Holistic Midwifery Care with Beth Arcese, LM

Prenatal Care

Postpartum, Newborn & Lactation

Home & Birth Center Birth

Comprehensive prenatal care from beginning to baby

A woman giving birth with assistance in a home setting.

Home & Birth Center Birth

Postpartum, Newborn & Lactation

Home & Birth Center Birth

You are centered in your labor and birth care with your desires and wellbeing the priority

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Postpartum, Newborn & Lactation

Deeply nourishing postpartum & newborn care including in depth feeding support

Salish Sea Midwifery may be right for you if you are . . .

An overall low-risk healthy individual who desires:

a sincere connection with the person who will be with you at your birth
a provider who engages in shared decision making, centering your desires and needs
appointments that welcome family participation and are not rushed. You should feel less anxious after a prenatal visit, not more
access to all routine testing and ultrasounds
a midwife whose specialty is assisting in physiologic ("natural") birth
continuity of care after the birth. Mom & baby are closely entwined in the early weeks. Beth's care supports the well-being of the dyad. No need for separate appointments for mom and baby
lactation support. Frequent visits in the early days provides the support families need to thrive
a provider who is connected with the community. Beth has been supporting birthing families in Bellingham since 2004. Her professional & community connections run deep, helping you with the resources & referrals you need
a non-biased care provider who supports you and your family without judgement. Beth doesn't push or disparage medical interventions, vaccines, genetic testing, newborn interventions. She accompanies you while you process (so much!) information and answers questions to assist you in making the best choices for your own family

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Located in Bellingham, WA ~ Serving Families in Whatcom & Skagit Counties

Beth's calm, precision, kindness & knowledge shone in prenatal & birth care

Loving Reflections from Salish Sea Parents

From Salish Sea Moms

Midwifery has changed my life more than I ever thought it could. Beth brought me confidence to take control of my health for my family. I was given resources that I will use for the rest of my life. Beth's care is like that of a relative, even better actually. I can't find words to express my gratitude. Beth enabled me to have my birth story be a safe, incredible experience that I will always cherish.

Beth has been a beautiful presence in our lives for years. She has been a pivotal element to giving our family a strong and supported start. We treasure our time together and know we are better humans, parents, and partners as a result. Deep gratitude for Beth's humanity, humility, brilliance, educator-ness, and generosity of mind, spirit and time.

From Salish Sea Dads

Words cannot fully express how much we have appreciated Beth's wisdom, guidance and support over the past years. She helped and supported our whole family through the challenges of pregnancy and birth. I have never met anyone else who could see my wife so clearly for who she is and care for her with so much love and empathy.

Since we first met Beth at our first appointment, we were sold. Her attentiveness, knowledge, personality and intentionality with us gave us what every new parent needs. Three kids later we are so overwhelmed with her love and care. Beth is more than a midwife. She has blessed our family immensely.