Upright birth

Mom chose the room and the upright position for her empowered birth.

Skin-to-skin

Baby thrives and acclimates without leaving mom. Umbilical cord remains unclamped and uncut usually for at least an hour after the birth except in special situations.

Bonding

The golden hour after birth. Mom and baby falling in love.

Weighing the baby

The newborn exam is usually done at a few hours postpartum, in arms reach of the parents.

Michelle & baby Dawn

Baby Don, Born Aug. 2013

Baby Lisa, Born Feb. 2012

Herbal bath

Many parents choose an herbal bath with their baby. The warmth and low light offer exquisite bonding time. Babies get to return to a womblike space and often relax visibly, relaxing and opening up to their new world. Family gets to see all the details of their new baby in a calm environment.

Babies love midwives

Personal hands on postpartum care and breastfeeding support. Look at those rolls!