Creating human life is far from an easy process. Your body goes through many changes that affect you both mentally and physically. Those precious nine months bring many changes to you and your family, and it’s necessary to receive the proper care during your pregnancy journey. Mothers in recent years have sought out alternative and more holistic options to address a mother’s emotional well-being in addition to her physical care for a more well-rounded experience. There are many beautiful options out there for prenatal care, but a new option has entered mainstream healthcare: concierge prenatal care. Let’s look at what concierge prenatal care is and how it can make your pregnancy happier and healthier overall.

Priority Care Brought to You

Even mothers who already stay at home may struggle to find proper childcare for the many necessary appointments within the nine months of pregnancy. Working mothers may feel restricted by their busy office schedule and have difficulty working in regular office visits. Office visits often require hours of waiting and travel time, and we all lead hectic lives. Furthermore, mothers in high-risk pregnancies typically need to receive a minimum of two office visits a week in the third trimester. Who has time for that? 

With concierge prenatal care, a doctor will come to you. Plan a flexible appointment schedule in your home or office for most of your visits and cut down on travel and office wait-time.

Personalized Care

Many OBGYN practices have an entire staff of doctors who rotate daily. This means you typically interact with several doctors throughout your pregnancy. These doctors see hundreds of patients each week, and while the care they offer is adequate, it’s hard to provide a personalized touch when you have many patients to work through each day. Their priority is your physical well-being, and this typically only takes a few minutes of their time when you arrive in the office. 

With so many doctors rotating through your care during your nine months, it’s also hard to form a personal connection with your doctors. This is difficult because pregnancy is a very personal journey. We struggle with both physical and mental health and want care that provides options for both. With concierge prenatal care, you don’t just receive a flexible in-home appointment schedule. You also get genuinely personalized care. Your doctor is there to listen to your concerns and questions, no matter how many you have. They want to assist you during your journey and help you feel as comfortable as possible. 

Open Communication and More Scheduling Opportunities

When you want to communicate with your doctor, typically, you need to call and leave a message. Often you can’t even speak with your doctor. You’ll be redirected to a nurse who will answer your questions and refer you to an appointment later in the week. What happens if you have a concern after hours? You can call and notify the doctor, but you are usually out of luck unless it’s an emergency.

With concierge care, you receive the email and often cell phone number of your doctor. Text them if you have questions or even give them a call when you are concerned. You don’t need to restrict yourself to typical office hours either. Concierge doctors have an open schedule offering nighttime visits and even weekends to accommodate their patients. They provide open communication by email and phone, so you feel like you are receiving well-rounded care on your schedule, not on there. 

Less Traditional and More Open

Alternative methods of care during pregnancy and even birth have become widely popular in the United States, including options like home birth. Unfortunately, traditional doctors don’t always agree with these alternative methods. Depending on who your doctor is, you may be afraid to share your wishes for an alternative plan or be afraid to ask for less traditional options. Expectant mothers may feel like their choices are being judged, and this feeling of judgment does not create an environment of open and honest communication between provider and patient. While concierge doctors still provide traditional care in a hospital setting, they are more in tune with the expectant mother’s wants and needs. 

At 2Me Healthcare, in addition to concierge care, we offer services like our Home Birth Hybrid Program, designed to assist mothers in having the birth they want while ensuring it is safe to do so. By providing less traditional services, we can bridge the gap between modern and alternative medicine. These offerings also encourage a close communicative relationship between mother and doctor, where everyone benefits. 

Stability and Mental Wellness

Pregnancy is a beautiful but also tricky journey. First-time parents primarily deal with many complex emotions surrounding their impending birth, including anxiety and fear. Having a personalized provider can offer stability and reassurance that you have someone on your side to make sure everything goes as planned. With concierge care, you feel as if you are your doctor’s only patient and have a concerned and interested professional ready to help guide you through the process. This superb offering offers stability during a relatively unstable time which can help ease both mom and dad’s concerns. 

2Me Healthcare

Choosing a provider for your pregnancy and birth can be a complex and stressful decision. At 2Me Healthcare, we offer a variety of services in addition to concierge care to help keep your mind at ease and to ensure your pregnancy and birth are a success. Whether it’s our Home Birth Hybrid Program or a VBAC delivery for mothers wishing to deliver naturally despite a previous c-section, we offer every service a pregnant mother can hope to find. If you’re ready to find a provider for your pregnancy, contact us today to see how we can meet your needs.

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