Midwifery Consultation
Common Topics Include:
Do you have a question you'd love to ask a midwife?
To get started, call 504-355-1995 or use the contact form. We'll be in touch ASAP to confirm and talk about your situation.
Fees vary from $30-$110/session depending on your circumstances and the complexity of the issue.
- Nutrition counseling before, during, and after a pregnancy
- Tools to improve and cope with "morning sickness"
- Preparing for a natural birth in the hospital: ideas, tools, and strategies
- Helping baby move into a better position for birth
- Breech, transverse, and posterior (OP) are the most common issues
- This is often more effective the earlier you start, so don't hesitate to start working on it NOW.
- Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD)
- Postpartum depression isn't the only issue. Some women feel anxious or depressed during pregnancy. Others don't feel depressed, but live with nearly-constant anxieties. Even mild depression can take the joy out of your time with your baby. There's much you can do to start feeling better, so reach out!
- If you're considering whether or not you're depressed, whether or not you should ask for help, ASK FOR HELP. There's no reason to wait. You're worth it. Your time with your family is worth it.
- Breastfeeding concerns
- Slow weight gain
- Painful/ineffective/shallow latch
- Baby falling asleep at the breast or difficult to wake to feed
- Fussy or colicky baby
- Anxiety or sadness while breastfeeding
- Low milk supply
- Excessive milk supply
- Plugged ducts
- Mastitis
- Prolonged or recurrent engorgement
- Returning to work/pumping/maintaining supply while pumping
- Weaning
- Introducing solid foods
- Many more. If your issue isn't listed here, please contact us. If we can't help, we'll do our best to refer you to someone who can.
Do you have a question you'd love to ask a midwife?
To get started, call 504-355-1995 or use the contact form. We'll be in touch ASAP to confirm and talk about your situation.
Fees vary from $30-$110/session depending on your circumstances and the complexity of the issue.
"My first birth was a life event I will always hold in my heart."
Shelly has a profound understanding of the emotions that a woman and new mother experience, which makes her a particularly great guide for pregnancy and postpartum care. I appreciate the opportunity to work so closely with her on my baby's birth. - Cate M.
