Two Rivers Midwifery in Portland, OR, led by Silke Akerson CPM, LDM, specializes in personalized home birth care. With a focus on individualized and respectful service, their team of two skilled midwives supports families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They offer free initial consultations to discuss prenatal care options tailored to each client's needs and preferences.
Embracing diverse family structures, cultures, and faiths, Two Rivers Midwifery provides LGBTQ-affirming care. They prioritize building deep, trusting relationships with clients, ensuring a safe and supportive environment during the vulnerable journey to parenthood. Prenatal visits offer ample time for questions, education on pregnancy and birth, and space to process hopes and fears.
With a holistic approach, Two Rivers Midwifery emphasizes nutrition, movement, herbal remedies, and lifestyle guidance for optimal self-care during pregnancy and postpartum. They empower clients with the tools needed to address common discomforts and complications, while also making appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers when necessary. The practice celebrates the unique experience of home birth, allowing birthing individuals to labor and deliver in a familiar setting with minimal intervention, supported by attentive and respectful care.
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