Birth is a sacred experience and should be respected as such.
We believe that it should be honored and celebrated as a rite of passage and not as a medical procedure.
Paula Matthews CMP, Arizona Licensed Midwife
Our approach
We are here to protect the well being and safety of both you and your baby. Midwives assist and guide you through all of the decisions you will be making on your way to an empowering birth experience. Our intention is to protect your journey of finding the wisdom and power you’ll need to give birth and to mother your baby.
We have been supporting mothers with homebirths and waterbirths in Prescott, Chino Valley, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood and all over Northern Arizona for over 40 years. Women have come to us from other states and even other countries as far away as China because they appreciate the personal attention and care we provide.
We are capable of providing for all your needs including labs, natural remedies and prescriptions. Our support network includes Naturopaths and Physicians.
Our services
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Midwifery Care
A midwife is a trained professional who provides wellness care for a woman and her newborn throughout the childbearing cycle. Midwives also provide well woman care.
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Prenatal Care
At your wellness check-ups, we monitor your physical and emotional well being. Our goals are a healthy baby and mom and a joyful birth experience.
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Home Birth Care
We do your follow up care for 6 to 8 weeks, watching your baby’s weight gain pattern and general , and your recovery as well.
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Postpartum Care
One of the most important differences between midwifery care and routine OB care is the level of postpartum care you will get from the midwife.
What is a Midwife?
A midwife is a trained professional who provides care for women through out the childbearing cycle. She provides prenatal care, including physical exams and lab testing. She attends and monitors the birth of the baby, and provides complete postpartum and newborn care. While a midwife’s primary role is to oversee the health and safety of the childbearing process, midwives have specialized expertise in identifying the physical, emotional and psychological needs that are unique to each woman. A midwife is trained to respond to these needs on an individual basis, offering guidance and education. A midwife will assist the woman in finding her unique path to motherhood . She will support the entire family as they welcome their new baby.
For more information check out the citizens for midwifery webpage at cfmidwifery.org
Confidently serving the Quad Cities since 1979
Our office is conveniently located
in Prescott Valley!
The most amazing birth experience thanks to this wonderful woman! Birthed my healthy baby girl in the comfort of my own home and felt completely comfortable every step of the way. She helped me get ready for every aspect of it, mentally and physically, and I felt confident that I knew I was prepared. Her assistants was so amazing throughout and even cleaned everything up after so I was able to rest with my new bundle of happiness in the aftermath. HIGHLY RECOMMEND WORKING WITH HER. It was such a joyful experience — Kristin Schrader