WELCOME TO JUNIPER MIDWIFERY
Holistic Midwifery Care
MIDWIFERY SERVICES
Christy Pellicer, Certified Professional Midwife and Oregon Licensed Midwife
PRENATAL CARE
Prenatal care is holistic and encompasses the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the mother/parent. We schedule appointments on a similar schedule as an OB but include extra time at each visit for individualized care including nutritional counseling and education. For each visit, we set aside an hour of time to make sure you get all of your questions answered and concerns adressed. We offer the same labs, genetic screenings and ultrasounds but ensure you have up to date, evidence based information to participate in decision-making and give true informed consent. Your partner, children, and other family members are welcome to join appointments, ask all of their questions, and are encouraged to participate.
HOMEBIRTH
Midwives view pregnancy and birth as normal life events. Most of the time things progress fairly easily in a predictable manner (well fairly easy is a relative term- labor is hard work). We will support you at home throughout your labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum. Whether you choose water birth, or you or your partner want to catch your baby, your midwife will be there to guide you and your family as you welcome your new baby into your home.
POSTPARTUM CARE
Comprehensive postpartum care is one of the best parts of midwifery care. Your midwife comes to your home for weeks to check on you both, give lactation support, weigh your baby, and help you through the ups and downs of the "fourth trimester." The weeks following birth lay the foundation for long-term health and well-being for both mother and infant.
TESTIMONIALS
I had Christy for both of my pregnancies. She was very supportive of my birth plan and never pushed her views or beliefs on me, but always informed me of the pros and cons of my choices. Her friendliness helps you feel relaxed and excited with your new adventure. She walks you through the postpartum time and you can tell its very important to her to set you up for success in motherhood. Love her and plan on having her if I get pregnant again.
Karena S.
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Christy is the perfect balance of professional yet also like you are talking to a friend. She is the sweetest. We've had her with all three pregnancies and would have her again!
Victoria M.
YOUR MIDWIFE
Christy Pellicer CPM, LDM
Christy Pellicer is a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and an Oregon Licensed Midwife (LDM). She attended Florida State University and The Florida School of Traditional Midwifery. She felt called to become a midwife after the transformational home birth of her daughter, Juniper- hence the name- Juniper Midwifery. Christy has been practicing midwifery in Oregon since 2016. She has been the regional rep for the Oregon Midwifery Council for the last six years and is also currently a Subject Matter Expert for the Health Licensing Office. Christy lives with her husband, two children, and golden retriever on a small family farm outside of Eugene, Oregon. She enjoys hiking, yoga, reading multiple books at a time, and all things gardening, canning and pickling.
COST
The full fee for midwifery care is $5,000.
This includes all prenatal care, labor and birth support, immediate postpartum support, and six weeks of postpartum care for you and your baby. A $500 deposit is due at your second prenatal visit. The balance is due by 36 weeks. I contract with a third party billing specialist who can work with you to bill your insurance.
