Erin Piorier--Holistic Pregnancy and Birth Services






Homebirth Midwifery Services

 Summer 2011 marks the anniversary of my fifth year as an apprentice/student midwife and the third year anniversary of offering services as a primary midwife under supervision.  I have trained as a traditional midwife in the timeless tradition of apprenticeship--the passing on of midwifery knowledge from one woman to another.  

 

 I am in the phase of my work where I am offering my services as a midwife in the community under the continued guidance of my mentor.  I am blessed to work with a senior midwife who brings to each birth her extensive experience and warm and caring manner.  Each prenatal, the birth and postpartums are attended by both midwives.  We work together as a team providing excellent continuity of care  from pregnancy through postpartum.

 

Homebirth Midwifery care is often dramatically different than the other health care a woman will receive in her life.  I strive to offer midwifery care that individualized, respectful, collaborative and caring.  Ample time is provided during appointments to address any questions and concerns you may have and to build a trusting relationship.  I am available to you for phone calls or email in between appointments. Both prenatally and during labor, birth and postpartum, we work together as a team exploring options together.

 

For more information or to schedule a complimentary interview  where we can meet each other and answer any questions you have about homebirth and my services call Erin at 612-508-0584 or email at epiorier@mninter.net

 

Pregnancy, Labor Birth and Postpartum

 

Services Provided

Our services include prenatal visits every month until 28weeks, every two weeks until 36 and every week from 36 weeks on until you have your baby.  Prenatal visits are a relaxed conversations and education about pregnancy and birth.  Elements of a prenatal include suggestions for the relief of pregnancy discomforts, diet counseling, monitoring the health and well-being of mother and baby by urinalysis, hemoglobin checks, maternal vital signs, fetal heart rate, fundal height measurements and palpation for baby�s position.  Recommended herbal remedies will be provided at no cost to you.  Books and videos from our lending library are available to your throughout your time with us.

 Homevisit

A visit at your home will take place around 36 weeks. At this visit we will discuss your supplies to have on hand for the birth.  Supplies for a homebirth cost about 50 dollars. Waterbirth tubs are available for rent from several mother-owned businesses in the Twin Cities.  The expense of a waterbirth is separate.

 Labor and Birth

We will remain in close contact with you during the last days of pregnancy and the hours of warm-up or early labor.  We will come to your home at your request providing both monitoring of mother and baby as well as emotional and physical support. We will remain at your home for several hours after the birth of the baby, monitoring the well being of baby and mother, helping if necessary to establish breastfeeding.  We perform a comprehensive newborn examination during within the first 3 hours postpartum. We don�t leave your home until we are certain that you and your baby are in good condition and you are fed and comfortable and your home is tidy. 

 Postpartum Care

Early postpartum visits take place in your home so you don�t have to go out with your new baby.  These homevisits take place at approximately 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week and 2 weeks postpartum.  We also schedule 2 additional postpartum appointments at 3-4 weeks and 5-6 weeks. We provide herbs for the health of your uterus and perineum. We will provide other herbal remedies as necessary.  Throughout the first 6 weeks postpartum we continue to check the baby�s cord, lungs, heart, weight and other signs of wellness.  We offer breastfeeding support as information and support for baby care and baby health, healing, emotions and physical changes for mom during the postpartum period.