Mamacita Birth and Lactation
Mamacita Birth and Lactation
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As a midwife, I offer prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care for both the mother and baby, breastfeeding support, and well-woman care beyond the childbearing years. I believe in the beauty and holiness of birth, and will support you and your family with love, professionalism backed by many years of experience as a midwife. My team of highly trained and wonderful midwifery students will assist me and I may even have a 15 year old homeschooled apprentice along if desired! She can be helpful if you have other little ones at the birth too!
I am a California Licensed Midwife (LM) and Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), in practice for over 35 years. A Registered Nurse (RN) since 1990 with a wide background in various types of nursing, including Labor & Delivery, Geriatrics, HomeHealth, Hospice, and a Children's Camp Nurse for many years. I have been a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)for 10 years. I am also a registered NARM (North American Registry of Midwives) preceptor for midwifery students through NMI (National Midwifery Institute) and NCM (National College of Midwifery) and Mercy In Action. I work in conjunction with a team of well trained midwifery students and apprentices, as well as Doulas. A team of three is optimal for the safety of mom and baby. We are mindful of your space and privacy, respectful and quiet and guide you as much or as little as you desire.
We currently do our prenatal care and postpartum follow up care out of our office in Atascadero, with an alternative site in San Luis Obispo for ease of travel for SLO and South County clientele.
I believe that childbirth is a normal, natural process and that women have the right to make informed decisions about their care. I strive to provide personalized, evidence-based care that empowers women and their families. I believe every baby is a gift from God and that they have the inherent right to be treated with love and respect. I believe that moms who innately believe in their ability to give birth, getting their thinking brains out of the way and let their body birth, who have prepared themselves with whole foods, daily exercise, deep breathing and relaxation, have support, read books and evidence based resources, get any counseling they need prior to birth, take childbirth and breastfeeding classes and work with bodyworkers during pregnancy (we have great referrals): these things contribute to a healthful and optimal birth. What a woman puts into her pregnancy will highly contribute to what she gets out of it. Birth is not all sunshine and roses: it is hard work, that is why it is called labor. With respect, love and support you will be empowered to have the birth that you desire.
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