Philosophy & Values
Family Midwifery values continuity of care and partnership in the client-caregiver relationship and strives to foster a foundation of mutual respect, individual responsibility, consistency, honesty and trust.
Family Midwifery values the transformational nature of pregnancy, birth, the postpartum transition, and parenthood.
Family Midwifery values the mate and family in a woman’s life and endeavors to honor these relationships.
Family Midwifery values the parents' right to make informed choices in pregnancy, birth and parenting.
Family Midwifery values the influence of all aspects of a woman’s experience and its potential to affect the course of her pregnancy, birth & mothering.
Family Midwifery values the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being of the mother as the foundation of the health and well-being of her new baby and her family.
Family Midwifery values the intelligence and strength of parents, and strives to help them to take confidence in their own inner strength and intuition.
Family Midwifery values birth as a normal, biological process and a sacred life event.
Family Midwifery values the wisdom of the mother’s body and its perfect design for growing a child, bringing that child into the world, & nourishing the child after birth.
Family Midwifery values the support of these processes with all the ’tools’ available - beginning with the simplest & gentlest to the most complex - from patience to emergency surgery.
Family Midwifery values the natural rhythm of birth and endeavors to safeguard that which is within the broad range of normal while maintaining a knowledgeable vigilance for that which requires intervention.
Family Midwifery values the input and expertise of like-minded practitioners from all disciplines, and actively seeks and encourages collaborative professional relationships with both non-medical and medical practitioners.
Family Midwifery values the well-being and quality of life
of midwives and other healthcare providers.
Family Midwifery values outstanding communication & cooperation.
Family Midwifery values developing & engaging a sacred yet professional practice culture.
Family Midwifery values utilizing systems that promote & support satisfying, rewarding and restorative provider experiences
and an optimal work/life balance.