What to Expect
My Philosophy: "Midwives have skilled hands and know when to sit on them." (Original speaker unknown)
I believe that for the majority of families, birth is a normal, physiologic process that rarely needs intervention. For those instances of required intervention, I am ready to assist and ensure that mom and baby both remain safe and cared for. Sometimes that means managing a complication at home, and other times that could mean making good use of local resources by changing location and enlisting the help of medical staff. But for the most part, with reasonable monitoring, very little clinical assistance is required to have a safe and healthy birth at home. This does not mean that birthing at home is easy, or that it doesn't require work from both midwife and client. But it means that the work we do together will be primarily natural and traditional supports rather than medical intervention. My first-step approach to minor complications is to be the least invasive as possible, and as close to natural as possible. If that does not correct the issue, we might look at less comfortable or more modern means of addressing the issue. But just as a watched pot doesn't boil, I know that meddling needlessly often leads to greater difficulties down the road, and often what families need is peace and privacy. But I am also flexible. If you feel reassured by more monitoring, or a more hands-on approach, I can provide that as well. My default, however, will be to let nature take its course, giving gentle nudges along the way as needed.
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What about cost?
The cost of care is an important consideration, and my desire is to be transparent about financial matters, so that we are all on the same page and you can make informed decisions about your care.
Some aspects of payment are covered in more depth on my FAQ page.
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Below is a brief overview of my fees.
For a more detailed explanation of what is included in care, please contact me.
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Complete Home Midwifery Care: $6500
Includes all prenatal visits, standard labs and necessary tests, on-call time, prenatal counseling,
labor and birth support at home (or in hospital if transfer is needed/desired), and postpartum care for mom and baby up to six weeks after the birth. Subject to Availability.
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Pre + Post (ONLY): $5000
This option is for those who need or want a hospital birth, but also want the care of a midwife only for prenatal and postpartum care.
While Complete Home Midwifery Care clients who transfer have the option to have hands-on labor support in the hospital, Pre + Post clients do not receive that service, nor are they included in my on-call time, and that is why the discount is offered. This also means the Pre + Post clients are not subject to the same availability limitations as my Complete clients.
Pre + Post care includes all prenatal visits with standard labs and necessary tests, prenatal counseling, birth goals consultation, and postpartum care (fewer visits than Global clients).
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Bereavement Doula Care: By donation (suggested: $300-500)
Hearing Screen: $40 (included in care for midwifery clients)
Genetic and Gender Testing: Contact for quote (dependent on test brand and other options)
Other custom visits and consultations available upon request, prices to be set by need.