Why homebirth?

Our care is rooted in a genuine conviction that pregnancy and birth are normal life events. Pregnancy is not a disease, and birth is not a medical event. We use the wisdom of experience along with the evidence and technology of modern medicine (if and when needed) to support the natural physiologic process of childbirth

Physiologic birth is not simply a philosophical attachment to the idea of "natural" birth. Physiologic birth has been repeatedly shown to carry benefits to both parent and baby, including but not limited to reduced morbidity for both; an effective respiratory transition for the baby; less genital tract trauma/suturing; quicker physical recovery from birth; increased rates of breastfeeding; reduction in likelihood of chronic disease related to Cesarean birth or delayed breastfeeding; improved parent-infant attachment; and decreased incidence of postpartum depression.

Our homebirth practice believes that birth is a physiologic process that can be greatly impacted by the environment in which we birth. Birth tends to progress much more smoothly when you are able to move as you need to, eat and drink as you desire, surround yourselves with those you trust—or seek solitude—and above all to feel agency over your own body. Feeling secure in one's own bodily autonomy—knowing you will only be touched with consent, and that you will be honored and respected as the primary authority over your body—generally facilitates the progression of birth. In contrast, in a hospital environment, it can often feel like hospital protocol trumps the needs and desires of the birthing family.  

We offer every tool we have to help facilitate a positive and healthy birth experience, but also approach each experience with humility and learn from every person we care for. We truly believe in informed consent and choice.

Born right into your mothers arms

We are here to support you and your family in whatever way you need us. We give you information so you can choose your own path.