Lebanon Valley Midwifery and Women's Wellness
Lebanon Valley Birth Center
Philosophy and Mission of Care
LVMWW is a life-affirming birth and women’s wellness center specializing in the health care of women. Our mission is to provide safe, gentle, and sensitive care to the diverse families in our community. We believe that in an atmosphere of shared knowledge, mutual responsibility, and education, you are empowered to be an active partner in developing a plan for your care. We believe that optimal health care combines current scientific knowledge with a deep respect for your individual physical, social, spiritual, psychological, and economic needs. Women’s Health
LVMWW provides well-woman care, from a young woman’s first visit past the normal life event of menopause. Visits include a complete health history, physical exam, and screenings (Paps, etc.). Education, counseling, and guidance are available on a variety of topics: healthy lifestyle and wellness, nutrition, exercise and disease prevention. Most family planning options, including natural family planning and oral contraceptives, are available. Counseling and/or treatment for minor gyneco-urologic and infertility problems is provided with referral for more complicated ones. Pregnancy and Childbirth
Most babies are born are into the skillful, caring hands of a midwife. We believe pregnancy and childbirth is a natural, joyous event – a healthy, normal process. Our role is watch for your safety and to support you and your family through your childbearing year. We respect a woman’s right to determine her birthing experience, including a provider and birth setting in which she is safe and comfortable. We offer a free orientation visit. Pre-marital and/or pre-conception visits are encouraged. We limit the number of births in each month. Call as soon as you know you are pregnant to “reserve a spot”. Visits are in the office with occasional home, evening and weekend visits. A CNM is available at all times, as are our supportive physicians. We offer childbirth and breastfeeding classes and have a lactation consultant. We offer births at your home, in our Lebanon Valley Birth Center, which is state-licensed and CABC accredited, and we have privileges at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. We offer water births and attend VBACs. Your midwife and a highly trained registered nurse will be present during your active labor, birth and for a few hours after. Postpartum (after birth) visits are shceduled though the first 6 weeks. We provide newborn care through 4 weeks if you choose. We accept self-pay clients and take many insurances.
