Update (2026): Practical Midwifery has undergone some changes! Margo Dandreano is no longer accepting new clients. If you’re looking for the same compassionate, personalized home birth care, new clients are now being welcomed by Kizie Tosi CNM, APRN at Peaceful Breath Midwifery. The rest of this post still reflects the heart and philosophy behind the practice — enjoy!
Finding the best care for you and your developing baby becomes a priority when you learn you’re pregnant. Whether you’re going to become a first-time mother or you’ve already had children, pregnancy is a whole new world. You need someone to take care of you and your baby as if they are your family. Practical Midwifery is known for such care!
From your first prenatal checkup through postpartum treatment, the person you entrust with your care will be there for you. Thus, you want to work with a qualified, experienced, and compassionate person.
While OB-GYNs are one choice for pregnant women, many choose to have their pregnancy care further provided by midwives, especially certified nurse-midwives.
A midwife is a healthcare provider trained to support and care for women throughout their pregnancy, labor, and delivery. They help you be healthy during your pregnancy and, if no issues emerge, give birth with little intervention. Midwives also look after you and your baby weeks after the delivery.
What Is a Midwife at Practical Midwifery?
Midwives are experts in low-risk, normal pregnancies, and the term “midwife” means “with woman.” We work with you and your family to ensure that you have the best possible labor and delivery experience while staying safe.
Midwives can provide annual checkups, educational support, birth control, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, and more in addition to pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care. This means that you can visit a midwife at any point in your life. In fact, as more women turn to midwives for all aspects of women’s health care, their popularity is growing throughout the United States.
Why Choose Practical Midwifery
When you choose a midwife from Practical Midwifery, they take the time to get to know you and your partner personally. Their midwives are trained to provide complete prenatal care, as well as pregnancy and birth counseling and education.
Practical Midwifery’s midwives visit pregnant patients in their homes and our offices. They spend time coaching you and explaining what to expect and the best ways to take care of yourself. The office provides a lot of support during labor. If there are multiple safe options for doing something, your midwife stays present to you and let you choose.
The company strives to provide the best medical care with a focus on maternal wellbeing and minimum drug intervention. They help you learn to trust your body and learn the natural mechanism of childbirth before your baby is born, so you can be more comfortable throughout labor and delivery.
Practical Midwifery works with you to design a birth plan that considers your medical history and your delivery goals. Midwives can be an excellent source of support for women with healthy, low-risk pregnancies. They can help you determine if a natural delivery is a safe and reasonable option for you.
What Does a Midwife Do During Pregnancy at Practical Midwifery?
Midwives offer personalized pregnancy and birth care that prioritizes the health of both you and your baby. When you choose a midwife, you’ll be encouraged to take the lead in directing your pregnancy and delivery.
We will provide medical care as required during your pregnancy and holistic care that focuses on your emotions and thoughts. We’ll also help you create your birth plan, which will include details such as how you want to deliver your baby and how you want to manage pain.
When the birth day comes, your midwife will be there for you throughout your labor and delivery, providing both emotional and physical support. Our team will guide you through your labor, providing pain management techniques that may reduce the need for intervention, drugs, or even a cesarean delivery.
Your midwife at Practical Midwifery will continue to support you after your baby is delivered. As you move into the postpartum phase, our team provides breastfeeding guidance and keeps an eye on your wellbeing.
When you choose a midwife, you’re not just another patient. Throughout your pregnancy, labor, and delivery, you can rest assured that we will meet your needs and goals.
Conclusion
A midwife can provide a unique combination of emotional, social, and practical support — helping you navigate your options and feel confident in your birth experience every step of the way.
Peaceful Breath Midwifery carries on the same philosophy of personalized, evidence-based home birth care across the Emerald Coast. If you’re curious about your options, reach out to Kizie Tosi CNM, APRN to schedule a consultation.
And since you’re already planning one of the most memorable seasons of your life, why not capture it? Once your little one arrives, I’d love to document those first fleeting days. Browse my Destin newborn photography portfolio and let’s start planning your session!
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