Yes, we accept and bill private insurance as an out-of-network provider. We are happy to call your insurance company to help you determine your estimated out-of-pocket cost.

The cost for holistic home birth is $5,500. We accept and bill most insurance and can help you determine your estimated out-of-pocket cost. Holistic home birth includes: prenatal care, unlimited phone support, active labor support, two midwives at your birth, birth, newborn exam, & up to 8 weeks of postpartum care for you and your baby. Labs, medication, ultrasound, birth kit, and consultations are billed separatley by the provider offering those services.

Postpartum only care is $215 per visit and generally last an hour. Postpartum only care is for women who give birth in the hospital or with a different provider and desire in-home support. We offer individualized support that can include help with: Breastfeeding Assessing tongue-ties Weight checks Learning your baby’s cues Help caring for your baby when it comes to sleep, soothing, colic, diapering, bathing Baby-wearing Nutrition counseling Support with older children Time & support to process your birth experience General help around the house or caring for the baby to give you time for self-care Screening for postpartum mood disorders Resources and referral

We are so glad you asked. This is one of the most common and important questions regarding homebirth. Studies show that homebirths achieve similar safety outcomes as hospitals when three criteria are met: the homebirth is planned a skilled attendant is present medical back-up and consultation are available Licensed midwives provide the skill, knowledge, and equipment to fulfill these criteria. Comprehensive prenatal care sets the stage for a safe homebirth. Clinical evaluation, including lab work & ultrasound, are tools we use to assess that you & baby are within the low-risk category. Hour-long prenatal visits provide a relaxed opportunity to ask questions, explore feelings and concerns, and work through any emotional challenges that may arise. Together we will address your fears so you and you family feel safe and supported.

The best way to make sure that you are at your very best is by actively participating in all of your prenatal visits, sharing any problems that you may experience, following recommendations regarding nutrition, rest, exercise, and by listening to your own intuition. Part of the initial visit includes taking a full health history and a physical exam to determine if midwifery care and home birth are right for you. We know that coming into pregnancy healthy is a great indication that you will have a healthy pregnancy and baby. However, there are times when a complication may arise. If that happens, we will make sure that you are aware of possible complications and how to handle them. Throughout your pregnancy and postpartum period a midwife will always be available to you day and night. You are encouraged to call any time that you suspect a problem or have a question about your pregnancy.

This is a common concern and question. People are often surprised to learn that a cord wrapped around a baby’s neck is not an unusual situation. Most of the time, the midwife unwraps the cord after the baby is born or as the baby’s head is born, the midwife is able to gently slip the cord around the baby’s head. Either way the baby births without any problem.

It’s important to remember that healthy babies make the transition of being born very well. For the small number of babies who do need assistance, your birth team is certified in Neonatal Resuscitation. We are trained and know how to recognize the need to step in and respond. We will bring all necessary equipment to your home, including oxygen, in the unlikely event that resuscitation is required. We recertify every two years and practice skills on a regular basis.

We carry three different medications that we can administer if you are bleeding too much after giving birth.

There are many factors involved in making a decision to go to the hospital. During your prenatal visit we will review common reasons for transfers and you will have an individualized transfer plan. The thought of transferring to the hospital can be scary. It is important to know that transferring is uncommon and most transfers are non-emergent. Most transfers are due to a failure of labor to progress or for pain management that isn’t available at home. It is very seldom that a transfer is an emergency.

Since most home birth transfers are non-emergent, there is plenty of time for you to go in your private vehicle while we follow along and meet you at the hospital. In the rare care of an emergency, we will transfer together by ambulance. The hospital will have been notified prior to the transport and will receive full records and report. We will help you get settled in at the hospital, visit you during your stay, and continue your postpartum care when you and baby return home. As part of your care, we will talk about transfers and you will have an individualized transfer plan.

Yes, we can do all of your lab work and we'll send a referral for an early ultrasound and/or 20 week anatomy scan. The testing results are one of the best indicators of the health of you and your baby. Some of the tests we do will determine your blood type and Rh factor, if you are anemic, how well your blood clots or if you have gestational diabetes. Depending upon the last time you had a pap smear, we may suggest one as well. We only test for things we know can have a direct effect on your pregnancy. Our goal is to give you the best prenatal care possible. Each test that is offered will be explained and you always have the ultimate decision on what testing is right for you. Please note that labwork and ultrasounds are billed separatley from our services.

Yes, we have been trained to use herbal, homeopathic and allopathic medicines.

Prenatal visits are a time where we get to know each other and you get to ask questions and discuss concerns you have. They are relaxed and typically an hour long but certainly can be shorter or longer to accommodate your schedule, preference or need. The initial visit involves taking a full health history, physical exam, talking about how we practice and what we offer, drawing labs if needed and answering any questions you have. After the initial visit, prenatal visits include all of the ‘routine’ aspects of prenatal care, like listening to your baby’s heart with a doppler or fetoscope, taking your blood pressure, measuring your uterus. In addition to that, we will spend time talking about what’s going on in your life, how you’re feeling, and how to find ways to help you be your best self physically and emotionally. It warms our heart when we hear people talk about looking forward to prenatal visits. A hallmark of midwifery is continuity of care and developing a relationship. Long prenatal visits where you see the same people, who really get to know you and understand what you need, is at the heart of midwifery and a big part of why we love being midwives.

As you get further in your pregnancy we will palpate your belly and check for your baby’s position. Sometime we have fun and paint the baby's position on your belly. Palpation is an age old art that midwives are trained in and we use this wisdom of our hands to determine position. The location of the baby's heartbeat also helps confirm what our hands are telling us. If there is any question, you may be referred for an ultrasound to verify baby’s position.

Giving birth at home doesn't have to be messy. We will discuss simple ways you can prepare your home and bed so that after giving birth you can climb into nice clean sheets and just be totally focused on your baby. We clean-up before we leave, we'll start a load of laundry and try our best to have your home looking pretty much the same as before we arrived. With the exception of that sweet new baby you have in your arms.

Yes, this is your birth and you are welcome to have as many people as you like. It's so lovely to see families supported by their loved ones. During your prenatal visits we can help you clarify what you want your birth to look like. If you plan to have young children at the birth, we do ask that you have an adult whose sole responsibility is to be there for them. We also ask people that are sick to stay home and visit once they are well.

We are very supportive of hydrotherapy and water birth. We have attended many water births and think it is a great option. If you want your partner in the tub, they are also more than welcome to be in there with you.

Yes, there will be at least two licensed midwives at your birth.

Your care includes having a birth certificate and social security card filed for your baby.

Postpartum only care is $215 per visit, visits are generally 1 hour

We are able to help provide very specific help on one issue or conern you're having or to help on a more general level if you're feeling overwhelmed and not sure even where to start. Some common support for women includes, but is not limited to: Breastfeeding Assessing tongue-ties In-home weight checks Learning your baby’s cues Help caring for your baby when it comes to sleep, soothing, colic, diapering, bathing Baby-wearing Nutrition counseling Support with older children Time to process your birth experience General help around the house or caring for the baby to give you time for self-care Screening for postpartum mood disorders Resources and referral

Yes, of course! It is so important to have support during the postpartum period and we are happy to offer our services; regardless of where you give birth.