Motherly Love Midwifery
Midwife serving up to 30 miles (or 45 minutes) from Cherry Hill NJ 08002
Including South Jersey, Northeast Philly, and parts of Delco + Lower Bucks County
Services
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Full Schedule of Prenatal Care Visits, Labs, and Ultrasounds
24/7 on-call Availability for Your Birth
Attendance Through Labor & Delivery at Your Home
Presence of Additional Midwife/Birth Assistant
Continuous Doula Support in event of Hospital Transfer
Well-Newborn Care Through First Few Weeks of Life
Newborn Screenings such as Metabolic Screen, Critical Congenital Heart Defect Screening, and Hearing Screen Performed in Your Home
Physician Consultation/Referral (as needed)
Filing of Birth Certificate
Extended Postpartum Care Through 6-8 Weeks as needed.
Lactation Support and Referrals
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Extended Postpartum & Newborn Home Care with a Home Birth Midwife, for those who plan to birth (or have already birthed) in Hospital or Birth Center
Initial visit within first few days home
Weekly visits as needed, through 3rd week post-birth
Two additional office visits, as needed between 6-8 weeks post-birth
Physical Birth Recovery Support
Birth Debrief
Lactation Support
Newborn Supportive Care
Holistic Resources
NOT meant to replace the advice or care provided by your standard obstetric provider (CNM/CM/OB)
Highly Personalized: Unlike many large, overburdened healthcare systems, our practice is small, allowing for a close and trusting relationship. Women and their families tend to feel more involved and empowered in their care and experiences.
Holistic and Woman-Centered: Midwives focus on your overall well-being, including physical, emotional, psychological, social, familial, and spiritual health. We spend a lot of time getting to know you, what values are most important to you, and meeting you exactly where you are. The word Midwife means “with woman.”
Empowerment Through Education: We emphasize deep conversations about preparation, true informed consent, taking time to answer questions and ensuring you understand all of your options so that you can make decisions that feel right for you.
Specialized and Intimate Setting: All care is provided in your home or a cozy office space, creating a more intimate and comfortable atmosphere.
Prenatal Visit Schedule
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10-12 Weeks We can certainly schedule earlier than this, though it is unlikely that we will be able to hear a heart beat with standard fetal doppler.
Connection Getting acquainted!
Review of History (General/Medical, Obstetric, Family, etc.)
Confirmation of Estimated Due Date, referral for dating scan if necessary/wanted
Physical Exam
Initial Labs if you have not already done your initial labs with another midwife/OB, we will offer the standard OB panel including but not limited to blood type, antibody screen, CBC (complete blood count), Hepatitis, HIV, HSV, Rubella, Syphilis, urinalysis, urine culture, Genetic Screen, Fetal Sex, etc.
Nutrition including prenatal vitamins, minerals, and supplements
Review of Prenatal Care
Q&A Time to ask your midwife questions
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16-28 Weeks In addition to your initial visit, you will be seen every 4 weeks in the office or your home, depending.
Anatomy Scan will be scheduled to ensure that your baby’s growth and development is on track around the 18-20 week mark
3rd Trimester Labs Including but not limited to Gestational Diabetes screening (using Fresh Test, home finger sticks, CGM), and CBC/Ferritin to check iron levels
RhoGam at your 28 week visit, we will offer this immune globulin medication injection to protect you from sensitization, if you have an Rh(-) blood type, and your baby is Rh(+). The Unity screen can be done to check your baby’s blood type and Rh factor in early pregnancy, if you wish to avoid the RhoGam injection
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30-34 Weeks you will be seen every two weeks in office or your home
Additional Labs as needed
36/37 Weeks Home Visit from your midwifery team for a standard prenatal, and to ensure all preparation steps are complete, and that we are ready to support your birth and meet your baby!
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37-40 Weeks we will meet weekly to keep a closer eye on the well-being of you and your baby
Additional Labs as needed
Group Beta Strep swab will be offered at the 37 week visit, and all relevant treatment options will be discussed at this time
AAT Accelerated Auscultation Test will be offered to you at your 40 week visit – as one tool to more thoroughly evaluate your baby’s well-being at this stage of pregnancy
NST/BPP advanced monitoring of your baby’s well-being once you reach 41 weeks or sooner if warranted.
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Problem Visits
Urgent Matters
Additional Labs
Prenatal care with Motherly Love is grounded in connection, education, wellness, and respect for your unique experience. Each visit offers both thorough physical assessment and space for meaningful relationship and conversation — an opportunity to check on you and your baby, answer questions, and provide genuine, individualized care and support as you prepare for childbirth and parenthood.
Midwifery care appointments are typically longer than in standard medical settings, often lasting 45 minutes to an hour, so there’s time to talk deeply about how you’re feeling, what’s changing in your body, and any concerns you may have. During visits, we listen to the baby’s heartbeat using a doppler or fetoscope, measure your growing belly, check vital signs, assess for risks, and monitor your overall health. But beyond those essentials, we also focus on nutrition, movement, emotional well-being, family life, and how you’re adjusting to pregnancy. Longer prenatal visits also help us build a solid relationship, and a foundation of trust. Involving Dads as they prepare for birth and postpartum is also a really important consideration, and every effort is made to enhance their experience.
You’re encouraged to take an active role in your care. Together, we discuss your options for testing and screening, standard recommendations, taking into account your values, preferences, and your overall vision for the kind of experience you desire. Every decision is shared—you’re fully informed, supported, and respected.
Postpartum & Newborn Visit Schedule
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Home Visit
Maternal & Newborn Health Assessments
Newborn Screenings – Metabolic & CCHD (Heart Defect)
Lactation Support
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3-4 Days A phone call, Zoom or FaceTime
Check-in on how things are going with your healing, as well as baby, feeding
Troubleshoot Lactation Concerns
Answer Questions
Provide Advice
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Home Visit between 5-7 days
Maternal & Newborn Health Assessments
Lactation Support
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Home Visit
Maternal & Newborn Health Assessments
Hearing Screen
Lactation Support
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Office Visit
Maternal & Newborn Health Assessment
Lactation Support
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Maternal & Newborn Health Assessment
Lactation Support
Final Visit
Midwifery care continues on well beyond birth, supporting you, your baby, and your family during the first weeks postpartum. I provide several home visits to closely monitor your physical recovery—checking vital signs, evaluating healing, ensuring your body is recovering well and that any discomforts are addressed. At the same time, I carefully monitor your baby’s growth, weight, feeding, and overall well-being to ensure they are thriving. I will evaluate risk, consult and provide referrals and resources as necessary.
These visits also create space for conversation, guidance, and reassurance. We offer all of the standard newborn screenings, and help you file for your baby’s Birth Certificate. I provide hands-on support with breastfeeding, answer questions about newborn care, and help you navigate the emotional and practical adjustments of life with a newborn.
Through attentive, compassionate follow-up, midwives help you and your family navigate the early weeks with confidence, calm, and care, making this transformative time more safe and supported.