What a Licensed Midwife Does During Home Birth & Labor
What Does a Licensed Midwife Do During Home Birth?
If you’re considering a home birth, you may be wondering what a licensed midwife actually does during labor and birth. Home birth midwifery care combines clinical skill, careful monitoring, and continuous support—bringing professional maternity care into the comfort of your home.
At Birthstone Midwifery, licensed home birth midwifery care is designed to support low-risk families throughout labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period while prioritizing safety, informed choice, and personalized care.
Monitoring Labor Progress & Baby’s Well-Being
During labor, your midwife closely monitors both you and your baby. This includes tracking labor progress, listening to your baby’s heart rate, and checking your vital signs to ensure everything remains within healthy, normal ranges. Because care is one-on-one, changes are noticed quickly and addressed promptly.
Hands-On Support & Comfort Measures
A licensed home birth midwife provides continuous physical and emotional support throughout labor. This may include position changes, hands-on comfort techniques, guidance with breathing, use of water for labor or birth, and reassurance as labor unfolds. Support is individualized and adapts to what your body and baby need in real time.
Clinical Skills & Emergency Preparedness
Home birth midwives are trained medical professionals equipped to manage normal birth and respond to emergencies if they arise. This includes carrying medications, oxygen, and neonatal resuscitation equipment, as well as having a clear, practiced plan for hospital transfer if needed. Safety planning is an essential part of home birth care.
Immediate Newborn & Postpartum Care
After birth, your midwife performs a thorough newborn assessment, supports breastfeeding or chestfeeding, and monitors your recovery during the immediate postpartum period. Care continues in the hours and weeks following birth through scheduled home visits, ensuring both parent and baby are supported as they transition into life together.
Home Birth Midwifery in Riverside & San Diego Counties
Birthstone Midwifery provides licensed home birth midwifery care to families throughout Riverside County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County. Care is intentionally limited to ensure each family receives attentive, unrushed, and responsive support.
If you’re exploring home birth and want to understand whether it’s the right fit for your pregnancy, I invite you to connect.
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