Welcome to Around the Circle Midwifery
We are glad you are interested in meeting with us.
Consultation Visit
In our one-hour consultation visit, please ask about our experience and qualifications, and anything else that may help you in choosing the right care providers for this very special experience. The following information will help you to learn more about what you can expect from your midwifery care.
Licensed Midwives
Licensed Midwives in Washington have completed a comprehensive midwifery program at a state-accredited school, and have passed the state licensing exam. Program standards are based on those adopted by the International Confederation of Midwives and the International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Licensed Midwives are trained and authorized to provide complete maternity services. Additionally, the midwives at Around the Circle Midwifery are Certified Professional Midwives (CPM), a nationally recognized certification through the National Association of Registered Midwives.
Our Services
Our services include individualized and comprehensive prenatal care, instruction in self‑care, nutritional counseling, birth at home or in a free-standing birth center, breastfeeding classes, lactation support, postpartum care for you and your baby, fertility assistance, well woman care from puberty through menopause, and contraception care. We believe you should be an active participant in your healthcare and will make every effort to provide you with information and education regarding all options, so that you and your family may make informed choices about your care. We encourage you to bring your partner, friends or relatives.
Prenatal
We generally set aside one hour for each prenatal visit. We schedule monthly visits until your seventh month, at which time we will begin seeing each other more frequently. During your last month, until your birth, we will want to see you each week. For those planning a homebirth, we will visit you at your home during one of our weekly visits. In addition to our visits, we encourage you to attend childbirth classes focused on birth in the home or birthcenter setting.
Throughout your prenatal care we will be talking about your plans, hopes and concerns about childbirth and motherhood. We recognize the birth of your baby as your own special experience and we will be honored to provide the kind of care you desire. We can talk about relaxation techniques and different positions you can use to help you be more comfortable throughout your labor, as well as talk about the experience of labor and birth itself. In the last months of your pregnancy, we will talk about home preparation and the supplies you need to have ready in anticipation of your baby.
As the time of your birth draws near, we may have more frequent contact with you as you begin to feel more imminent. We stay on call 24-hours a day. We can always schedule additional visits if you feel a need. We will come to be with you during labor when your labor becomes active. There will be at least one trained birth assistant, in addition to the midwife, at your birth. During labor we will monitor your vital signs, check on your baby's well-being, and support you in the ways you desire.
After the Birth
After the birth we will continue to carefully monitor you and your baby as you adjust in the immediate postpartum period. We will also talk about care of the infant and mom in the days after birth. We will give your baby a thorough newborn exam by your side and share our findings with you. We will support you and your baby for breastfeeding success while honoring your family's need for bonding and privacy.
The following day we will check in on your new family, to see how you are feeling, how your baby is doing, and if you have any special needs or questions during this unique time of adjustment. We often will visit with you again a few days later to offer breastfeeding support, monitor your health and recovery, and to monitor your baby’s growth. We will offer at least two additional visits in the following six weeks to insure adequate support and a healthy outcome. If you are interested, we can explore the right birth control options for you during this postpartum period. We also offer standard newborn screening tests, follow‑up gynecologic screening, and continued well woman care.
Payment Options
We are able to bill most insurance companies and DSHS for our services. If you plan to pay out-of-pocket, we ask that your bill is paid in full prior to your birth. We have a payment plan and sliding fee scale for people in need. We would like to hear from you at the beginning of your care if you will have difficulty paying the full fees. Please make compensation your responsibility. We greatly appreciate it.
Read about our Payment Services . . . .
We look forward to getting to know you during the next few months as your belly grows round and you ready yourself, and those around you, for the birth of a new little person into your lives. Working with a midwife during pregnancy, labor and birth can be a very special and rewarding experience.
May all go well with you,
Carolee Hall LM, CMP
Katherine Sanderson LM, CMP
Megan Felling LM, CPM
Tiffany Heiges CNP, ARNP
In our one-hour consultation visit, please ask about our experience and qualifications, and anything else that may help you in choosing the right care providers for this very special experience. The following information will help you to learn more about what you can expect from your midwifery care.
Licensed Midwives
Licensed Midwives in Washington have completed a comprehensive midwifery program at a state-accredited school, and have passed the state licensing exam. Program standards are based on those adopted by the International Confederation of Midwives and the International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Licensed Midwives are trained and authorized to provide complete maternity services. Additionally, the midwives at Around the Circle Midwifery are Certified Professional Midwives (CPM), a nationally recognized certification through the National Association of Registered Midwives.
Our Services
Our services include individualized and comprehensive prenatal care, instruction in self‑care, nutritional counseling, birth at home or in a free-standing birth center, breastfeeding classes, lactation support, postpartum care for you and your baby, fertility assistance, well woman care from puberty through menopause, and contraception care. We believe you should be an active participant in your healthcare and will make every effort to provide you with information and education regarding all options, so that you and your family may make informed choices about your care. We encourage you to bring your partner, friends or relatives.
Prenatal
We generally set aside one hour for each prenatal visit. We schedule monthly visits until your seventh month, at which time we will begin seeing each other more frequently. During your last month, until your birth, we will want to see you each week. For those planning a homebirth, we will visit you at your home during one of our weekly visits. In addition to our visits, we encourage you to attend childbirth classes focused on birth in the home or birthcenter setting.
Throughout your prenatal care we will be talking about your plans, hopes and concerns about childbirth and motherhood. We recognize the birth of your baby as your own special experience and we will be honored to provide the kind of care you desire. We can talk about relaxation techniques and different positions you can use to help you be more comfortable throughout your labor, as well as talk about the experience of labor and birth itself. In the last months of your pregnancy, we will talk about home preparation and the supplies you need to have ready in anticipation of your baby.
As the time of your birth draws near, we may have more frequent contact with you as you begin to feel more imminent. We stay on call 24-hours a day. We can always schedule additional visits if you feel a need. We will come to be with you during labor when your labor becomes active. There will be at least one trained birth assistant, in addition to the midwife, at your birth. During labor we will monitor your vital signs, check on your baby's well-being, and support you in the ways you desire.
After the Birth
After the birth we will continue to carefully monitor you and your baby as you adjust in the immediate postpartum period. We will also talk about care of the infant and mom in the days after birth. We will give your baby a thorough newborn exam by your side and share our findings with you. We will support you and your baby for breastfeeding success while honoring your family's need for bonding and privacy.
The following day we will check in on your new family, to see how you are feeling, how your baby is doing, and if you have any special needs or questions during this unique time of adjustment. We often will visit with you again a few days later to offer breastfeeding support, monitor your health and recovery, and to monitor your baby’s growth. We will offer at least two additional visits in the following six weeks to insure adequate support and a healthy outcome. If you are interested, we can explore the right birth control options for you during this postpartum period. We also offer standard newborn screening tests, follow‑up gynecologic screening, and continued well woman care.
Payment Options
We are able to bill most insurance companies and DSHS for our services. If you plan to pay out-of-pocket, we ask that your bill is paid in full prior to your birth. We have a payment plan and sliding fee scale for people in need. We would like to hear from you at the beginning of your care if you will have difficulty paying the full fees. Please make compensation your responsibility. We greatly appreciate it.
Read about our Payment Services . . . .
We look forward to getting to know you during the next few months as your belly grows round and you ready yourself, and those around you, for the birth of a new little person into your lives. Working with a midwife during pregnancy, labor and birth can be a very special and rewarding experience.
May all go well with you,
Carolee Hall LM, CMP
Katherine Sanderson LM, CMP
Megan Felling LM, CPM
Tiffany Heiges CNP, ARNP