Postpartum Care
Postpartum support is one of the most meaningful ways midwifery care stands apart. At Alma, we stay connected well beyond the moment of birth.
Postpartum Birth Center: A huge bonus to the birth center birth is the care that people receive from their dedicated postpartum midwife or nurse in those tender first hours. This includes: Support with breastfeeding and newborn care, monitoring vital signs, bleeding & uterine recovery, herbal sitz baths, heat packs, and ongoing communication with your primary midwives if concerns arise.
And yes, we’ll bring you a hot meal from a nearby restaurant of your choice, served in bed for you and one support person. It's part of the care we call your Babymoon.
Postpartum Home Birth: After a home birth, we stay until everyone is stable, offer recovery guidance, and then leave you to rest and bond in peace. We recommend having a support person with you in the first few days, as rest and hands-on help are essential in early postpartum recovery.
Postpartum Care Schedule: We offer 5–6 visits for you and your baby after birth, including:
Day 1 and Day 3 (at your home, the birth center, or hospital)
Week 1 (optional), Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6
These visits include:
Full well-baby care
Emotional check-ins and postpartum depression screening
Breastfeeding support
Space to ask questions and receive personalized guidance
Our care continues through the first six weeks of your baby’s life—what many call the “fourth trimester.” By your final visit, most babies are smiling and growing, and many clients say that saying goodbye is one of the most bittersweet moments of their care journey.
