My phone number - 206 356 4728
Labor
I prefer that you call me when you think labor is beginning, even if you aren't sure or don't think you need us yet. I can answer questions and make suggestions over the phone. This also allows me time to re-arrange my appointments for the next couple of days in anticipation of attending your birth. We will decide together if I should come right away or wait for further change.
Some things I would like to know about:
- Loss of mucus plug - by text or email
- Bright red blood - By text if you don't need to speak to me. By phone if you do. Texts don't wake me up!
- Contractions of any consistent frequency - By text if you don't need to speak to me. By phone if you do. Texts don't wake me up!
- Diarrhea / flu symptoms - by text or email
- Cervical exams (at appointments) - by text or email
- Amniotic fluid releasing either as a leak or as a gush - This is always a phone call unless you are just letting me know that you're going back to sleep!
How to reach me if you think you are in labor:
You are welcome to text or email me updates after your appointments with your provider or if you want to let me know something that does not require an urgent answer. However if you think you are in labor and need to speak with me, CALL. DO NOT TEXT. I do not wake up to text messages and would hate to miss your birth.
CALL me at 206 356 4728. If there is no answer, leave a detailed message and call straight back. If you don't hear back within 15 minutes, call me again.
CALL me at 206 356 4728. If there is no answer, leave a detailed message and call straight back. If you don't hear back within 15 minutes, call me again.