Frequently Asked Questions

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  First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I consider the first few weeks of pregnancy crucial for making sure that your eating, resting, and exercising habits are what they need to be. Take a look at this link for an idea of what you should be eating! http://www.drbrewerpregnancydiet.com/id96.html

   I consider that you need to see your caregiver fairly early in pregnancy, at about 10 weeks after your last menstrual period. At our first visit, you will give me your medical and gynecological history, we will listen to your baby’s heartbeats for the first time, and I will perform a blood draw, among other things. This first appointment will last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 

I offer extensive tailored prenatal care centered in educating and preparing for labor & delivery. At birth I support, guide, and carefully attend to the mother & baby's needs.  I am present for an average of 4 hours postpartum, and continue care for up to 12 weeks for both the mother and baby. I offer breastfeeding support upon birth, and more.

I am a certified midwife under NARM (North American Registry of Midwives) I have been a practicing Midwife for 19 years, and have attended nearly 400 births under my own license.

I believe that my role as midwife include servant, facilitator, encourager, teacher, mother, and support person.  I am not in charge of the birth. I am there to help and guide, but ultimately, God, the parents, and I — in that order — are a team that works together to bring each child into First Light.

I will be happy to check on the client’s insurance to see if they will cover the birth, but I require a fee to be paid up front. After the birth of the baby, I will give the client an itemized statement so that insurance may be filed. Most insurance companies are realizing the wisdom of covering home birth, as it is a safe and economical alternative for the majority of people.

This is an essential question to ask when interviewing Midwives. Out of 398 Births, I have a 2% transfer rate for mothers less than 35 weeks along (7 out of 398)  and a 10% Transfer rate for mothers over 35 weeks (35 out of 398)  (These stats are up to date as of July 2024)

  About 20% of my births have been water births. Most women who have a water birth wouldn’t trade the experience. I don’t mind including water as an option for any woman under my care, but I do encourage all moms to be flexible about their birth plan. I have seen women who had planned on having a water birth get in the water and absolutely hate it. And I’ve seen women who weren’t planning a water birth get into the water to help them cope with their labor who just stayed in it for their birth because it felt so good.