Team Midwifery

What is Team Midwifery?

Team midwifery is a concept we developed to provide you with the very best care possible while preserving that personal sense of really knowing your care providers, and having them know you. Our midwifery teams consist of very small, tightly integrated teams of two to four midwives who together will coordinate and provide your care throughout your pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum time with us. Think of it as receiving your maternity care from a small circle of friends.

What's so great about Team Midwifery?

Team Midwifery offers several benefits:

More Expertise
Every midwife has her special expertise. Ever heard the expression "two heads are better than one?" It's true! With Team Midwifery multiple midwives bring their unique knowledge and skills to your care, rather than just one. We have developed special tools so each team member can easily consult with the others if any kind of tricky issue arises during your care. Want a second opinion? It's built right in!

Better Back-up
Midwives sometimes experience two births at the same time, they get sick, they go on vacation, they get stuck in traffic, etc. If you only have one midwife you may never meet the backup midwife who will fill in for her in these cases.

With Team Midwifery your 2-3 member team of midwives are tightly coordinated and all of them will care for you throughout your time with us. You will get to know them well. Because each member of the team provides backup for the others, it's extremely unlikely you would be attended by a midwife you don't already know and feel very comfortable with.

Easier Access
When you have a question, health emergency, or are in labor, it can be disconcerting not to reach your care provider immediately by phone. With Team Midwifery you'll have a single phone number to reach your team, and our communications system will automatically route your call to the midwife taking calls. Even in the rare case that a technical difficulty prevents you from connecting with her, you will be able to directly contact any other member of the team. Help is always just a phone call away, 24/7.

What Team Midwifery Is Not

Team Midwifery is not "midwifery roulette," where your group of care providers is so large that you only get to meet each person once, and you may not even know the person who shows up to deliver your baby. Our teams are designed to be small, intimate, and friendly. You'll know each of your midwives well by the big day, and they will know you.

Team Midwifery Q&A

Will my whole team of midwives attend my birth?
No, only one midwife on your team will attend your delivery unless your labor is very long. In this case another member of your team may take over for the first so you always have a fresh midwife managing your birth.

How will I meet the midwives on my team?
We will rotate your prenatal visits so you have some with each midwife, but that's not the only contact you will have with your team. When you have questions you can call in and talk to your midwives, and we will follow up with you. You may also meet the midwives on your team through virtual consultations about any problems you might be having during your care.

Will I have to repeat myself?
No. Each member of your team will communicate with the others any important issues regarding your care so you only have to ask questions, express concerns, or make arrangements once.

Who do I call if I am in labor or need help?
Call your team's hotline number which we will provide to you. This system will automatically route your call directly to the midwife on your team who can help you.