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Birthing Services

For healthy, normal pregnant women and their families.

  • Complete/Comprehensive Prenatal Care Services at our center.
  • Access to Laboratory, Ultrasound and Genetic Screening Services.
  • Accepting MediCal, PPO Insurance Plans.
  • Sliding scale fee for uninsured and HMO clients.
  • Nutrition Consultation.
  • Lactation Consultation.
  • Personnel to work with all Insurance, MediCal or Financial arrangement services.
  • Assistance with WIC and other services.
  • Attendance at labor and birth by a C.N.M. and two other assistants (midwives, students).
  • All Necessary emergency equipment and medication are at each birth and Midwives certified in CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation.
  • Exam and care of newborn immediately after birth and care of mother and baby for up to 12 hours after birth.
  • Follow up care of mother and infant at home on 1st and 3rd day and 2 weeks /6 weeks after birth at the Birth Center


  • Child Birth Education

     

  • 10 Week Childbirth Education Series taught by certified childbirth educators.
  • Early Pregnancy Class covering nurtition, exercise, and prenatal care.
  • Care of Mother and Baby covering the care of post partum mom and new baby.
  • Sibling Class for children 3 and up to prepare them for a new sibling.
  • VBAC Class for anyone considering vaginal birth after a cesarean.
  • Sliding Scale available for classes. To be discussed with instructor.


  • Additional Services

  • Doula services for Labor and Birth offered for hospital births (student midwives with experience/training).
  • Referrals to pediatricians, lactation centers, child care resources, support groups, social service agencies, dental care and high risk OB care. *
  • Well Woman Care.and family planning services *
  • Video and book lending library.
  • Pre Pregnancy Planning
  • Aspiring Midwives/Birth Assistants programs
  • Orientation Offered To All Clients
  • belly dance and fitness classes
  • childbirth education retreat weekends.

    * Preferred sites for hospital care:
    San Francisco General Hospital
    UCSF Hospital


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