Do you feel rushed, unclear of the details around your pregnancy, worried about what to expect on the day of delivery, or concerned about how to handle a new baby at home? With Midwifery Complementary (Co)Care, you can have a midwife who helps calm your fears and guides you on how to navigate all the confusion of pregnancy, birth, and caring for a new baby.

CoCare was created for families who already have an OB and will be giving birth with them, but want the deeply personalized care, guidance, and holistic support that standard maternity systems often overlook. Through CoCare, you’ll receive one-on-one prenatal, labor, and postpartum support (depending on the package you choose) from Anjelica Malone. Anjelica holds a Master of Science in Midwifery and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Midwifery care is linked to: lower rates of c-sections, reduced need for epidural anesthesia, fewer episiotomies, reduced postpartum hemorrhage, increased rates of spontaneous vaginal birth, and higher breastfeeding rates, which all contribute to greater parental satisfaction. While your OB remains your primary medical provider and will be the one to deliver your baby, CoCare offers the continuity, education, and nurturing care that helps you feel fully supported throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

All Cocare packages include:

• Unrushed in-home or office visits focused on education, preparation, and emotional support

• Guidance in nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle choices

• Herbal and holistic wellness recommendations

• Coordination with allopathic and alternative care providers (pediatricians, chiropractors, doulas, yoga teachers, and nutritionists)

• A trusted advocate who understands both the local healthcare landscape and the unique needs of growing families

CoCare offers you the option of having a midwife and an OB (who remains your primary medical provider and will deliver your baby) supporting you on your pregnancy journey. This is a key part of the SUNDIAL wraparound care model. It may seem redundant to see both a midwife and an OB, but the unique care and knowledge of a midwife can make a world of difference in a mother’s probability of having a vaginal delivery and returning to her pre-pregnancy healthy state without complications.

At each visit we will discuss different topics to help you prepare for your ideal birth, as well as understand the complexities of postpartum recovery. Anjelica is knowledgeable of the Puerto Rico healthcare landscape and provides recommendations, referrals, and advice based on our unique locale. She also helps clients coordinate plans for giving birth in the continental United States if that is their preferred option. 

Visits cover:

• What’s normal and what’s not–when to seek help.
• Nutrition and how to maintain a healthy weight in pregnancy
• Supplements and herbal safety
• 2 part Childbirth Education series
• Movement and exercise recommendations – how to remain active and safely exercise.
• How to improve your chances of having a vaginal birth; including optimal fetal positioning for labor, appropriate vs. inappropriate uses of induction, and the benefits and risks of different pain management options in labor. 
• Recommendations for relief for common pregnancy discomforts
• Evidence and education about gestational diabetes testing, ultrasounds, lab work, group b strep, newborn medications and shots, labor interventions, and avoiding tearing during birth.
• Planning for postpartum- recovery supplies, nutrition, normal vs. abnormal signs in mother and baby, mental health, and when to seek help.
• Weight loss
• Breastfeeding education and newborn care

By the end of your pregnancy, there is often a special bond that has been built between a midwife and her client…one that can last a lifetime. If you are wanting to build a more comprehensive support system for yourself and your partner as you prepare for your baby’s arrival, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Informational calls are free and you can ask as many questions as you’d like before deciding if you’d like to book care. Please complete the contact form below. Tell me a bit about yourself and how far along you are in your pregnancy. Please be sure to mention you are interested in CoCare.