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Detail of RECLINING NUDE BACKVIEW, by Matisse
PRENATAL CARE

Pregnancy is a time of transition. Women and their partners often have many questions and concerns. I take the time to listen, address concerns, and help with the adjustment to these transitions, both physical and emotional. Decisions about testing in pregnancy are approached with true informed consent. Birth plans are respected and discussed in detail, as desired, with the understanding that flexibility and continued informed consent are necessary as pregnancy and labor progress.

Scheduled appointments are honored with no waiting, and for your convenience, can be done at your home or in my Catskill office.

  • First visit lasts approximately one hour and includes:
  • Complete history
  • Full physical exam
  • Lab work, genetic testing, ultrasound referrals as desired
  • Help in choosing genetic and developmental testing: making the decision that’s right for you and your partner
  • Discussion of nutrition, geared to your needs
  • Repeat visits last 30-60 minutes and include measuring the growth of the baby, listening to the fetal heartbeat (after 12 weeks), discussing normal symptoms of pregnancy, diet and nutrition, addressing any physical or emotional issues.
  • Partners, children, family members and friends are welcome to attend any visit except the initial history taking, to provide the client with confidentiality.
BIRTHING AT NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL in Rhinebeck or COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL in HUDSON 
​In-hospital Labor/Birth/Postpartum rooms    
  • One to two night hospital stay after birth in your private birth room.
  • All exams by your midwife
  • Midwife with you at the hospital for your labor, birth, and immediate postpartum
  • Food and drink encouraged during labor 
  • All modern technology available, including anesthesia
  • You choose your birth position
  • 24 hour rooming-in available
  • Nursing staff that supports breastfeeding
  • In-hospital visits from the midwife
  • 1 week and 6 weeks postpartum check-up at your home, other visits as needed
  • Postpartum exercise taught
  • Family planning, with your needs in mind