Our Services
Prenatal Care
Comprehensive prenatal care beginning in the first trimester, or whenvever you decide that Midwives on a Mission is right for you. Appointments allow ample time to develop trusting relationships with your midwife.
Visits are scheduled every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, and then every two weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until labor begins.
Throughout midwifery care we engage in shared decision making and ongoing risk assessment by offering time and attention to each person, informed consent discussions, and appropriate use of lab tests, ultrasounds, medications, and consultation with other health care providers when necessary.
Labor Support
When you choose to give birth at home, midwife Taylor will join you during active labor. You will labor and give birth in the comfort of your own home, with your midwife by your side, supporting you throughout the process. If you opt for a water birth, I offer birth pools that provide a relaxing and suitable environment. You'll be encouraged to eat, drink, and move freely as your body guides you. Your home is a safe, private, and peaceful space where you can fully be yourself. While I bring all the necessary safety and diagnostic equipment, it remains discreetly tucked away, ready to be used if needed by your skilled midwife.
Postpartum Care
I continue to provide midwifery care for new parents for six weeks after birth.
I provide a home visit within 48 hours of the birth for important newborn screening tests and assistance with breastfeeding, postpartum recovery and newborn care.
Additional postpartum visits are scheduled at two, and six weeks postpartum.
I will provide all routine newborn care for the first two weeks of life including vitamin K administration and antibiotic eye medication, metabolic screening, critical congenital heart screening, and hearing screening. I respect your right to make decisions regarding your newborn’s care.
What To Expect…
Midwifery Care at Midwives on a Mission
At Midwives on a Mission, care goes beyond the physical aspects of pregnancy. As a small, personalized midwifery practice, I take the time to get to know you and your family, and I believe it is just as important for you to get to know me. Each appointment lasts approximately one hour, depending on what is happening both in your pregnancy and in your life. Midwifery care touches not only your physical well-being but also the emotional, spiritual, relational, and intellectual aspects of your journey. This holistic approach allows your care to be well-rounded and focused on you as a whole person—not solely on the physical aspects of pregnancy. I place a strong emphasis on nutrition, discussing how it plays a critical role in your well-being and in helping prevent common complications throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Nutrition will be an ongoing conversation throughout your care. Exercise and education are also important parts of midwifery care. Understanding how your body works and why it responds the way it does can help you feel more confident and prepared. Preparing both your body and mind during pregnancy can help you navigate birth and postpartum with greater confidence and reduce the likelihood of feeling caught off guard by the unexpected.
Service Area & Appointments
I currently serve families within approximately a 40-mile radius of Marysville, Washington, including communities throughout Snohomish County, North King County, Skagit County, and Whatcom County, depending on location. Prenatal and postpartum appointments are conducted in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Home visits allow care to take place in a familiar environment and provide the opportunity to care for you and your family in a more personalized way.
Complimentary Consultation
Before beginning care, I offer a free in-person consultation lasting up to one hour. This gives us an opportunity to meet, discuss your pregnancy and birth goals, answer questions, review what midwifery care looks like, and make sure we are a good fit for one another. To schedule a consultation, please email me, and I will respond during regular business hours.
Labor & Birth
Birth is a deeply personal and transformative experience, and my goal is to provide calm, attentive, evidence-informed care while honoring your individual preferences and birth goals. Throughout labor, I provide continuous one-on-one midwifery support, monitoring both you and your baby and assessing labor progress as needed. I encourage you to move freely, change positions, eat and drink as appropriate, and use comfort measures that help you feel safe and supported. We will work together to create an environment where you can labor confidently and instinctively. When in labor I allow your body and baby the time they need rather than placing unnecessary time limits on the process. I remain attentive to changes throughout labor and am prepared to recognize when additional evaluation or a higher level of care is needed. Birth takes place in the comfort of your own home. If you desire a water birth, a birth pool is provided as part of your birth care, allowing you the option to labor and/or birth in warm water. Following birth, I provide immediate newborn and postpartum care, including assessment of both mother and baby, breastfeeding support, monitoring during the immediate postpartum period, and education to help you feel confident as you begin your transition into parenthood.My goal is to create a peaceful, supportive birth experience while maintaining a high standard of professional and clinical care for both you and your baby.
Postpartum Care
The postpartum period is an important part of the midwifery journey. Postpartum visits are conducted in your home and focus on the health and recovery of both mother and baby. Care includes monitoring maternal and newborn well-being, supporting breastfeeding and infant feeding, assessing recovery from birth, and providing education and guidance as you adjust to life with your new baby. My goal is to provide compassionate, individualized support as you transition into parenthood and help you feel confident caring for yourself and your baby.
