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.
… the transformational nature of
pregnancy, birth, the postpartum transition, and parenthood.
… the mate and family in a woman’s life
and endeavors to honor these relationships.
… the parents' right
to make informed choices
in pregnancy, birth and parenting.
… the influence of all aspects of a woman’s experience
and its potential to affect
the course of her pregnancy, birth & mothering.
… 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.
… the intelligence and strength of parents,
and strives to help them to take confidence
in their own inner strength and intuition.
… birth as a normal, biological process and a sacred life event.
… 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.
… the support of these processes with all the ’tools’ available
- beginning with the simplest & gentlest to the most complex -
from patience to emergency surgery.
… 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.
… 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.
… the well-being and quality of life
of midwives and other healthcare providers.
… outstanding communication & cooperation.
… developing & engaging a sacred yet professional practice culture.
… utilizing systems that promote & support satisfying, rewarding and restorative provider experiences
and an optimal work/life balance.