Illysa Foster is a midwife who serves the central Texas area including Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos, Wimberly, Buda, Kyle, Seguin and New Braunfels. She attends home births and water births. She is committed to providing a safe and nuturing enviornment for you and your baby. Please explore her site for more about her philosophy as a practicing midwife and the services that she offers. Thank you.

Prenatal, Birth, Postpartum and Newborn Care - Childbirth and Parenting Education
Servicing Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio and surrounding areas


Services


  • Free consultation with prospective clients
  • Preconception counseling and education
  • Childbirth and parenting education, along with sibling preparation
  • Complete medical history
  • Physical exam, including blood work and training for self-breast exam
  • Full prenatal care, to include one-hour routine:
    • Monthly office visits until 28 weeks gestation
    • Bimonthly office visits until 36 weeks gestation
    • Weekly office visits from 36 weeks to term
    • At least one prenatal home-visit
  • Full birth assistance, including newborn exam and breast feeding support with one other licensed midwife in attendance
  • Full postpartum care, to include:
    • Care of mother through the postpartum period
    • Continued breastfeeding support
    • Postpartum home-visits at 1 day, 3 days, and 7 days after the birth
    • 2 week, 4 week (as needed) and 6-8 week postpartum office visits
    • Gynecological exam, breast-exam and family planning counseling
    • (Pap smear when indicated)
  • Newborn care to 6 weeks of age, in collaboration with a pediatrician beginning at 2 to 4 weeks of age. Newborn screen included.

Sisters Midwifery accepts Visa, MasterCard & insurance. Payment plans available.


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