In order to bring affordable, quality, professional care to our clients, we operate using the “group practice” model. This means you will have the opportunity to meet with all 4 midwives in the collective during the prenatal period, and 2 of the midwives will attend your homebirth. Here is a step-by-step explanation of how our care model works.
Consultation
This is a no obligation free consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other. Please contact us to set up a time to meet with us so that we can get to know each other, you can ask questions, and get a feel for care with the collective.
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
The Peak Midwife Collective employs the Village Care model for prenatal and postpartum office appointments. Village Care is a group-based model of care, open house style. Join us in the morning for a time of connection with other moms and families, complete with some special snacks & drinks. A midwife will see you privately for 30-45 minutes for your routine prenatal or postpartum visit in the order in which you arrive.
We hold PMC Village Care days every other Thursday, from 9:00 am – 1:00pm. You can choose to stay just long enough for your appointment, or you can plan to hang out for 2-3 hours and have the chance to visit and build relationships with other women and families in a similar stage of life. We will also have a doula present who can facilitate connection and answer common, non-clinical questions.
Our long term vision is that our clients would form friendships outside the office that would last a lifetime!
The details:
- Prenatal and postpartum appointments are held from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Please arrive by 11:00 am, so we can be sure to get everyone in by 1:00pm.
- Sign in on the provided sheet, and you will be seen in the order of arrival.
- We will provide snacks and drinks.
- You are welcome to bring anyone you like with you, including your kids, though child care is not provided.
Clients have Village Care once a month, until they reach 28 weeks. They come to every Village Care day from 28 to 36 weeks. A home visit is scheduled at 36-37 weeks as usual, then clients return to Village Care appointments until the baby is born.
We perform two postpartum home visits for each client in the first week after their baby is born, then clients return for Village Care at approx. 2 weeks, 4 weeks (Comprehensive Package only), and 6 weeks.
Transfers
PMC will accept transfer of care clients up until 28 weeks pregnant. Records of prior prenatal care will need to be provided to the practice.
The Birth
You will be attended by a team of 2 midwives and possibly 1 student at your birth. Your birth team will stay with your through your active labor offering assistance and support. After the birth we will stay for 2-3 hours, longer if necessary. We will assess you for bleeding, tearing, and assist with breastfeeding as needed. The baby will be given a thorough assessment and exam. By the time your team leaves, everything will be clean and tidy and the family tucked into bed for a nap.
