HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE NEXT phase

After you’ve given birth with Willow Midwives, we will continue your care into the postpartum and newborn periods.

Immediate Postpartum Care

For birth center clients, the first postpartum visit takes place at your home between 24-48 hours after the birth of your baby. At this visit, we will examine you and your baby, perform newborn screening, assist with breastfeeding, and help you get comfortable with your new routine. Our on-call midwives are available by phone 24/7.

Lactation Support

Breastfeeding is a high priority for us and most of our clients, but it isn’t always easy.  We provide sustained support through Willow Cafe and clinic or virtual visits throughout your postpartum period. Because your care is always guided by our midwives, our services are generally covered by insurance. Check out our Lactation Support page for more information.

Continuity of Care

We are available throughout your postpartum period and beyond. Typically your postpartum visit(s) occur within the first six weeks postpartum, and we will continue to support you as you navigate birth control, preconception planning, annual wellness exams, and checkups for maintaining wellness.

Mental Health

We know that you value your physical and emotional wellness and it can be challenging in the postpartum period. Pregnancy and post birth periods are vulnerable times and we are committed to assessing your physical and mental health regularly. We have a strong network of mental health counselors for referrals and we work with our clients to develop strategies for coping with the stresses and challenges of early parenting.

As midwives, we offer prescriptions when needed. We often involve families and work with you to “build your village”. Nobody should have to do the important work of creating families alone.

We will continue to review your concerns about your health and your baby’s health. From postpartum depression to newborn development, we are equipped to handle a full spectrum of postpartum care for you and your baby.

Community

Willow Café is a community group that is led by one of our midwives and open to all of our newly postpartum clients. Meeting every week, we encourage you to drop in as you are able. Read more and sign up by clicking the purple box above!