Midwives can do more than catch babies!
Many people chose to have their maternity care under the guidance of midwives because they love the midwifery model of care.
The midwifery model is known for it’s slower pace and personal touch.
Midwives are hands-on, and favor avoiding unnecessary interventions.
Midwives believe in building a partnership with their clients through conversation and informed choice decision making.
Midwives respect bodily autonomy and are gentle and respectful with their touch, always asking consent.
Did you know that the the midwifery model of care can be utilized for more than just prenatal and birth care?
Andaluz’s Certified Nurse Midwives can provide care that is compassionate and trauma-informed for many phases of life.
All of our appointments are held at our Portland birth center, with amenities to help you feel comfortable and at ease including:
Complimentary tea and coffee
Time to have thorough conversations with your midwife
A homelike setting that doesn’t feel clinical
Just imagine: rather than sitting on an exam table covered in crunchy paper wearing a disposable drape, you can have an exam conducted on a real, soft bed, wearing a full-sized cotton robe with a warm cup of tea in your hand.
Our care at Andaluz includes:
Well-Body Care: Our midwives provide regular well-body gynecological checkups, often called an annual exam, including any necessary screenings and lab work.
Health Screenings: We offer health screenings, such as Pap smears and breast exams. We can also provide testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
Contraception: Our midwives can provide counseling and prescriptions for birth control. We can insert or remove IUDs, and can fit you for a diaphragm.
Preconception Care: If you are planning on getting pregnant in the near future, you can book an appointment for preconception counseling to discuss things like nutrition, menstrual health, and current medications you may be taking. Preconception care can increase your chances for having a healthy baby.
Miscarriage Care and Counseling: If you experience a miscarriage, our midwives can provide you with compassionate care to manage the both the medical and emotional aspects of pregnancy loss. They can counsel you about your options for either actively managing a miscarriage with medication, or taking an expectant approach to allow your body to pass the miscarriage without intervention. They can also provide counseling to help you decide when to try to conceive again.
Ultrasounds: We can book appointment for ultrasounds for many gynecological issues, including miscarriage management and confirming and dating early pregnancies.
To schedule an appointment for well-body or gynecological care, call our front desk at 503-885-0228
