We are continuing to offer perinatal services from conception to 36 wks including prenatal labs, ultrasound referrals, prenatal midwifery care, as well as postpartum couplet care!
Hyper-thyroid disease (over-active thyroid) (Note: low or hypothyroid disease that is well managed is acceptable)
Myasthenia gravis
Dar a Luz solo acepta clientes que habla ingles en este momento debido a la falta de personal bilingüe. (Dar a Luz accepts only English-speaking clients at this time due to a lack of bilingual staffing.)
Management of early pregnancy complications including fatigue, nausea/vomiting, bleeding
Comprehensive prenatal labs
Referral for dating and anatomy ultrasound
Prenatal visits with a nurse-midwife from conception to 36 wks
Treatment of conditions and infections related to pregnancy
Choice of birth classes
24-hour access to a nurse or midwife
Home-like environment; private room; freedom to move, eat and drink; and attentive care during pregnancy visits
Whole-food supplements, breastfeeding supplies and herbal support in our retail shop
Support in transferring to any Albuquerque-based hospital provider at 36 weeks for the remainder of prenatal care, labor and birth.
Advocacy in early discharge from the hospital when clinically appropriate, and return to Dar a Luz for postpartum and newborn care
Postpartum & Newborn Care
See all of our parents and babies together as a couplet
Postpartum care
Postpartum visits after hospital discharge through 1 year
Evaluation and treatment of postpartum complications including vaginal tears, infections, high blood pressure
Birth control planning such as natural family planning, pills, IUDs, Nexplanon, Depo
Perinatal mental health conditions including postpartum anxiety, depression, OCD
Newborn checkups (first six weeks)
All state screenings including CCHD, Metabolic, and hearing
Evaluation and treatment of newborn complications including weight loss and jaundice
Newborn care assistance and classes
Carseat training and assistance
Breast and chest-feeding support
Visits with Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) available 7 days a week
Evaluation and treatment of breast conditions including engorgement, mastitis, clogged ducts, etc.
Breastfeeding support groups and classes
Step Three: Signing Up For Care
If you are interested in Prenatal and Postpartum care please fill out the forms below and e-mail them to newclient@daraluzbirthcenter.org. Once you are notified that you are approved, you may call at your convenience to schedule your first appointment. If you have additional questions about this process, you may call us at 505-924-2229, EXT 0
