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Philosophy |
 As
a midwife, I approach childbearing as
a normal life event. I believe that pregnancy and birth are
natural processes where physical, emotional, social and spiritual
aspects are influential and interconnected. I am committed to
providing safe, supportive health care sensitive to a family's
needs, cultural variations, religious beliefs, and economic
or social status.
It is my goal to empower and educate women
and their families in their childbearing experience. I support
the right of each woman to have access to health care by the
provider of her choice, and to birth in the setting of her choice.
Having witnessed the miracle of birth with many women and in
many places, I have great respect for the unique journey it
is for each individual. I have come to value and respect the
deep breadth of what is normal, and the power of loving positive
support.
In the peace and calm of the home, sacred
space is created for the birth of a new family - comfort, relaxation
and respect allow for the natural progression of birthing into
the days, weeks and years that follow as a healthy, intimate
family. |
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For
the past 20 years I have been studying and practicing
in the field of maternal and infant health and have
had the fortune to practice as a midwife for 14 years.
I have enjoyed working in the hospital, birth center
and home settings.
I
have
recently developed a community supported prenatal care
program to allow women to experience health promoting
activities and services in the Ithaca area as part of
their care during pregnancy. In accordance with New
York State guidelines I have a written, signed agreement
with Dr. William Saks that outlines the structure of
my practice and the plans for medical collaboration. |
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