Resources
The information provided in these handouts is for general reference only and is not intended to replace personalized advice from your midwife.
The Basics
- Client Questionnaire
- Midwifery Model of Practice and Philosophy of Care
- Midwifery Scope of Practice – The “What if…?” document
Early Pregnancy
Mid-Pregnancy
- Increasing Dietary Iron in Pregnancy
- Being Rh Negative in Pregnancy – Rh Sensitization and Rh Immune Globulin
- Pelvic Floor, Perineum and Kegel Exercises
- Homebirth Information
- Waterbirth Information
- Understanding Perinatal Depression and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
- Preparing the Body and Mind for Birth
Late Pregnancy and Birth
- Preparation and Supplies for Birth
- Group B Streptococcus aka “GBS”
- “Early Labour versus Active Labour?” and “Three Ways to Time Your Tightenings”
- Comfort in Labour – by Penny Simkin
- Reducing Pain and Enhancing Progress in Labour with Non-Pharmacologic Methods – by Penny Simkin
- When to Call Your Midwife in Later Pregnancy and at Term