Joey Torgrimson,CPM, DEM, LMT
Midwife's Philosophies
> Birth is a normal process, and that most of the time it will progress on it’s own in a safe way with minimal or no intervention.
> Longer appointments with clients, spending time with them in labor, and getting to know what is normal for them rather than what is “normal” given a wide range of values that include the entire population. This allows me to be alerted to potential problems earlier. Often we then have time and space to gently make adjustments to keep mama and baby healthy.
> Closely monitor women’s health, and often see changes before they become problematic
> Encourage well pregnancy and the growth of healthy newborns through preventative care by early information, nutrition, and developing safe, open, and honest provider-client relationships.
> Give families the information necessary to make all decisions about pregnancy, infant, and postpartum maternal care. This includes state recommendations and requirements, alternatives, risk and benefits of each choice, and finally, space to make the choice that is best for you and be supported in your decision.
My Brand of Midwifery
> Allowing women to labor and birth in the water, or on land, and in whichever position feels best for them at the time. I will catch your baby wherever you are.
> Encouragement of movement, water and nourishment in labor.
> Infant/mother and family bonding immediately after birth. Your baby will be allowed to stay with you the entire time except in the event of an emergency. Even the newborn exam will be done with you present, 1-2 hours after the birth.
> Breastfeeding support! Breastfeeding can be more difficult than it appears when we see practiced women with experienced babies breastfeeding in public. I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for breastfeeding support in the first few weeks postpartum.
> Care up to 6-12 weeks postpartum.
> Community resource guide and help seeking those services.
> Well woman gynecology care for all ages of women, as well as fertility counseling in addition to pregnancy and childbirth care.
Joey Torgrimson, CPM, DEM, LMT - 1614 NE Alberta Street, Portland, Oregon 97211 - (503) 875-6257
midwife@portlandnaturalchildbirth.com