I can address your concerns when you choose me as your local midwife.
The role of a midwife is to help women during labor, delivery, and after they give birth to their new baby. Midwives are skilled health professionals who possess the expertise and knowledge to assist women as they go through their unique pregnancy experiences and give birth, whether that is in a hospital or within the walls of their own homes.
What I Offer as a Local Midwife
If you are looking for a local midwife in Fort Mill, South Carolina, I encourage you to turn to me, as I genuinely care about and prioritize each client according to their specific needs. I understand how deeply pregnancy and childbirth affect women, families, and newborns physically, mentally, and emotionally. As a local midwife, I can assist and guide to provide positive outcomes for new mothers, their babies, and their families. When you work with me, I will support you as you make choices related to your pregnancy, birth, and parenting while providing information and evidence about prenatal, postpartum, and new baby care.
To ensure the most positive experience possible, I will ensure that you have plenty of time at every appointment to ask questions and receive further information. At every stage of bringing your new baby into the world, I will be there to design a comprehensive program that promotes a healthy pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period.
My Role as Your Midwife
Today, midwifery blends the timeless, personalized art of woman-to-woman care with evidence-based medical practices. I work with low-risk women, as well as their families, to share my knowledge and experiences and ultimately honor the decisions they make during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period.
The literal meaning of midwife is “with woman.” I take this seriously and view my role as one that does not involve directing you, but rather acting as a guiding and encouraging source throughout your journey. I will be actively involved with all the decisions you make about your health and your baby to ensure a safe and healthy birth with positive outcomes.
Here is how I fulfil my role as your midwife and provide invaluable guidance during each phase of your pregnancy:
- During each prenatal appointment, I will focus on getting to know you and what you want from your birth experience.
- I will check your vital signs, the heartbeat of the baby, your measurements, and other details to give me a better picture into your overall health.
- I will answer any questions you have about pregnancy or labor and address any concerns going through your mind.
- I will provide helpful information based on my years of experience and evidence-based practices I use as a midwife today.
Know that as your local midwife, I am here to guide and direct you during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, as well as postpartum while you become accustomed to caring for an infant and this new phase in your life.
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"Damaris was so personable and knowledgeable."
"After I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted a home birth this time, but I didn't have many people to speak to regarding this, and then I found Damaris. It was a great fit. Damaris was so personable and knowledgeable; she gave me alternatives for everything and I am so grateful. She helped me deliver my beautiful baby boy and the support I felt from her and her team during delivery makes the experience worth doing again. I would recommend her to any mom first time or other. Damaris is great! My daughter Gianni loves her and asked if she can come live with us. There aren't enough words to describe how amazing she's been and the experience. We love her!"
★★★★★ -The Heuser Family
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Services I Offer
Midwifery Care
I believe that the innate ability to give birth naturally is in all women, and I am dedicated to supporting women in making choices that work for them.
Home Births
I would be honored to help you prepare for a safe, healthy, and happy delivery at home.
Natural Childbirth
I advocate for women who choose natural childbirth and support them in the choices they make during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Call for a Consultation
If you want to know more about why working with a local midwife during your pregnancy can be beneficial, I would be more than happy to give you further information. To schedule your first consultation and appointment, please reach out to me today.
At Birth Choice, I am a local midwife serving those in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Lancaster, Clover, Chester, York, Lake Wylie, Tega Cay, Chesterfield, and Pageland, South Carolina.
Why Choose Birth Choice?
My name is Damaris Pittman, and I’m a midwife. Midwife means “with woman,” so my role is not to direct mothers, but to accompany them on their journeys. With over 30 years of homebirth experience under my belt, I am still awed at how unique each birth is!
