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 such as dopplers, cord
clamps, eye ointment, gloves, baby scale and a birthing stool. In addition we carry
equipment to handle emergencies if needed.
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.
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Q: How does someone train to become a midwife?
A: There are different paths to becoming a midwife. Some students apprentices train
with midwives. Others attend an accredited midwifery school. The process may take 3
or more years to complete. Each state accepts different methods of midwifery training.
The CPM (certified professional midwife) is considered a national certification and one
that is accepted in most states. Arizona midwives need only to be licensed (LM).
CPM is not required for midwifery licensure in Arizona and considered an additional
credential.
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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