Rites of Passage celebrates your choice for natural and gentle childbirth! For women choosing to have birth in the comfort and safety of their own homes, a full range of maternity care is provided. With Rites of Passage, you have the assurance that a midwife you know and trust will always be available.

Prenatal Care

Throughout your pregnancy, we meet to assess your health and your baby's well-being. All of our visits allow ample time to discuss questions raised by you or the special people in your life. We explore together your hopes and dreams for your birth experience. We offer our knowledge and experience as resources to help you make fully informed decisions.

Birth

During your labor and birth we provide warm, professional care in your home. Recognizing that the birth is your experience, we support your unique rhythm and monitor you and your baby in a gentle and unobtrusive way. We are equipped to respond to emergencies if they arise.

After the birth

During the first hours postpartum, we honor the importance of family bonding while we assess both you and your baby. Before leaving your home, we make sure that you feel safe and comfortable and that your baby is breastfeeding. We meet frequently at your home during the first weeks to support you in this time of transition. You can call anytime for breastfeeding support or other concerns.

Women's Health Care

Our relationship can continue through personalized gynecological services that combine your knowledge of your body with our experience and skill.

These services include:

• Annual exam
• Contraception education
• Breast health care
• Complementary and natural treatments