Khadijah Bansfield, CPM, LM

Providing holistic, loving, family-friendly midwifery care in Southeast Michigan and beyond…

Smiling Black woman wearing an orange hijab and holding a stethoscope in a medical office with foot-impression charts, a midwife, Khadijah Bansfeld.

“Our hearts and souls are literally at the forefront of the care we provide.”

At Heart & Soul Midwifery we provide holistic, individualized, evidence-based care throughout preconception, pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum.  We are passionate about the care we provide, and it is of utmost importance to us that you are also a part of your own care team. We want to ensure that you play an active part in your care so that you have the best and most empowering experience. We want you to come out the other side feeling on top of the world! Our hearts and souls are literally at the forefront of the care we provide our families, thus the birth of our name, "Heart & Soul Midwifery".

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Rooted in connection, informed choice, and respect.

Because you deserve a memorable and an empowering experience.

Prenatal and Postpartum Care

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Our comprehensive prenatal care includes regular check-ups, education, and support to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the baby.

The Classic Homebirth Package

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We offer compassionate support and guidance during labor and birth, including water birth options.

Packages and Services

Newborn Care

We provide personalized postpartum care to assist new mothers in their recovery and adjustment to motherhood. We also integrate traditional postpartum practices within the care.

You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Your care should reflect your needs, your values, and your vision for birth. You deserve a provider who takes the time to listen, welcomes your questions, and respects your role in making decisions about your care.

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Newborn baby training doll on a pediatric medical examination table beside a supply basket and anatomy model

  • A midwife is an experienced health professional trained to care for women during the childbearing year. Midwives care for women before, during, and after pregnancy. Midwives care for mother and baby as one unit.

  • There are different paths to becoming a midwife. Most midwives in the US either undergo an extensive, educational program through an accredited institution or through an apprenticeship that trains them to provide prenatal, postpartum, newborn, and well women care, to low risk women both in the in-hospital and out of hospital setting.

    www.midwife.org

    FINAL-ComparisonChart-Oct2017.pdf (midwife.org)

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  • Doulas are not medical professionals, whilst midwives are. Doulas are educated about birth, but midwives are educated and experienced health professionals, and usually hold a degree in midwifery. 

  • Continuity of care is a very crucial component of midwifery. Midwives aim to create trusting relationships with the families they care for and follow them throughout their entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.

    Each visit lasts about an hour where we make sure that all concerns are addressed, and all questions are answered. Informed care and decision making is important to us.

    Midwives care for low-risk women. Anything that is not within our scope of practice, we refer and consult for additional care so that you and your baby are healthy and safe.

     

    Continuity of care is a very crucial component of midwifery. Midwives aim to create trusting relationships with the families they care for and follow them throughout their entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.

    Each visit lasts about an hour where we make sure that all concerns are addressed, and all questions are answered. Informed care and decision making is important to us.

    Midwives care for low-risk women. Anything that is not within our scope of practice, we refer and consult for additional care so that you and your baby are healthy and safe.

     

  • Midwives are equipped with all the tools needed to manage complications that arise during the birth or postpartum period.

    We carry anti-hemorrhagic medications and herbs, oxygen, sterile instruments for suturing and other sterile procedures, Vitamin K, Erythromycin, and blood collecting materials.

  • Whether you decide to take childbirth classes is up to you. However, it is recommended that all mothers take the step towards getting to know their bodies, to know what to expect, to ensure that she is well prepared and makes the best decisions for her and baby. Taking classes will provide mother with the knowledge and confidence she needs to ensure her baby has the best start in life.

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  • “Our home birth experience with Khadijah was nothing short of magical, and we want to share the incredible sense of calm and joy she brought to this special moment in our lives. From the first time we met Khadijah, her soothing presence and deep knowledge instantly put us at ease.”

    Carmen

  • " Khadijah was the best midwife ever! This was my first home birth, and choosing her was one of the best decisions I could have made. I’m so grateful for the experience we had with her. She is understanding, kind, loving, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what she does."

    Jessica

  • Khadijah was amazing. Had an amazing birth experience. She respected my boundaries and shared such amazing resources and knowledge that I know I will carry forever.

    Nina

Birth is deeply personal, and the person who walks beside you matters.

If you have any questions or would like more information about my services, please feel free to contact me. 

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