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Portland Midwives | Hearth and Home Midwifery | Portland OR
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For families in Oregon & Washington

Postpartum Care For You and Your Baby

 

Giving Birth Is Just the Beginning

Your journey doesn’t end with birth. It begins. 

The days and weeks after you give birth are a crucial time for both you and your baby. It’s a time of physical recovery, emotional changes, and the start of a new bond. And we believe in strengthening that bond so both of you can thrive. That’s why our postpartum care model focuses not just on you or your baby, but on both of you as a team, an inseparable dyad.

Your healing, your baby’s health, and the emotional connection you share are all part of this journey. From recovery and breastfeeding support to newborn health checks and emotional well-being, we care for both of you every step of the way. By nurturing you together, we ensure that you can both flourish during this beautiful, transformative time.

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Postpartum Care For What Matters Most

YOUR PHYSICAL RECOVERY

After giving birth, your body is going through major changes as it heals.

A big part of postpartum care is making sure your recovery is progressing smoothly. Our care is designed to keep you healthy and prevent complications.

We also provide guidance on how to care for yourself, so you can heal as best as possible.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

The postpartum period can be an emotional rollercoaster. No matter what you’re going through, we’re here for you.

Our visits include emotional check-ins, assessments for postpartum mood disorders, and time to discuss your feelings.

Having support during this time can help you feel empowered and reassured as you navigate these new challenges.

COMPREHENSIVE NEWBORN CARE

Your baby’s health is just as important as your own.

Our midwife postpartum care includes regular assessments and screenings of your newborn to make sure everything is on track.

We also provide breastfeeding support, help with feeding plans, and guidance on any newborn concerns, such as skin rashes or eye issues.

 

In-Home Postpartum Visits for Peace of Mind

We provide three postpartum home visits during the first two weeks after birth because your well-being matters to us.

These home visits allow us to support your recovery in the comfort of your own space, and they’re a big reason why so many clients trust us for their postpartum care.

We’ll also see you at our office for additional visits at 4 weeks and 6 weeks postpartum, making sure you and your baby are thriving together. 

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COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR YOU

As a new mother, your body is going through an important recovery process. During our visits, we assess everything from your recovery after birth to your emotional well-being. For you, our care includes:

  • Monitoring your healing, including ongoing blood loss and recovery from any tearing.

  • Checking in on your overall health, including vital signs and postpartum mood.

  • Offering guidance and support for breastfeeding or any feeding plans you have in place.

  • Giving you space to process the birth and adjust to life as a new parent.

 

HOLISTIC CARE FOR YOUR BABY

Caring for a newborn child is overwhelming, especially if you want to make sure they get the best possible start. And that’s what we’re here for. Our postpartum service helps get you and your newborn started right with:

  • Regular assessments of newborn vitals and weight.

  • Support with breastfeeding and feeding plans.

  • Screening for any skin issues, eye health concerns, or other early developmental needs.

  • Routine newborn hearing and newborn screening. hearing and screening tests to check if everything is on track.

 

Testimonials

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Jennifer Lux

I had a truly ecstatic homebirth VBAC with Hearth and Home Midwifery - I am sad my time with the midwives is over and overjoyed that I get to carry this experience and them in my heart forever. I will be forever grateful to Sarah, Charli, and Emily - they are my birth heroes and I still can't believe this past year was real. I am still riding my birth high!

Don't forget to check out their incredible podcast, The Homebirth Midwife Podcast! It is such an incredible resource. It is great for when things come up in-between appointments, you can always find an episode to answer a question. I sent episodes to family members who were confused about home birth, and it taught them a lot. You also get to hear just how charismatic, intelligent, and passionate they are.

Hearth and Home has set the bar high for home birth care and they are making a wonderful positive impact in our community! I'm so excited for all of their future clients and babies!

- Jennifer

Trevor

My wife and I were lucky enough to have the Hearth and Home crew deliver both our little ones and they were so special and wonderful both times. They provide such a deeper, more personal, and way more compassionate approach to prenatal care all the way through postpartum. If we were to have any more kiddos I couldn’t even imagine doing a hospital birth. During labor they knew exactly what my wife needed at all times. They gave us plenty of space when she needed it, when she needed reassurance they knew what to say , and when the time came they were right there and ready. Amazing Midwives!

- Trevor

Dylan

Words can’t even begin to express my gratitude for the incredible midwives of Hearth and Home Midwifery. I wish I could have ten more children so I could experience their amazing care over and over again!

I had my first child with Hearth and Home about two months ago. Sarah showed such profound care, empathy, and validation of my feelings in that initial conversation that I knew we’d found our midwives. She instantly made me feel seen and safe, and that feeling continued throughout my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care.

I felt so empowered as I birthed by healthy baby into my own hands in my own home! It was the most challenging and incredible experience of my life.

I’ve already referred pregnant friends to Hearth and Home, and I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone considering a home birth. I can’t imagine better midwives or a more positive birth experience. I will remember Sarah, Charli, and Emily for the rest of my life with immense fondness and gratitude!

- Dylan

Emily

We are so thankful for the care we received from Sarah, Charli and Emily! The hour long prenatal appointments allowed us to ask all the questions on our minds, to learn about the routine assessments at each point in pregnancy, to hear our baby’s heartbeat and to connect with our midwives, all of which helped us develop such a trusting bond with them. They all exude deep knowledge, passion and care for the work they do, and we loved the chance to learn about pregnancy and birth from them (their online childbirth education class and podcast are well worth the extra investment & time!)

- Emily

Rosie Client (Copy)

I cannot recommend Charli and Sarah of Hearth and Home Midwifery highly enough. They work hard to stay up-to-date and are so knowledgeable. Instead of telling me the next step when complications arose during my pregnancy, they provided informed consent: providing information, offering suggestions, and ultimately allowing me and my partner to make the final decision. They went out of their way to establish a relationship with my 3-year-old daughter and make her feel included in the process of my care. Sarah and Charli are compassionate and caring; I always left appointments with them feeling encouraged and loved. I've never felt so respected by healthcare providers. I will miss them so much, now that my baby and I have graduated from their care.My baby's shoulder got stuck after his head was born, a situation that had the potential to be frightening and very dangerous. Charli and Sarah remained calm and helped my baby out in a way that was very gentle and also very quick. My baby came out screaming and thriving, and I didn't even tear! I'm so grateful that they kept us both so safe.

– Rosie

Grandma Jen

Sarah and Charli helped to give me the most profound experience of my life. In their calm, professional manner, they included me in the process of allowing me to assist in delivering my grandson. They are with you every step of the process but allow you to have the personal experience you desire. They completely listened to our family’s wants for the birthing process and allowed us the freedom to change our minds when we wanted to.

I was already impressed but then the after birth visits blew me away. Frequent and informative visits for new parents who need help.

We all would highly recommend these two caring, beautiful women who helped to bring our most precious child into our lives.

– Grandma Jen

FAQs

  • During our home visits, we check on both your recovery and your baby’s health. For you, we’ll monitor your physical recovery, check vital signs, and discuss your emotional well-being. For your baby, we’ll perform vital checks, monitor weight, help with feeding plans, and make sure your baby is thriving.

  • Most of our clients do not need to seek pediatric care until 8 weeks postpartum. To confirm your baby is doing well in those early weeks, we provide thorough newborn care, including screenings, weight checks, and general health assessments.

  • We offer three home visits in the first two weeks postpartum and follow-up office visits at 4 weeks and 6 weeks. These visits help us check if both you and your baby are recovering well. We’re also on call for you with any urgent concerns for the full 6 weeks postpartum.

  • Absolutely. We offer breastfeeding support during both home and office visits. Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, combination feeding, or bottle-feeding, we can help guide you through any challenges and ensure feeding is going smoothly.

  • We understand how challenging the postpartum period can be. During our visits, we check in on your emotional well-being and assess for signs of postpartum mood disorders. If needed, we’ll provide resources and support to help you navigate this time.

 

Give Birth On Your Terms

You deserve the best care for you and your baby during birth and postpartum as well, which is why our postpartum services ensure you’re supported physically and emotionally in your new journey as a parent.

If you’re ready to take the next step, contact us today. We’re eager to start getting to know you and caring for you during pregnancy and childbirth.