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Exodus Homebirth Service exists as a result of God’s call to serve women and their families during a most precious, exciting and life changing time. Our aim is to support women in their choices for the safest, healthiest and most satisfying experiences during their childbearing year and beyond. In serving women thus, we strive to honor Jesus Christ and reflect His love for all people. | |
We at Exodus Homebirth Service believe that every child is a gift from God, (1) and that every woman is masterfully designed for pregnancy, childbirth and lactation (2). Since she is designed thus, birth in the home is the safest and most natural place to welcome her new child into the family (3), in most cases. Likewise, breastfeeding is the most nutritious and beneficial way to nourish her newborn. The safety of homebirth and benefits of breastfeeding are not only innate beliefs but also supported by the professional literature (4-18) and the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) Position on Homebirth: | ||
Every family has the right to a safe, satisfying childbirth experience, with respect for cultural variations and human dignity, and the right to freedom of choice and self-determination…Midwives practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, homes, and birth centers. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) supports the choice of families to birth at home, with midwives in attendance. (19) |
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We at Exodus Homebirth Service value mutual trust, communication and responsibility. This means the midwife will keep her knowledge and skills base current, will inform women of all her childbearing choices and that her clinical judgements will be based on the interests of mother and baby. Likewise, the patient will practice healthy lifestyles, make proper preparations for her birth and communicate openly with her midwife.
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Exodus Homebirth Service also holds prayer as another essential ingredient for a healthy childbearing journey (20). Much prayer is made by the midwife and her assistants on behalf of mother, family and new baby for physical and emotional health, and for God’s plan to be fulfilled in their lives. Each clinical decision is also made through careful prayer to the Designer of women and their offspring, the Origin of all wisdom (21).
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Exodus Homebirth Service offers complete childbirth care for healthy women and their families. Prenatal appointments take place in the home of the midwife. The visits are intended to be an informative, collaborative and fulfilling experience attending to each client’s unique physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs. Childbirth takes place in the client’s home with a midwife and qualified birth assistant in attendance. Appropriate physician back-up will have been pre-arranged by the midwife and client. After the birth, the midwife will stay with the client until she and her baby are stable, customarily two hours. The following day, the midwife will visit and reassess mother and newborn. Follow up visits in the midwife’s home will take place weekly, as needed. | |
Due to the nature of homebirth, expectant couples must be active participants in the process of their childbearing year. They must assume personal responsibility for their own well being, including optimal nutrition and lifestyle choices, educating themselves about pregnancy, making proper home preparations for the birth of their child and securing a physician obstetric consultant and pediatrician. Should unexpected needs arise, the couple must be willing for transport to medical care in the hospital. Exodus midwife or assistant will accompany them until we are confident that they are stable and comfortable. | |
Childbirth Connection | Midwives Alliance of North America | ||||||||
American College of Nurse-Midwives | Citizens for Midwifery | ||||||||
Nebraska Friends of Midwives | Young Living's | ||||||||
Amber and Kayda
May 17, 2014 |
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Glory and Jadon
July 30, 2009 |
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Rachel and Robert
August 30, 2008 |
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Rachel and Juliet
March 7, 2007 |
Daleanne and Trinn
June 19, 2007 |
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Lauren and Gwinevere
March 7, 2006 |
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Kim and Ezekial
December 24, 2004 |
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Edee and Kathryn
June 24, 2005 |
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(Written by my friend Judy)
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