What sort of supplies/equipment does Michele bring to a birth?
Michele provides all medical equipment. This includes a Doppler to monitor the baby during labor as well as sterile gloves and instruments for exams and delivery of the baby. Very rarely an episiotomy needs to be performed in order to deliver the baby more rapidly. Occasionally, the mother may need repair of a laceration after the birth. Michele also brings local anesthetic and suture materials to make these repairs. Any necessary repairs are done in the immediate postpartum period, and inspection of the birth canal for any tears is a routine part of this care. Oxygen and resuscitation equipment are brought and all midwives are trained in adult CPR and neonatal resuscitation.
