Supportive Resources

Midwifery care does not exist in isolation. Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period often ask for layers of support that shift over time. While many needs can be addressed directly within care, there are moments when additional resources are helpful — and sometimes essential.

Rather than maintaining a long public directory, referrals through this practice are shared thoughtfully and in conversation. This allows recommendations to be responsive to individual needs, preferences, and timing, and helps ensure that support feels appropriate rather than overwhelming.

Care is shaped through relationship. What works well for one family may not be the right fit for another, even when seeking the same kind of support. For this reason, referrals are most often discussed during prenatal and postpartum visits, when there is space to talk through what is being sought, what has already been tried, and what kind of care feels most aligned.

Support may include collaboration with other community providers, referrals to specialized services, or connection to low-barrier, community-based resources when appropriate. This practice maintains a broad and evolving network of trusted professionals, and families are always welcome to ask for referrals at any point in care.

Alongside clinical midwifery, supportive care within this practice may also include traditional and evidence-informed herbal support. Herbalism is approached as one tool among many — offered thoughtfully, conservatively, and in relationship — with respect for both traditional knowledge and individual context. Herbs are never positioned as a replacement for necessary medical care, but may be used to support comfort, nourishment, and recovery when appropriate and desired.

This practice also maintains a living resource library that grows and changes over time. Rather than publishing static lists, resources are shared through the welcome packet, during visits, and by request, allowing recommendations to remain current and responsive. Families are encouraged to bring forward resources they have found meaningful as well, helping this shared knowledge continue to evolve.

A Note on Transparency & Recommendations

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are times when people are often offered many opinions, products, and “must-haves.” Families deserve care that is grounded in evidence, transparency, and respect — not pressure.

When supplements or wellness products are recommended, especially those marketed as essential to pregnancy or sold directly by a provider, it is reasonable to pause and ask questions. This is particularly true when products are offered for purchase, or positioned as an avenue for personal income. Care and commerce can easily become entangled, and families should never feel obligated to buy something in order to receive support.

In this practice, recommendations — including nutritional and herbal support — are offered thoughtfully and without financial incentive tied to sales. The focus remains on informed choice, safety, and individualized care rather than product-based solutions.

Needing support beyond midwifery care is not a sign that something is wrong. Care is not meant to be navigated alone, and support can look different at different moments. If you’re unsure where to begin, that conversation can start here.