Compassionate, Individualized Midwifery Care
At Clarksville Midwifery, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique needs. Our comprehensive services include:
- Prenatal Care
- Labor and Homebirth Care
- Postpartum Care
- Newborn Care
Let us support you through every stage of your journey with expert guidance and personalized attention.
Prenatal Care
Prenatal care is the foundation of a healthy pregnancy and birth experience. During your initial visit, we’ll review your comprehensive medical history, assess risk factors, create a care plan, and discuss how to meet your unique needs.
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Screening Options:
Even with an out-of-hospital birth plan, you have access to all standard pregnancy screenings, such as lab work and ultrasounds, to ensure ongoing risk assessment.
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Risk Management:
Our goal is to support a healthy pregnancy and birth. If necessary, we may recommend adjustments to your birth plan, including referrals or planning a hospital birth for optimal safety.
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Schedule of Visits:
- Monthly office visits until 32 weeks.
- Biweekly office visits from 32 to 38 weeks.
- Weekly office visits from 38 weeks until delivery.
- One third-trimester home visit to prepare for your birth.
- Appointment Length and Approach:
Most appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes, except for:
- Initial Visit
- Physical Exam Visit
- Home Visits
- Postpartum Visits
These exceptions typically last an hour or more to allow for a more in-depth discussion and care.
We dedicate this time to:
- Explaining upcoming recommended testing or alternative options.
- Reviewing and discussing test results.
- Answering any questions you may have since your last visit.
Our approach prioritizes thorough monitoring, clear communication, and individualized care to support you every step of the way. Let us know if you have any questions about the appointment process!
Labor and Birth
We proudly offer homebirth services to families within an hour’s drive of Clarksville, Tennessee.
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At-Home Comfort:
Experience labor and birth in the comfort of your own home with all necessary medications and supplies brought to secure a safe and supportive environment.
- Post-Birth Care:
After your baby is born, we handle cleanup and ensure you are settled comfortably, allowing you to focus on bonding with your newborn.
How Long Do Midwives Stay During and After Labor?
Our midwives typically stay with you once you are in active labor, approximately 6 cm. The length of this time varies significantly, depending on factors such as:
- Whether this is your first birth.
- If you’ve had previous vaginal births.
After your baby is born, we remain with you for about 2-3 hours postpartum, ensuring that both you and your baby are stable. This is similar to the time you would spend in the labor and delivery room after a hospital birth.
Our goal is to provide attentive care and support during this crucial time. Let us know if you have any additional questions!
Postpartum & Newborn Care
Our postpartum and newborn care combines home and office visits to support your family’s transition.
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Services Include:
- Filing your baby’s birth certificate and
- Request your baby be issued a social security card, if you request one.
- Recommended state-mandated newborn care: (can be declined by signing waiver)
- Vitamin K and Erythromycin administration.
- Newborn Metabolic Screening.
- Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) screening.
- Hearing screening.
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The 4th Trimester:
This period of adjustment, growth, and learning is transformative. We’re here to provide guidance, resources, and support to help you navigate this time with confidence
Birth Control Options
For our clients who may be seeking options to prevent or space pregnancies besides the Fertility Awareness Method, we currently offer:
- Birth Control Prescriptions
- Nexplanon Implant Visits
- IUD Insertion (Coming Soon)
We are here to support your family planning and provide personalized guidance to help you find the option that works best for you. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please reach out to us!
Labs and Diagnostic Ultrasounds
We order and help schedule all necessary labs and diagnostic ultrasounds as part of your care. However, like many small practices, we do not perform these services in-house. Instead, they will be completed at a local lab (ex: LabCorp or Quest) or imaging facility (ex: Clarksville Imaging, Inner Vision, or Premier Radiology) .
Since these services are provided by another facility, you will be billed directly by them for their services.
If you have any questions about where to go or how to schedule, we’re happy to help!
Lending Library
At Clarksville Midwifery, we’re proud to offer a lending library as part of our commitment to education and empowerment.
Our lending library includes:
- Books on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.
- Resources on natural parenting, breastfeeding, and fertility.
- Guides on holistic and alternative care options.
Clients are welcome to borrow materials to support their learning and decision-making throughout their journey.
If you’re interested in exploring our collection, feel free to ask during your next visit!
Communication
We are committed to being accessible and responsive to your needs. Here’s how you can reach us:
Non-Urgent Questions or Concerns
- Contact us anytime via your client portal for non-urgent matters.
- Our team strives to respond within a few business days with answers or guidance.
Urgent or Labor Needs
- For urgent concerns or if you are in labor, use our 24/7 pager system.
- This system will notify the on-call midwife, who will call you back within 15 minutes.
If you have any questions about how to use the client portal or the pager system, please let us know. We are here to support you!
At Clarksville Midwifery, your comfort, safety, and well-being are always our top priority. Let us help you create a positive and empowering experience for you and your growing family.