Prenatal Care
At Hatch Midwifery, we are dedicated to providing you with personalized and compassionate prenatal care, tailored to meet your unique needs and preferences.
Did you just pee on a stick and find out you are pregnant? Or are you well into your pregnancy and feeling uninspired by your current prenatal care?
No matter where you are in your pregnancy journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Why Choose Hatch Midwifery for Your Prenatal Care?
We understand that every pregnancy is unique, and so are your needs and preferences. At Hatch, we take the time to get to know you, your health history, and your desires, crafting a customized prenatal care plan that suits you perfectly.
Your care will start with three 60-minute visits spaced about a month apart (closer together if you’re joining us later in your pregnancy). These visits focus on getting to know you and what you need from your prenatal care as well as reviewing all the standard prenatal testing.
The rest of your visits will be a combination of 60-minute and 30-minute visits, which will allow more time at the right times in pregnancy to ask questions and have meaningful discussions.
Kelly and our other supporting midwives are with you every step of the way, providing expert guidance, answering your questions, and addressing your concerns promptly.
We believe in nurturing both your physical and emotional well-being throughout your pregnancy journey. From personalized nutrition and wellness counseling to preparing for postpartum and beyond, we cover all aspects of your well-being.
We’re more than just prenatal care providers. We educate and empower you with newborn care tips, child preparation, labor coping practice, and lactation preparation.
Your Prenatal Care: What to Expect
Personalized nutrition and wellness counseling
Medical history review
Managing pregnancy symptoms
Crafting your birth preferences
Labor preparation
Workplace accommodations
Together, we will explore your unique job demands and environment to identify accommodations that support your safety, comfort, and productivity. We’ll collaborate to create documentation and communication strategies that help you advocate for your needs, whether that means adjusting your schedule, modifying tasks, or ensuring rest and hydration breaks.
Customized referrals as needed
Newborn care education and tips
Individualized prenatal lactation preparation
Preparing for the postpartum
What Testing Is Included
Your care will include standard testing that you would receive at a hospital-based practice, including:
- In-office blood draws. There are several routine blood draws that are a part of standard prenatal care. We can do all of these, including genetic testing blood draws, in the clinic. Occasionally, we may need to refer you to a local lab if you require specialty testing.
- Lab tests. We offer several in-office lab tests, including vaginal testing for yeast or other vaginal infections, urine testing for signs of infection or other pregnancy-related concerns and others.
- Ultrasounds. We can use our in-office ultrasound to confirm and date a pregnancy, check for position (important towards the end of pregnancy), and to assess fluid levels (also important towards the end of pregnancy). Formal ultrasounds, like the 20-week anatomy ultrasound will be done at your chosen hospital’s ultrasound facility, but we will gladly make the referral for you.
- Checks of your growing belly and baby’s heart rate. We will begin monitoring the growth of your belly in your first trimester. We will listen to your baby’s heart rate using a hand-held doppler device or a fetoscope at each visit after about 11 weeks. The ultrasound machine can be used to visualize the heartbeat before 11 weeks.
- In-office antenatal testing, if needed. Antenatal testing uses a heartrate monitor and ultrasound machine to assess the baby’s wellness and the health of your placenta. This test is used most commonly after a pregnancy has gone beyond 41 weeks. Antenatal testing is included in your care if your pregnancy goes beyond 41 weeks. If you desire earlier antenatal testing (sometimes recommended for older first-time parents or pregnant people with certain conditions), this can be arranged.
Our Supportive Community
At Hatch Midwifery we strongly believe in the powerful support that is provided by a group of your peers.
During your prenatal care you will have many opportunities to engage with other families expecting babies around the same time as you.
Group offerings included in prenatal care include:
Education and community are at the heart of our care. We offer classes and gatherings designed to support you at every stage of the parenting journey.
Milk Lab — Our lactation preparation class, focused on helping expectant parents build confidence and practical skills for feeding their babies from day one.
Parents to Be Workshop — A comprehensive, day-long class covering newborn care, infant CPR, and postpartum planning to help you feel grounded and ready for the transition to parenthood.
New Parents Group — An eight-session series facilitated by a midwife, offering guidance, connection, and support as you navigate the early weeks and months with your baby.
Ongoing Support
We know that your questions and concerns aren’t always limited to business days. Your prenatal care includes phone, text, and email access to a midwife seven days a week. If you need urgent care, we can see you on an as-needed basis or help coordinate a visit with a hospital provider if that is more appropriate.
No matter what, our goal is to make you feel supported throughout your entire pregnancy journey.