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This includes but is not limited to upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections (UTI), ear infections, eye infections, hypothyroid treatment, gastro/intestinal problems, and weight loss. Lab work: any lab work for both men and women. Medication refills: refills on maintenance medication for both men and women Phone and E-mail consultation: As a convenience to current clients, if you are experiencing a problem on a day that I am not in clinic, and it is not something that can wait, a phone consultation may be possible: How does this work? I will do a phone interview with you to evaluate signs and symptoms and to determine if a phone consultation is appropriate. If it is appropriate, then I will fax over a lab order as needed and/or phone in medication to the pharmacy and/or give alternative treatment as needed. Please note all phone consultations must be established clients and I reserve the right to refuse care if I feel an exam is needed. If not an urgent matter, medical consults are also available by e-mail, but please allow 24 hours for response.(homebirth clients receive this care at no additional fee). I have created herbal salves and teas and these formulas are available through my practice for your convenience. First Aid Salve: This is an all purpose salve to use for anything from ringworm to minor skin infections or burns. Why use petroleum based antibacterial or anti-yeast products, when this soothing and potent alternative is now available. Blood Pressure Tea: This is potent yet gentle formula that aids in regulating the blood pressure by nurturing and clearing the liver and kidneys. This is not meant to replace your Blood Pressure Medication, but to support the bodies system that regulates the blood pressure and maintain a healthy balance. Like all other supplements, consult your health care provider before beginning any new product.

I use combinations of herbal therapies, medication, and nutrition, depending upon the woman's needs, beliefs, and wishes. Services include: Annual well woman exam including pap and breast exam. Family planning, including all types of birth-control methods. Screening and treatment for vaginal and urinary tract infections, STD screening and treatment. I have created herbal salves and teas and these formulas are available through my practice for your convenience. Vaginal Suppositories: Now this is wonderful! I have put together a suppository that treats both yeast and bacteria vaginosis. It's both soothing and potent. Boric Acid capsules: This is a tried and true way of balancing the PH of your vaginal flora and eliminating yeast and bacteria vaginosis.

The postpartum period is a joyful and challenging time for most women and families. It is my goal that your transition into parenthood be as gentle and enjoyable as possible. My role as your midwife is to provide you with parenting information, breastfeeding support, and postpartum comfort measures. I have created herbal salves and teas to aid and enhance your experience. These formulas are available through my practice for your convenience. After Birth Tea: This pleasant tasting and comforting tea helps the uterus naturally return to your pre-pregnant size while promoting your milk to come in and while aiding with after contractions. Cinnamon and Spice Makes Mothers Milk Nice: A warm and luscious tea to promote milk production. This tea will relax and let your milk flow! Nipple Salve: This is it, a salve to save your nipples in those first few challenging days. This aromatic salve lubricates, protects, and conditions the nipple.

I provide Newborn care until six weeks of age and it is included as part of your home birth services. I have over 20 years experience in cranial sacral work with infants and have had remarkable results with breastfeeding and overall health of the newborn. Breastfeeding support, newborn screening and education with infant care are also included in my services. A natural oral Vitamin K is offered as an alternative to injectable vitamin K. Herbal solutions for common infant care are always used as a first defense. These are some herbal products I have created for your baby and are available through my practice for your convenience . Baby Butt Salve: This soothing salve promotes healing while treating the most common types of diaper irritation including yeast. This salve is so excellent for any type of irritation that many people use it well beyond their children’s diaper stage. Baby Tummy Tea: This safe and effective tea helps with that colicky gassy baby. Have this in your arsenal of what to do with that cranky baby!

I have over 30 years experience in the use of medicinal herbs, homeopathy, cranial sacral, and moxa treatments. I try when ever possible to use holistic remedies to treat most problems that occur during a low risk pregnancy. However, if the need should arise that a medication is needed as a CNM I am able and comfortable using allopathic medicine. For herbal remedies I use on a regular basis I have created medicinal herbal blends and salves for use during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and with women's health. All herbs and salves are made from Certified Organic or Wild crafted herbs. These recipes come from 30 years of clinical experience in my midwifery practice. The sitz bath and teas are combined with great care for balance and taste, so you will not only receive medicinal benefit but also fully enjoy them. The salves are prepared with herbal oils that I make in ceremony and with prayer and then set aside to mature from when one moon starts and then returns again. Then they are combined to make-up these pleasantly aromatic and potent formulas. All products are available by mail; postage is additional and depends on size of order. Please e-mail me for ordering information. Herbal Formulas Avalible: Sitz Bath: Relax and enjoy this aromatic and healing sitz bath. This formula can be used as the hot compresses used to support the perineum and alleviate discomfort during the delivery of the baby's head. It is also use to soak in, as part of your postpartum healing and comfort. It repairs swollen and sore tissue while eliminating the growth of bacteria and yeast. After Birth Tea: This pleasant tasting and comforting tea helps the uterus naturally return to your pre-pregnant size while promoting your milk to come in and while aiding with after contractions. Late Pregnancy Tea: This pleasing tea helps the uterus tone and ripen. To be taken after 36 weeks of pregnancy, this tea can help promote a timely start to labor. Cinnamon and Spice Makes Mothers Milk Nice: A warm and luscious tea to promote milk production. This tea will relax and let your milk flow! Blood Pressure Tea: This is potent yet gentle formula that aids in regulating the blood pressure by nurturing and clearing the liver and kidneys. This is not meant to replace your Blood Pressure Medication, but to support the bodies system that regulates the blood pressure and maintain a healthy balance. Like all other supplements, consult your health care provider before beginning any new product. Nipple Salve: This is it, a salve to save your nipples in those first few challenging days. This aromatic salve lubricates, protects, and conditions the nipple while preventing thrush. Baby Butt Salve: This soothing salve promotes healing while treating the most common types of diaper irritation including yeast. This salve is so excellent for any type of irritation that many people use it well beyond their children’s diaper stage. First Aid Salve: This is an all purpose salve to use for anything from ringworm to minor skin infections or burns. Why use petroleum based antibacterial or anti-yeast products, when this soothing and potent alternative is now available. Baby Tummy Tea: This safe and effective tea helps with that colicky gassy baby. Have this in your arsenal of what to do with that cranky baby! Vaginal Suppositories: Now this is wonderful! I have put together a suppository that treats both yeast and bacteria vaginosis. It's both soothing and potent. Boric Acid capsules: This is a tried and true way of balancing the PH of your vaginal flora and eliminating yeast and bacteria vaginosis. Note: If the symptoms you are treating do not resolve or if irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a health care provider.

HOMEBIRTH: A midwife attended homebirth should be an experience rooted in a woman's belief that she can birth her own baby. Birth is a personal experience that incorporates the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of the mother, baby and family. The midwife's role is to facilitate, educate, support, and nurture the woman while empowering her to make decisions that form the experience that is right for her. Midwifes are trained professionals who combine the art of midwifery with medical training to provide exceptional care. Studies have shown that Homebirth is safe with a competent licensed attendant. I attend women who are committed to maintaining an optimal state of health through nutrition, exercise, and a healthy life style. Throughout a women's pregnancy she is continuously monitored for any signs or symptoms that could lead to a higher risk pregnancy or birth. I am diligent at providing preventative care through the use of nutrition, life style changes, herbs, and referrals to other holistic or allopathic providers. Homebirth offers the freedom and intimacy to explore many mediums of comfort. The use of water during labor or Water Birth, movement, music, massage, and herbs are utilized as the woman's needs and wishes require. I now have available the “BirthRite” Birthing Stool, allowing for a supported upright labor or birthing position. I offer complete homebirth services including: prenatal, birth, postpartum, and newborn care, laboratory testing, nutritional education, as well as parenting and breastfeeding education and support. Birth Video Links:(cut and past to server) http://www.youtube.com/watchv=cH2KKRBYIs4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watchv=ciDODyXbiGM&feature=channel_____________________________________ _______________________________________ I have created herbal salves and teas and these formulas are available through my practice for your convenience. -Late Pregnancy Tea: This pleasing tea helps the uterus tone and ripen. To be taken after 36 weeks of pregnancy, this tea can help promote a timely start to labor. -Sitz Bath: Relax and enjoy this aromatic and healing sitz bath. This formula can be used as the hot compresses used to support the perineum and alleviate discomfort during the delivery of the baby's head. It is also use to soak in, as part of your postpartum healing and comfort. It repairs swollen and sore tissue while eliminating the growth of bacteria and yeast.