I’M HERE FOR YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
There are so many unknowns when preparing for birth. I help you feel confident in your birthing plan.
We Start with Prenatal Care
initial RISK ASSESSMENT
We’ll go over your overall health history and I’ll provide a physical exam, blood work, and routine lab work to ensure all is well with mom and baby.
*Homebirth is only recommended for low-risk pregnancy.
prenatal visits
We’ll have monthly 1-hour visits during the first 7 months of your pregnancy, and progress to bi-weekly then weekly visits until delivery.
Prenatal visits include checking gestation, blood pressure, pulse, urine, blood sugar, hemoglobin, fundal height, fetal position, nutritional status, weight, general well-being and checking fetal heart tones with a hand-held doppler.
*Fetascope available to assess fetal heart tones upon request.
final risk assessment
We’ll perform a final risk assessment at 36 weeks making sure mom and baby are ready for a safe delivery!
I will be available for consultation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will also have access to a library of books, videos, and other educational materials, childbirth class information, community resources and referrals.
Then comes the Big Day
Labor and delivery
Whenever labor begins (day or night!) I will come to your home.*
My values during labor:
Respect. Honor. Validation.
When assisting you in the delivery of your baby, I will maintain as much privacy as you need. If desired, I will coach your significant other in “catching” baby. We will allow baby to slowly transition and remain flexible with baby’s needs.
After delivery
I will remain at least 2-3 hours postpartum to assist in developing good breastfeeding techniques and evaluating newborn health.
*If there are unpredictable complications, I will transport the mother to a hospital licensed to provide maternity care within 50 miles, with a physician notified in advance.
I’ll keep in touch with Postnatal Care
Postnatal visits
I visit your home 3 times during the first 2 weeks after birth
You’ll have 1 in office visit with me 6 weeks after birth
Investment
Total fee for prenatal, birth and postpartum care is $5,000. This applies to all prenatal services, whether you begin your care at 8 weeks or 32 weeks into your pregnancy. We recommend services as early as possible, as the more time we spend building a strong and trusting relationship, the better we can work together for a positive birth experience.
Please note: Prices occasionally subject to change- at the beginning of the year, for example. However, once a contract is in place, your fee will remain fixed. It’s another good reason to seek services early!
Insurance
As many insurance companies reimburse for midwifery expenses, we provide an itemized bill to submit for reimbursement. Regardless of insurance coverage, $5,000 fee is due in full by 35 weeks as your “out of pocket” expense. Depending on your coverage and benefits, you may receive reimbursement for a portion of your investment once the claim has processed (approx. 3 weeks postpartum).
Midwives Model of Care™
The Midwives Model of Care™ focuses on the individual needs of each client. The midwives’ standard of care allows for flexibility of individual preferences, while also following Health Department regulations regarding prenatal care, birth attendance, and conditions which require medical consultation or transfer to a doctor’s care. Learn more at mana.org/about-midwives/midwifery-model.
