Prenatal Care
At Alma, prenatal care is built around you. Our team of midwives takes time to listen, support, and provide care that respects your individual needs, values, and preferences.
Each prenatal visit lasts up to an hour. You’ll receive all the standard clinical care—like checking vitals, listening to baby’s heartbeat, measuring your belly, and offering labs or ultrasounds—along with personalized time to discuss your questions, concerns, and birth plans.
We offer the same tests, screenings, and procedures available in hospital-based care, but always with informed choice at the center. You’ll be guided through available options so you can make decisions that feel right for you.
Care Schedule
Monthly visits until 32 weeks
Twice a month from 32–36 weeks
Weekly visits from 36 weeks until birth
You’ll get to know each member of our on-call team, including your primary midwife, assistant midwife, and—when available—an apprentice midwife.
What to expect at your first prenatal visit
You can expect to feel heard and cared for from your very first appointment with the Alma midwives!
Arrive a half hour early to help yourself to a cup of tea, finish your paperwork, and check in with friendly front desk staff.
Meet with a midwife and maybe an apprentice in our clinic.
Discuss our model of care and answer any lingering questions.
Learn how to contact your midwives, including 24/7 access to an on-call midwife.
Review and discuss your health history including your vision of care
Chat about any discomforts of pregnancy, such as nausea - the midwives will have many ideas on how to support you in feeling well throughout pregnancy.
Vital signs - weight (optional), blood pressure, pulse, etc.
Listening to baby’s heartbeat if twelve weeks or beyond.
Ultrasound view if desired.
Lab-work as needed.
Discuss the gestational relevant upcoming tests, landmark visits and “what’s next” in prenatal care.
If first trimester, discuss genetic testing options.
Discussion of your supplements and nutrition.
Ample time for listening and getting to know you!
Schedule your next appointment.
