Postpartum & Newborn Care in Temecula, Murrieta & Surrounding Areas
The postpartum period often called the fourth trimester is a time of healing, adjustment, and transformation for both you and your baby. You deserve care that supports your recovery, protects your well-being, and helps you feel confident as you step into motherhood.
With in-home midwifery care, you receive personalized support for both you and your baby without the stress of leaving your home during those early weeks.
The weeks after birth are one of the most critical times for both maternal and newborn health. Many complications and challenges—both physical and emotional—occur during the first six weeks postpartum, making consistent, knowledgeable care essential.
At the same time, this is also a time of bonding, learning your baby, and adjusting to a completely new rhythm of life. With the right support, recovery is smoother, breastfeeding success improves, and families feel more confident and connected.
My role is to ensure you are not navigating this time alone.
Support That Continues After Birth
Support for You and Your Baby After Birth
WHAT POSTPARTUM CARE LOOKS LIKE
1.
Postpartum Care for You
Care for you focuses on recovery, healing, and emotional well-being:
Monitoring of vital signs and physical recovery
Breastfeeding and feeding support
Postpartum healing guidance and education
Emotional support and processing your birth experience
Screening for postpartum mood and anxiety concerns
Pelvic floor and abdominal recovery assessment
Ongoing access for questions and support
Referrals for additional care when needed
2.
Newborn Care for Your Baby
Your baby receives gentle, thorough care while remaining close to you:
Newborn physical assessments and vital monitoring
Weight checks and feeding evaluation
Support with latch and breastfeeding challenges
Newborn care education and guidance
Monitoring growth and early development
Ongoing support for common newborn concerns
Referrals if additional care is needed
3.
Postpartum Visit Schedule
Care is provided in the comfort of your home to support recovery and reduce unnecessary travel during the early postpartum period.
24–72 hours after birth
1 week postpartum
2 weeks postpartum
4 weeks postpartum
6 weeks postpartum
Each visit includes assessment, feeding support, and time for questions as you adjust to life with your baby.
You’ll also have ongoing access for support between visits, with additional care available as needed.
Meet Your Midwife
I’m Tayna Chessman, a Licensed Midwife providing personalized home birth care for families in Temecula, Murrieta, and surrounding areas. My approach combines clinical expertise with a calm, supportive presence—so you feel safe, informed, and fully supported throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
I believe birth is both a medical event and a life-changing experience, and you deserve care that honors both.