Midwifery Care
for Hattiesburg, Mississippi and the surrounding areas
“There is a secret in our culture,
and it's not that
birth is painful.
It's that women are strong."
—Laura Stavoe Harm
Why choose the
Midwifery Model of Care?
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Midwives promote and protect women’s and newborns’ health and rights
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Midwives respect and have confidence in women and in their capabilities in childbirth
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Midwives promote and advocate for non-intervention in normal childbirth
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Midwives provide women with appropriate information and advice in a way that promotes participation and enhances informed decision-making
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Midwives offer respectful, anticipatory and flexible care, which encompasses the needs of the woman, her newborn, family and community, and begins with primary attention to the nature of the relationship between the woman seeking midwifery care and the midwife
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Midwives empower women to assume responsibility for their health and for the health of their families
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Midwives practice in collaboration and consultation with other health professionals to serve the needs of the woman, her newborn, family and community
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Midwives maintain their competence and ensure their practice is evidence-based
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Midwives use technology appropriately and effect referral in a timely manner when problems arise
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Midwives are individually and collectively responsible for the development of midwifery care, educating the new generation of midwives and colleagues in the concept of lifelong learning
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Shared from the International Confederation of Midwives (www.https://internationalmidwives.org/)
"Whenever and however you intend to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body, and your spirit for the rest of your life."
-Ina May Gaskin
Testimonials
“A million words could be spoken of my love and thankfulness for my beautiful midwives. They took such incredible care of my babe and I during my pregnancy and after during postpartum. Every appointment with them I looked forward to and it felt more like having coffee with a friend than anything else, not only that, but they also advocated for me and made my dream of a home birth a reality. The birth of your babies is something you remember for the rest of your life, and I know I will never forget the impact these sweet ladies had on my life during this season. Forever grateful for their love and care."
-Kelsey H.
Contact us today for more info or to schedule
a complimentary consultation!
