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Homebirth and Midwifery
I provide homebirth midwifery and in-hospital doula services
as a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife
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| Morgie's Midwifery Info |
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My Philosophy of Midwifery Care
I believe in a woman’s ability to give birth. I believe that pregnancy, labor, and childbirth are normal, healthy functions of the body, and an important rite of passage. Birth is a transformative process that is empowering, intense, and intimate. I trust that the body is wise and has the ability to birth the baby. While I understand and appreciate the availability of modern obstetrical technology when needed, I feel that the inappropriate overuse of this technology and protocols may interfere with a person's natural ability to give birth in a safe way. Research supports my belief that out-of-hospital birth, attended by trained midwives, is a safer alternative to hospital birth for low-risk individuals. Occasionally, complications may arise before, during, or after the birth that require consultation with an obstetrician, and in some cases may require transfer of care to a hospital provider. Except in the case of a true emergency, the decision to transfer care is made together with the birth-giver, the birth partner, and the midwives. My responsibility as a Certified Professional Midwife includes providing information about issues, conditions, and concerns that may arise during the childbearing year, so that a birthing family may make informed choices about care. I ask that you actively participate in promoting health, becoming informed, and making decisions about your care.
For more information about specific care available and associated fees, please review the Midwifery Information handout above, give me a call, or send me an email!
Phone (207) 469-5534 (text is great too!)
Email drmorgie@hotmail.com
I believe in a woman’s ability to give birth. I believe that pregnancy, labor, and childbirth are normal, healthy functions of the body, and an important rite of passage. Birth is a transformative process that is empowering, intense, and intimate. I trust that the body is wise and has the ability to birth the baby. While I understand and appreciate the availability of modern obstetrical technology when needed, I feel that the inappropriate overuse of this technology and protocols may interfere with a person's natural ability to give birth in a safe way. Research supports my belief that out-of-hospital birth, attended by trained midwives, is a safer alternative to hospital birth for low-risk individuals. Occasionally, complications may arise before, during, or after the birth that require consultation with an obstetrician, and in some cases may require transfer of care to a hospital provider. Except in the case of a true emergency, the decision to transfer care is made together with the birth-giver, the birth partner, and the midwives. My responsibility as a Certified Professional Midwife includes providing information about issues, conditions, and concerns that may arise during the childbearing year, so that a birthing family may make informed choices about care. I ask that you actively participate in promoting health, becoming informed, and making decisions about your care.
For more information about specific care available and associated fees, please review the Midwifery Information handout above, give me a call, or send me an email!
Phone (207) 469-5534 (text is great too!)
Email drmorgie@hotmail.com
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