an accredited midwifery school. The process may take 3 or more
years to complete. Each state accepts different methods of midwifery training.
Q: What is the difference between a licensed midwife, registered midwife, documented
midwife, certified nurse midwife, certified professional midwife and other titles?
A: Arizona has licensed midwives. Other states have different titles to identify homebirth
midwives, RM's, DM's etc. A certified professional midwife requires additional testing
including successful completion of both a written and clinical skills exam. Many states
require a midwife to be a CPM as well. CNM's are nurses and usually work in a hospital or
birth center setting. In Arizona, LM's /CPM's are independent practitioners who attend
homebirth's. Midwifery Licensure by State
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