Well Woman Care can include:

• Complete history and physical exams
• Pelvic exams and PAP tests
• Menopausal care
• Care for teenagers and newly menstruating women
• Referrals for mammography or holistic alternatives
• Wellness promotion
• Natural family planning and fertility awareness
• STD screening and treatment
• Educational programs
• Pre-conceptual counseling and testing

What you need to know:

• Many women don't know they can see a midwife for their annual visits. “As a midwife I will take my time at your visit and truly help you learn about your body.”
• Midwives are wonderful at helping women throughout their life cycle find alternative to medications and aggressive treatments . “I believe herbs are the woman's gift and will share my knowledge of herbs with you and help you develop a holistic plan for your lifecycle.”
• If you need more specialized care, we will help you transition to an Arizona Physician who specializes in the area of concern. “You will be helped to find the answers you need.”

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RETREATS

Healing ~ Traditional Ceremony ~ Learning
July 23rd, 2009 6pm - July 27th, 2009 morning
Retreat Fee: $800
includes all food, supplies, and lodging.
Deposit of $200 must be paid by June 15th, 2009
to reserve your spot.

The retreat begins outside of Prescott, Arizona at 6pm on Thursday, July 23rd and will end after breakfast on Monday, July 27th, 2009.

This retreat is for you if:

• You have an open heart.
• You can be respectful to the process of others during your time in retreat.
• You want space to heal and to work on personal questions.
• You can be in silence for long periods of time and understand that you are coming to this retreat to do inner work. There will be guides there and a schedule but a great deal of the healing work will be on your own which can feel uncomfortable at times.
• You are open to traditional ceremonies that are respectful to all religions but with the belief that there is a great spirit (s).
• You can do without all electronics (including phones) during your stay. There will be an emergency contact number if you really need to be reached. You can bring an IPod or music devise, but we ask that its use be limited during your retreat.

I (Marinah) will be directing this retreat with the help of two others who are terrific guides and support people. If you’d like to come, send me a simple document with your name, address and phone numbers as well as the numbers of your partner/spouse and one other close person. Please also include a brief account of who you are and what you are hoping to gain from the experience as well as any dietary or physical restrictions I should know about before you come.

E-mail to marinah@sagemidwifery.com .