Andreia Situm is a professional midwife who provides maternity care. She encourages expectant mothers and their partners to actively participate in a decision making process during their pregnancy, birth and postpartum care.

Pregnancy Care

Scheduled prenatal appointments are provided at the clinic. Prenatal visits are usually once every 4-5 weeks for the first 28-30 weeks, every 2-3 weeks until 36 weeks and then once a week until baby is born. Routine screening and diagnostic tests are discussed and prescribed during 30-45 minutes long appointments.

Hospital Birth

We admit and deliver women in labour. We offer a range of natural and pharmaceutical pain relief options, including access to epidurals. Many women who labour at hospital use water, massage and other methods as an effective way to relieve pain. If there is a concern or complications we consult the obstetrician and/or pediatrician on call.

Home Birth

Home delivery is an option for healthy low-risk parents. We observe, educate and guide to a safe and appropriate choice of birthplace. Midwives are the only health care professionals specifically trained in home birth.

Postpartum Care

We provide care for both mothers and babies for six weeks after the birth. Whether your baby is born in the hospital or at home, we provide care within 24 hours of the birth. Extensive assistance is provided at home with breastfeeding and latching newborns. After six weeks, clients are discharged from midwifery care and will see their family doctor.