Oh, that dreaded Group B Strep (GBS)… GBS refers to the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria in the body. It is a type of bacteria naturally found in the
Did you know that the latest research reveals an unexpected change during pregnancy? It turns out that pregnancy can shrink the brain’s grey matter—the pinkish-grey tissue that connects nerve cell
Personalized midwifery care designed to support a calm, confident, and meaningful home birth experience.Home birth midwifery provides individualized maternity care for families planning to give birth at home. Your midwife offers guidance, education, and ongoing support throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the early postpartum period.
Home birth midwifery is centered around your needs, preferences,
and birth goals. Care focuses on building trust, providing clear
information, and helping you feel prepared and supported
throughout your pregnancy and birth journey.
Care is tailored to your individual needs, preferences,
and goals.
Build a supportive relationship with your midwife
throughout your pregnancy.
Receive education and guidance to understand your choices
and feel confident in your care.
Receive hands-on support during labor and continued care
during the early postpartum period.
Placenta encapsulation is the process of preparing the placenta after birth and placing it into capsules for postpartum use. It can be considered as part of a personalized postpartum care plan focused on nourishment, restoration, and supporting your transition into motherhood.
The postpartum period is a time to restore and replenish—not simply recover. Placenta encapsulation, also known as placentophagy, offers one way to thoughtfully honor your postpartum needs while creating space for nourishment and self-care.
Your postpartum experience is unique, and care can be approached with your individual needs in mind.
Focus on caring for yourself as you recover, replenish, and adjust to life with your new baby.
Your placenta is carefully prepared and encapsulated for convenient use during the postpartum period.
Create intentional time and space to feel grounded, cared for, and supported as you step into motherhood.
Personalized midwifery support before and after birth, helping you and your baby
receive thoughtful, evidence-based care throughout your journey.
Designed for families planning an unattended home birth who still want professional
midwifery support to help ensure mom and baby are in optimal health.
For mothers who were not under our care for birth but desire professional support
after delivery. Care helps address the physical and emotional needs that can often
be overlooked during the postpartum period.
Personalized midwifery care to support your health through every stage of your
reproductive journey. Whether you’re planning a pregnancy, preparing for birth,
or simply seeking additional support for your reproductive health, Well Woman Care
provides personalized guidance beyond routine care. Consultations focus on
understanding your goals, optimizing your health, and helping you make informed
decisions.
Well Woman Care offers an opportunity to explore the questions and concerns that
may not always have time during routine appointments. With an evidence-informed
approach and decades of midwifery experience, consultations are tailored to your
individual needs and goals.
Discuss your health, fertility, pregnancy plans, or previous pregnancy
experiences in a supportive setting.
Explore nutrition, lifestyle, herbs, and supplements that may support your
reproductive and overall wellness.
Gain practical information and evidence-based guidance to help you feel more
prepared for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
Navigate your options with current research and personalized education
throughout your reproductive years.
Compassionate, personalized support to help women navigate emotional, personal,
and relationship challenges through every stage of life. With advanced education
and clinical training in mental health, Mountain Laurel Midwifery offers supportive
counseling and coaching for women from the childbearing years through menopause
and beyond. Sessions provide a safe space to work through difficult experiences,
strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s transitions.
Everyone’s experience is different. Coaching and counseling provide a space to
explore what you’re going through, understand your options, and develop practical
ways forward.
Address experiences involving sexual assault, intimate partner violence,
obstetrical trauma, loss, and grief with compassionate support.
Work through relationship and marital challenges with guidance focused on
communication, understanding, and healthy connection.
Receive individualized support as you navigate the emotional and personal
changes that can come throughout your life.
Mediation is also available for midwives navigating ethical, professional,
or personal conflicts.
Discover your baby’s sex early with Sneak Peek, a convenient DNA-based blood test
administered by your midwife. Get the excitement of finding out as early as
6 weeks into pregnancy, with results delivered directly to your email.
Sneak Peek provides an easy, non-invasive way to learn your baby’s sex early in
pregnancy, so you can enjoy this special moment and start planning your reveal.
Personalized guidance for women who want additional support, information, or a
deeper understanding of their pregnancy, birth, or reproductive health. A midwifery
consultation gives you dedicated time to discuss your individual concerns, goals,
and questions with an experienced midwife. Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy,
planning a birth, or navigating previous pregnancy experiences, you’ll receive
personalized, evidence-informed guidance.
Consultations are available virtually or in person, making
it easier to receive personalized midwifery guidance wherever you are.
Enjoy a comfortable and calming water birth experience with a
professional-quality birth tub from Earthside Birth Pools. Mountain Laurel
Midwifery offers the Ultra birth pool, designed with comfort, safety, and
ease of use in mind. The pool is available for both rental and purchase.
Birth tub rental may be eligible for insurance reimbursement.
Ask your billing specialist about the applicable CPT code.