PRECONCEPTION CARE
Jamaa Midwives offer preconception appointments where we learn more about you, your health history and wellness goals in planning your future pregnancy. Care plans are uniquely created for each individual. Preconception care includes an individualized client-led plan including nutrition, exercise, herbal and vitamin supplements recommended for preparing your body and womb for a successful and healthy pregnancy. Holistic care services are available a la carte to support your body during the pre-conception phase. Those services include:
- Heat & Crystal Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Chiropractic Care
- Sauna Therapy
- Yoni Steam Therapy
When booking a pre-conception appointment you can opt to have heat and crystal therapy included for an additional fee. After your initial pre-conception appointment and based on your individualized plan, you'll have an opportunity to book additional holistic care services via our website.
PRENATAL CARE
45-60 minute Prenatal care appointments on the standard prenatal care schedule (Monthly-28 weeks, Bi-weekly -36 weeks, Weekly - delivery. (Or more often as needed.)
Routine maternal and fetal monitoring through both traditional and modern options (example: utilizing the fetoscope or pinard horn for fetal heart tones vs. the fetal doppler which emits low grade ultrasound waves)
Holistic management of minor pregnancy and postpartum complications
Routine and sometimes non-routine labs & ultrasounds and the interpretation of them
Access to Jamaa's expert holistic therapy team
Prenatal care includes access to Childbirth Education classes, Jamaa Birth Village's Herbal Apothecary, Organic Community Garden, Holistic Spa Therapy services and mother baby closet (free diapers, wipes and more).
POSTPARTUM CARE
- 24-7 accessibility for urgent needs
- Virtual and in-person care visits at 24-hours, Day 3, Day 7, weekly through week 4, and bi-weekly through week 12
- *Appointments offered in-home the first 2-weeks and in-office appointments offered weeks 3-12
- Postpartum mood disorder screening
- 40-Day postpartum healing ceremonies and nutritional therapy support
- Holistic therapy for low-risk postpartum complications, co-collaboration with physicians for high-risk complications
- Well woman visit and Pap smear at the completion of care
- Pelvic floor therapy on-site if needed
- Home Birth Delivery Options with Jamaa Partner Midwives
- Hospital & Birth Center Center supported delivery with a Jamaa Doula
WELL-BABY CARE
- Well-baby exams for the first 6-8 weeks of life integrated with postpartum care for birthing parent
- Breastfeeding support
- Daily-weekly weight-checks, if needed
- Hearing Screening