"A mother is born months and sometimes even years before a baby emerges from the womb. The transformation may begin with a dream, a longing, or even come as a complete surprise when looking at a pregnancy test or gazing into the eyes of her baby, months after it was born. Her matrescence will forever change her, whether she holds a child in her arms, her heart, or her dreams." - Dr. Haggerty
Matrescence (n): The process of becoming a mother, coined by Dana Raphael, Ph.D. (1973). Matrescence is a developmental passage where a woman transitions through pre-conception, pregnancy and birth, surrogacy or adoption, to the postnatal period and beyond. The exact length of matrescence is individual, recurs with each child, and may arguably last a lifetime! The scope of the changes encompass multiple domains --bio-psycho-social-political-spiritual-- and can be likened to the developmental push of adolescence. -- Aurélie Athan, Ph.D
Fourth Trimester Care Packages
Our Fourth Trimester Care Packages are a unique model of care for mother and baby. It is a concierge style direct physician care service where our physicians partner directly with you so that you and your baby have the care you need in the comfort of your home. Our Fourth Trimester Care Package consists of 2-12 weeks of direct care, including a prenatal consultation to discuss postpartum planning and baby care in addition to 3-5 visits in the postpartum period for mom/birther and baby, including unlimited direct access to your physician via text/cell/email/virtual 24/7. If more in-person visits are needed, we will work with you to provide the care you need. We would be so honored to be a part of your journey into motherhood/parenthood and want to make the transition smooth as possible.
*We are here to support you*
Please check out our services page to see what else we have to offer including breastfeeding medicine consults, perinatal mental health integrative psychiatry consults, telemedicine/virtual support, mama coaching, miscarriage/fetal loss support, partner support, and more.
*We are here to support you*
Please check out our services page to see what else we have to offer including breastfeeding medicine consults, perinatal mental health integrative psychiatry consults, telemedicine/virtual support, mama coaching, miscarriage/fetal loss support, partner support, and more.
breastfeeding medicineDr. Haggerty and
Dr. Hardy are two of only a few physicians that specialize in breastfeeding/ bodyfeeding medicine in the state of MN |
home visits
Appointments take place in the comfort of your own home
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longer appointmentsVisits are scheduled for up to one to two hours, are available same day or next day in addition to after hours or weekend visits if needed
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nutrition supportWe provide guidance of food choices to best support maternal health and healing in addition to lactation
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direct accessYou will have our direct access to your physician via text/phone/email 24/7
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mind/body supportGuidance on mind/body medicine techniques for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness
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education
We provide the most up to date evidence based guidance along with up and coming research information
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direct physician careYou will be cared for always by your own physician
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integrative medicineWe have our own herbal/supplement dispensary for patients to access for high quality recommended products at lower cost
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limited practice sizeMost physicians take care of patient panel sizes that are over 2000 patients. We accept a very limited number of patients (less than 50 annually) which means more personalized care and time for your family
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