
ABOUT MIDWIFERY AND BEYOND CONCEPTION
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The midwives at Beyond Conception believe in the normal physiological process of pregnancy, labor and birth. We believe that childbirth is a transformative event. Through informed, supported choices women are encouraged to follow their own instincts and be active participants in the decision making and self care of their pregnancy, labor and birth experience.
We believe in the deeply empowering aspects of maternal respect and support. Beyond Conception Midwives believe this empowerment benefits not only the mother and her children, but the entire family unit, the community, and the culture at large.
Each woman and each birth is a unique experience and we believe peaceful, loving and responsible relationships start as a women's journey into motherhood (whether her first or fifth time) begins.
Midwifery has stood the test of time and women across the globe are still receiving care from traditionally trained midwives. Midwifery is an art and a science that has been passed down woman-to-woman for generations.
We believe a modern model of midwifery education should be built on a foundation of the traditional and ancient arts of midwifery and should also include up to date, relevant clinical training. We believe that in order to provide well-rounded quality care to women and their families, midwifery training should include both naturopathic and allopathic approaches to midwifery practice.

MIDWIFERY: AN ART & SCIENCE
Midwifery is said to be both an art and a science! The art of midwifery is made up of traditional knowledge passed down generation to generation and is gleaned from watching, waiting, learning and observing at the side of women and their families. The science of midwifery is grounded both in ancient wisdom and modern medical research, and overlaps with the fields of health, medicine, naturopathy, and nursing. The science of midwifery seeks to advance midwifery care using current techniques for health promotion, treatment and therapy.
Holistically, where the art and science of midwifery intersect, is a strong devotion and belief in the innate normalcy of pregnancy and birth balanced with the knowledge to act or intervene when appropriate, to promote safety for mothers and babies.
We believe that women are capable, whole and complete and through the natural process of pregnancy, labor, birth, and newborn care have significant opportunity for growth, empowerment, and joy.
(Inspired by the philosophy at http://www.birthspirit.org/philosophypage.htm)

THE MIDWIVES MODEL OF CARE
The Midwives Model of Care™ is a fundamentally different approach to pregnancy and childbirth than contemporary obstetrics. Midwifery care is uniquely nurturing, hands-on care before, during, and after birth. Midwives are health care professionals specializing in pregnancy and childbirth who develop a trusting relationship with their clients, which results in confident, supported labor and birth. While there are different types of midwives practicing in various settings, all midwives are trained to provide comprehensive prenatal care and education, guide labor and birth, address complications, and care for newborns.
The Midwives Model of Care™ is based on the fact that pregnancy and birth are normal life events.
The Midwives Model of Care includes:
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Monitoring the physical, psychological and social well-being of the mother throughout the childbearing cycle
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Providing the mother with individualized education, counseling, and prenatal care, continuous hands-on assistance during labor and delivery, and postpartum support
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Minimizing technological interventions and
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Identifying and referring women who require obstetrical attention
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The application of this model has been proven to reduce to incidence of birth injury, trauma, and cesarean section.
(Midwives Model of Care definition is Copyrighted © by the Midwifery Task Force, all rights reserved)
OUR SERVICES
When working with Beyond Conception, you get:
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24/7 access to a midwife
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Comprehensive Prenatal care
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Basic prenatal labs (including prenatal panel, follow-up CBC and glucose screen, GBS swab)
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Birth kit (midwife's supplies for birth)
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Labor & birth care
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Postpartum care to 6 weeks postpartum
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Immediate newborn care
PAYMENTS
We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and AmericanExpress. We do offer discounts for cash/check paying clients! We do require that your fee be paid in full by 32 weeks. We are happpy to work with you to set up a payment plan that works for you and your family.
Additional fees will apply for the following:
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Extensive lab work
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Ultrasounds
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Newborn screen blood test
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Supplements or vitamins
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RhoGam
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Childbirth classes
If you would like more information about billing your insurance, please bring your insurance information with you on your first visit so that we can discuss your insurance benefits.