Other Care That We Offer

Well Woman Gynecology

   We provide sensitive, confidential, personal, and professional gynecologic care.
   Well woman gynecology can include anuual exams such as Pap smears, breast exams, and pelvic exams, contraceptive counseling including LAM and NFP, preconception counseling, and screening and treatment for vaginal infections.
   You will be encouraged to ask questions and given plenty of time for answers.

   Well Child Visits
 
   You may feel that monthly visits to the pediatrician are unnecessary because you know your baby is healthy and growing well. However, you may want to validate that knowledge by having  your child’s weight and height measured, discussing feeding and sleeping issues, revisit immunization questions and answers, and just ask what comes next.
   We can help with these questions and more at Well Child Visits.

Pregnancy Massage Offered By Shelly DeMeo

Mother’s Own Birthing Center is happy to announce the addition of Shelly DeMeo, a nationally certified massage therapist. Shelly is certified in Pregnancy Massage, Swedish and Sports massage, as well as Neuromuscular and Myofascial techniques.

   The structural changes your body undergoes during pregnancy can be very demanding…physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. Pregnancy Massage consists not only of treatment during all three trimesters of pregnancy, but during the postnatal period, as well. Receiving massage during your pregnancy benefits both you and your growing baby.

   The benefits of pregnancy massage are perhaps too numerous to mention, but a few include: decreased muscular tension, reduction in edema, and relief from muscle spasms and myofascial pain. Massage therapy can make the experience of pregnancy more enjoyable by decreasing the sense of awkwardness a pregnant woman may experience due to the physical changes occurring in her body. The benefits of pregnancy massage can also be applied to labor preparation, the birthing process, and postpartum recovery. Many women find that the nurturing touch they receive during a massage session provides some much needed support and relief that extends long after the session itself has ended.

   If you would like to schedule a massage session with Shelly, call: 419--699-2279

Pregnant women receiving care at Mother's Own receive 3 complimentary massages. They must be used by 6 weeks postpartum. Although all three may be used during pregnancy, no more than one may be used postpartum. Additional massages may be available for a reduced fee. Talk with Shelley about the details.