Midwife Louisiana, LLC
midwife and assistants agree with the Midwives Model of Care, which is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life processes.
The Midwives Model of Care
includes:
- Monitoring the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
- Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
- Minimizing technological interventions
- Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention
The application of this woman-centered model of care has been proven to reduce the incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.
As a midwife,
I believe the practice of midwifery to be distinct from the practice of medicine. I base my profession on a model of care which believes:
- Each woman is unique and her care should be tailored to meet her individual needs.
- Attending to a woman’s emotional and spiritual needs is as important as providing adequate medical care.
- Midwives are trained by other midwives, whether that training takes place in schools or through apprenticeships.
- Midwives maintain a professional attitude and practice which promotes collegial and respectful relationships among all healthcare providers.
- The relationship between midwife and client is collaborative.
- Midwives support the inter-relationship of midwifery and communities.
- Midwives promote the awareness of the connection between health of women, babies, and families; the environment; and the world communities.
Inclusivity
At Midwife Louisiana, LLC, we acknowledge the extra challenges faced by peoples of color and those in the LGBTQ+ communities. As cis White women, we attend workshops and classes on cultural humility and gender affirming care. We are constantly learning and unlearning. If ever you have a suggestion for us to provide care in a manner that is more comfortable for you, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We are always striving to do better.
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