Full Circle Individual Care
Providing Holistic Care that Wraps Around You During Your Motherhood Journey
At this time all consultations take place over a 15-30 min Zoom call with one of our Midwives. Or a face to face apportionment at our clinic. Kids are welcome, we have toys for them to play with.
We will cover: who we are, what is out of hospital birth, student midwives involvement, scope of practice for Licensed Midwives in Washington, Licensed Birth Center, Home births, risks and benefits of out of Hospital births, basic emergency preparation and policies, low risk candidates for birth, and we will answer any questions potential clients may have.
Consultations
Every pregnancy journey is unique, and having a dedicated team possessing experience and knowledge will serve as a strong foundation in which your experience will be built upon. A midwife is there to provide you with comprehensive care from the beginning, beyond those most profound moments of birth, and into postpartum as you navigate recovery and transition into parenthood.
Though vitals, bloodwork, and prenatal testing options are included in care they are not just clinical appointments; they're opportunities for you to establish a deep relationship with your midwife. Trust and rapport are developed by listening attentively to your concerns, answering your questions, and guiding you through this transformative time. Education, reassurance, and support are readily available so that you may feel confident and empowered in your own body.
From breastfeeding support and newborn care to emotional well-being and physical recovery, home birth midwives are there every step of the way, facilitating a nurturing experience for families.
HOW OUR CARE IS UNIQUE
MIDWIFERY CARE
Full Scope
OUR SCHEDULE OF SERVICES DURING YOUR PREGNANCY:
- Consultation visit/interview (free)
- 24 hour availability by email, text and/or phone for midwifery emergencies/concerns
- Prenatal visits every four weeks until 28 weeks of pregnancy, every 2 weeks until 36 weeks and every week from 36 weeks to birth
- Care during labor, birth & immediate postpartum until mother and baby are settled (2-3 hours).
- Postpartum and well baby visit(s) during the first few days at your home, at around 2 weeks and at 6 weeks postpartum at the office.
- *POOL RENTALS AND SUPPLY KIT ARE INCLUDED IN THE 36 WEEK BIRTH FEE*
BIRTH
At Your
When you are in active labor, we come to your home. We monitor you and baby throughout your labor and birth. We work to facilitate a smooth experience for you and your baby, while watching for any signs that things may be moving away from 'normal and low risk' to make sure that home birth is still a safe option for your family.
Immediately after the birth, we continue to monitor you and baby's well being for a few hours. This care includes a complete newborn physical exam. We do all the clean up, including emptying the birth tub if you used one. We make sure you and your baby are happy and healthy before we head home.
All births are attended with a trained and experienced assistant or student midwife. SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT.
THE DETAILS
I am available 24 hours a day for urgent/emergent issues via text or call.
- Team midwifery ~ 2 midwives and students are available to serve you for your prenatal and postpartum care.
- Birthing at Home or the use of a Birth House
- Comprehensive prenatal care in our office
- Routine lab work, ultrasound referrals and additional prenatal testing are available (additional charges may apply).
- Postpartum care for mother & baby for first six weeks, including metabolic screening, hearing screening, and CCHD – pulse oximetry screening, newborn procedures
- Initial Breastfeeding support in your home
- Referrals to complementary health providers and community resources
- Lending library of books, videos, DVDs and other materials
PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY SERVICES INCLUDE:
INVESTMENT
Full Circle Midwifery believes in providing the best midwifery services for our clients. When a midwife practice is contracted with insurance companies the care they provide is often limited to what the insurance companies cover and allow in out of hospital birth, such as VBACS, breech or twins.
We are a CASH based practice and do not bill insurance for your global fee. We are able to bill insurance for most labs and ultrasounds. We can write referrals and prescriptions which also can be covered by your insurance. We can provide a supper bill after care for you to submit yourself to your insurance company, although this is not a guarantee of coverage.
We offer competitive global rates for anyone who is not using health insurance, Clients are offered a $300 pre-pay discount if paid in full by 28 weeks. Full details available when you schedule a consultation. We don't want cost to be the reason you don't get care, so we are willing to work with families and create a payment plan.
TriCare and Active Duty Military: We want everyone to have access to quality midwifery care, This is especially those on active duty and our TriCare covered clients. We offer a $500 discount for military families as well as our other discounted services.
Full Circle Midwifery Prenatal Care Includes:
❖ Free consultation appointment, giving us the opportunity to get to know one another and ask questions
❖ 1 hour office prenatal appointments every 4 weeks from start of care until 28 weeks, every 2-3 weeks from 28-36 weeks, and weekly thereafter 37 weeks until birth
❖ Prenatal appointments include health and obstetric history, lab work, maternal vital signs, ongoing nutritional and herbal counseling, mother’s overall physical and emotional well-being, monitoring baby’s growth, listening to baby’s heartbeat, resources, discussion, and education on how to prepare for a natural labor and birth
❖ Evidence-based research, information, and discussion on current prenatal and newborn procedures and the opportunity to make an informed choice
❖ Support by text or phone during office hours for questions/concerns, after hours support for emergencies from the midwife or a backup midwife
❖ Ultrasound referral for dating and anatomy scan, if desired or indicated
❖ We have an in house ultrasound for early pregnancy confirmation, checking on baby's heart tones and position in pregnancy,
❖ We offer other in house medical equipment to compliment your care without having to refer out for extra cost.
❖ 30 week and 37 week in home prenatal appointment includes set up for birth, roles, emergency plan
❖ Collaboration and/or referral to other practitioners in the community, if needed
Free 1 hour prenatal or postnatal massage (additional massages discount to $50.00)
The classes listed below can be taken anywhere (in-person or online)
- Spinning Babies Class: 3 hour ($150.00 value) - $50 fee
- Breastfeeding Class: 2 hour ($75 value) - $25 fee
- Private Prenatal Lactation Consult:
- Massages: 1 complementary ($75 value). Additional massages: $55
- Nutrition Class: >1 hour ($45 value) - $20 fee
- Private Nutrition Counseling: 1 hr visit ($100 value)
We REQUIRE a childbirth class for all clients that have not had a prior unmedicated birth.
Childbirth Class
- Complete Childbirth Series : 8 hour ($295 value) - $100 fee. Offered as either a 4 part series (weekly x 4 weeks) or all day class
- Childbirth Refresher Class: 3 hour class ($150 value) - $50 fee
Your visit will be on average 60 minutes long. We will discuss your health history, perform all needed exams and/or blood work. During this time together I encourage you to ask questions and address any concerns with your general health and body as a women.
Your overall health is our priority!!
Extra Services Provided by Monica Kniveton - ARNP, CNM, IBCLC
Wellness care beyond pregnancy, to cover health care needs from menses through menopause
- Full Physical
- Annual Gentle pap smears
- Breast Examinations
- Hormone Screening
- Blood work for specific disorders, such as anemia
- STD Screening
- Urine cultures
- Mammogram Referral
- Natural & Non-hormonal birth control education
Midwives are committed to providing holistic and compassionate care for mothers, babies and families throughout the antenatal period, labor, birth and postnatal period. Holistic care refers to an approach that focuses on promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being of both mother and baby. This type of care recognizes that each individual is unique in their needs and experiences during this special time.
Our Well Women exams are offered in our comfortable and relaxing exam room. We offer spa robes and always have calming essential oils in each room. We understand this isn’t your favorite appointment to schedule on a weekday afternoon!! We assure you that we will make you feel comfortable, at ease and well informed during your examination.
We take our time and go slow, we listen to you and your needs. This is no time to rush! At the close of your exam you will always have extra time to ask questions and we will suggest referrals to specialists, if need be.
Well Woman Care and EXams
Massage therapy is a holistic approach to healthcare that encompasses both the physical and mental well-being of an individual. Through the skilled manipulation of soft tissues in the body, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments, massage therapists provide relief from tension, reduce pain, and promote relaxation. Not only does massage therapy address physical ailments, but it also nurtures emotional well-being by reducing stress and anxiety. The therapeutic touch of a massage therapist can enhance circulation, improve joint mobility, and even boost the immune system. Massage therapy offers a multitude of benefits that contribute to an overall sense of rejuvenation and wellness.
Massage Therapy
Dawn, Thank you for everything. You truly are a special part of my son's story and I look forward to my next pregnancy and birth because of you and the role you played in my story. You's a gem. "
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