Sherry has years of experience providing prenatal and postpartum care. If special circumstances arise during your pregnancy that are out of her scope of practice she will refer you to the appropriate doctor. Once the baby’s “birth day” arrives, your care will be transferred to an obstetrician while in the hospital. She will assume your care upon discharge home.

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Yes! A doula’s primary purpose is to provide uplifting support to the family during significant transitions, ensuring everyone can excel in their unique roles. Doulas complement, rather than replace, family members, offering guidance and assistance to help the entire unit thrive.

For example, a doula might guide the father on how to comfort the mother during labor, such as demonstrating effective hip squeezes or back rub techniques. When the father needs a short break, the doula can step in temporarily, allowing him time to recharge. Rather than taking over his role, a skilled doula helps him succeed in the role he and the mother envision for him. For the birthing mother, doulas help reduce stress and prevent her from feeling overwhelmed, allowing her to focus on laboring, recovering, and bonding with her baby.

One common misconception is that doulas are only suited for unmedicated births. In reality, doulas support all types of births, offering mothers information, comfort, and care tailored to their individual needs.

Doulas serve as the non-clinical members of the birth team, providing emotional, spiritual, physical support, advocacy, and information. They frequently work alongside midwives, though their responsibilities differ significantly.

Midwives oversee the medical aspects of pregnancy and birth, guiding mothers in creating safe birth plans and monitoring both mother and baby during labor and delivery.

Doulas, by contrast, offer emotional and practical support tailored to the mother’s wishes, advocating for her birth plan while leaving medical matters to the midwife.

To visualize this collaboration, imagine the doula positioned near the mother’s head, alongside the father, providing coaching and encouragement as the mother pushes. Meanwhile, the midwife handles medical safety, tracking the mother’s progress and baby’s well-being while assisting with the birth itself.

Home birth is considered safest for when you are a healthy woman expecting a healthy baby near your due date. The majority of the pregnant population fall into this category at the start of prenatal care.

However, home birth may pose higher risks for individuals with certain conditions, such as breech presentation, twin pregnancies, a history of cesarean birth, placenta previa, or medical histories including autoimmune diseases, hypertension, blood clotting disorders, or diabetes.

With the right team, preparation, and proximity to emergency care, a home birth can be a beautiful and safe experience for many families.

A low-risk pregnancy refers to being generally healthy, without pre-existing medical conditions or complications arising during pregnancy. Those with medical histories involving blood clotting disorders, high blood pressure, heart defects, diabetes, prior Cesarean section, or a BMI over 40 are not eligible for home birth care.

On the other hand, medical conditions that are well-managed before pregnancy, such as thyroid disorders, asthma, PCOS, anxiety, and depression, do not disqualify candidates. If you’re unsure about your eligibility or have questions, you can schedule a free phone consultation or virtual visit.

When attended by a licensed midwife integrated into the healthcare system and for mothers who are healthy and low-risk, planned home birth is equally as safe as hospital birth. In rare instances (1-2%) where urgent or emergent transfers are necessary during labor, outcomes for these mothers and babies are comparable to hospital births, with the risk of maternal or infant mortality being extremely rare.

Yes, while hospital births are generally considered safe, there are some risks and challenges to be aware of:

• Higher Intervention Rates: Hospital births often involve medical interventions such as epidurals, inductions, or cesarean sections. While these can be lifesaving, they may also lead to complications or longer recovery times.

• Stressful Environment: Hospitals can feel clinical and impersonal, which might increase stress for some mothers. The presence of multiple staff members and the possibility of being rushed can add to this feeling.

• Limited Mobility: In many hospitals, mothers may be confined to a bed or specific positions during labor, which can be uncomfortable and may not align with their preferences.

• Infections: Although rare, hospitals are environments where infections can occur, especially if there are complications during delivery.

• Separation from Baby: In some cases, babies may be taken to a nursery instead of staying with the mother, which can impact early bonding and breastfeeding.

Despite these risks, hospitals provide access to advanced medical care and emergency services, making them a safer option for high-risk pregnancies. Your pregnancy will be closely monitored for development of any condition making a hospital birth the safest alternative for mom and/or baby.

Each home birth is attended by Sherry and a birth assistant, who handle preparation, clean-up, and organization. After the birth your home is tidied and restored to its original state—including starting a load of laundry. Surprisingly, home births are much less messy than anticipated!

• Cesarean rates below 10%

• High rates of breastfeeding success

• Greater satisfaction with the birth experience

• Freedom to move around as desired

• Complete control over your environment and healthcare decisions

• Comfort and familiarity of your home

• Fewer medical interventions

• More opportunities to bond with your baby

• Reduced likelihood of perineal tears

• Personalized care from a trusted, relational midwife rather than transactional care

Where every you want! You have the freedom to choose any spot in your home where you feel most comfortable. Some women plan their ideal birthing location in advance, while others decide in the moment based on where they feel most at ease when labor progresses.

There’s flexibility in birthing positions too. You can give birth standing, squatting, on hands and knees, in a tub of water, or leaning on a couch, table, or counter—whatever works best for you. The focus is entirely on adapting to your needs and preferences. Sherry always says, “Do what works!”

The most common reason is the desire for control—over the birthing environment, who is present, and avoiding routine medical interventions like labor induction. Home birthing allows for a more personalized experience, reflecting the birther’s preferences.

Additional reasons include a history of fast labor, the comfort of working with a dedicated midwife, past traumatic hospital experiences, or a belief in the natural, undisturbed process of physiological birth.

Emergencies during home births are rare, with only 1-2% resulting in urgent or emergent hospital transfers. Most transfers, however, occur for non-emergent reasons like exhaustion or the need for pain management.

Midwives like Sherry come fully equipped for emergencies, bringing a "mini labor and delivery unit" to each birth—excluding an operating room. This includes tools for newborn resuscitation, oxygen, suturing supplies, and medications to manage postpartum hemorrhage.

much of the pain experienced during labor is caused by fear. He argued that fear leads to tension in the body, which in turn creates pain—a concept often referred to as the "fear-tension-pain cycle."

Dick-Read believed that by educating women about the childbirth process and helping them overcome fear through relaxation techniques and preparation, labor could become less painful and more empowering.Labor pain perception is 10% physical and 90% emotional. Throughout your pregnancy Sherry will provide guidance and recommendations to prepare both body and mind for the experience of labor.

Pain relief during home birth primarily involves water therapy, often called the “midwife’s epidural,” or “aqua-dural” by using a birth pool or other water-based methods such as the shower to lessen labor discomfort.

Other ways to manage pain include techniques like hip squeezes, counterpressure, frequent position changes, and hiring a doula for added support—especially for first-time parents.

positive emotions, relaxation, and a supportive environment can ease labor, while fear and tension can amplify pain.

Techniques like massage, controlled breathing, and visualization are recommended to help manage labor pain without medical interventions.

believe in their body's innate capability to give birth,