Initial Consultation
Your first visit typically lasts 60–90 minutes and includes a comprehensive health history, physical examination, and discussion of your pregnancy, birth preferences, and health goals. The midwife will review your medical records, conduct baseline laboratory tests (blood type, anemia screening, infectious disease screening), take vital signs, and perform an initial pelvic examination if appropriate. This session establishes the foundation for ongoing care and allows you to build trust and ask detailed questions about your care plan.
Treatment (Ongoing Prenatal Care)
Regular prenatal visits follow a structured schedule: typically monthly until 28 weeks, then every 2–3 weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until delivery. Each visit includes blood pressure monitoring, urine testing, weight tracking, and fundal height measurement to assess fetal growth. The midwife performs abdominal and pelvic examinations as needed, discusses nutrition and lifestyle, addresses concerns, and provides education on labor preparation, pain management options, and postpartum expectations. Many midwives offer additional services such as lactation guidance, perineal massage instruction, and birth ball positioning techniques.
During Labor and Delivery
Licensed Midwives provide continuous or frequent support during labor, monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs, assessing labor progression, and offering comfort measures such as position changes, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, and emotional support. They manage uncomplicated vaginal births, deliver the placenta, and perform immediate newborn care including assessment and initial feeding support. If complications arise, the midwife coordinates seamlessly with obstetric physicians and hospital staff.
After Treatment (Postpartum Care)
Postpartum follow-up typically occurs at 24–48 hours, 1–2 weeks, and 6 weeks after birth. Visits assess physical recovery, bleeding, wound healing, blood pressure, emotional wellbeing, and breastfeeding progress. The midwife provides guidance on self-care, recognizes signs of postpartum complications (infection, depression, hemorrhage), and supports the transition to parenthood.
Follow-up Sessions
Beyond the standard 6-week postpartum visit, many midwifery practices offer extended support including 12-week visits, lactation consultations, and family planning counseling. Some midwives provide care across multiple pregnancies, offering continuity and personalized long-term relationship.