Aurora Midwifery Services
Aurora Midwifery is honored to serve women and families during one of the most profound transitions in life. Amidst the sometimes overwhelming and confusing aspects of modern prenatal care, we strive to provide factual information in a relaxed and unhurried environment, answer questions and encourage parents to participate in all the choices surrounding pregnancy and birth. Our aim is to assist women and families in creating their own experience and ultimately, emerging with an enhanced sense of confidence as parents and individuals.
Prenatal Care
Aurora Midwifery Services provides complete maternity care to expectant mothers. We provide standard prenatal testing, longer appointment times, nutritional assessment and childbirth preparation.
We believe that labor progresses optimally when women are nourished physically, emotionally and psychologically. Ultrasound and genetic screening are offered and remain optional.
Labor & Birth
At Aurora Midwifery Services, we recognize what a privilege it is to attend a woman and her family during one of the most intimate experiences - bringing a new life into the world. As the day of the baby's birth approaches, we urge the woman and her partner to create a home environment which supports her wish to birth freely and comfortably. Children, family members and friends are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Once labor has begun, the birth attendants help to facilitate labor through support and careful monitoring of the mother and the baby. The woman is encouraged to walk or assume positions which will help labor to progress.
As the birth proceeds, pain is eased through relaxation, massage and touch. Some women may wish to immerse themselves in the soothing waters of a birth tub.
Postpartum Care
As the child is born to the woman, so is she born again into her role as a mother. Even for seasoned parents, the entry of a new baby brings with it a new family dynamic. As caregivers helping new parents make the transition into parenthood, we draw upon our own experiences as mothers, as well as the experiences of hundreds of other women. We know that the birthing process can be a transformational experience and it is our wish to leave the new parents with the confidence and strength that develops through full participation in that process.
With so much attention focused on the birth itself, it is easy to overlook the period of time following the birth. The postpartum period can often be filled with elation, fatigue, tears, apprehension, wonder, gratitude and frustration. It is the beginning of a new life together, a new family dynamic that is difficult to imagine before the birth, even for established families. Each woman, birth and baby is unique and brings along unique needs and challenges.
