FEES
Our birth fee is $4500 and covers the following:
prenatal visits
labor/birth care
postpartum care (24-48 hrs, 2 weeks, 4-6 weeks, 3 months)
newborn screening (metabolic screening, critical congenital heart defect screening)
filing a birth certificate
Other costs may include: lab fees, ultrasound, birth kit, vitamins or medications, or travel fee if you live more than 1 hour from Edmond.
Cash-Pay
For cash pay clients, there is a $200 discount - when paid in full by the 30th week of pregnancy. This reduces your fee to $4300.
Cash pay discount is only eligible for those not filing insurance.
If you have insurance that covers these charges, the birth fee will be collected, and you will file reimbursement from your insurance company. We will be happy to assist you in providing the invoice you may need.
All fees are due by the 36th week of pregnancy.
Have Insurance?
COMPLETE A VERIFICATION OF BENEFITS (VOB) AND SEE HOW MUCH YOUR INSURANCE WILL COVER.
SERVICES
PRENATAL CARE
Prenatal visits are a perfect time for you to connect with your baby, your body, and midwife. We provide ample time to answer all your questions, discuss care decisions, and provide resources for you. At each visit we:
Measure your growing baby
Listen to your baby's heart rate
Check your vital signs
Have many conversations regarding your upcoming labor and birth
Discuss nutrition and exercise, as well as safe holistic treatments for common concerns that sometime arise during pregnancy.
Visits with your midwife last 1-hour. If you need more or less time, then we have freedom to adjust this accordingly. Visits take place in one of our 2 office locations. (Called the “BIG House”or “little house”). Of course, additional appointments are always provided if care is needed.
Visits frequency:
Each month until 28 weeks
Twice a month until 36 weeks
At 36 weeks - I do one special “Home Visit” - Followed by a once a week visit in the office
until your baby's birthday.
LABOR, BIRTH, NEWBORN CARE
We provide personalized support and nurturing care during labor and birth, so you and you baby are safe and comfortable.
When labor begins we quietly support you at home or the birth center . Generally we ensure:
a mother's labor is progressing comfortably
vital signs are normal
baby's heart rate is normal
integrate comfort measures and natural pain management tools to help you manage contractions/surges and intense sensations of labor
assist with labor support and the birth
Once the baby is born, we prefer to wait until the cord stops in its pulsing and give whoever you desire the opportunity to cut the cord. After a time of family bonding and /or breastfeeding, we help you shower before get settled into bed to rest with your baby and help you get something to eat. We make sure all is well before leaving (usually 2-4 hours after the birth).
We bring general equipment to monitor the labor and birth, such as a Doppler and sterile instruments etc. We also carry items for managing bleeding, suturing for tears, and other items, if needed. There is often an assistant for birth and labor support.
If a situation develops beyond what can be safely managed at home with my equipment and training (you or baby need medical care), we transport the mother and/or infant to the hospital for further care, if needed.
POSTPARTUM
We return to your home 24 hours after the birth and sometimes again on the 3rd day. We discuss any questions you have and make sure you and your baby are doing great.
We provide supportive care and resources for your postpartum and general wellbeing. We assess your baby and make sure breastfeeding is going well, check the umbilical cord site, and provide newborn screenings, etc.
The birth certificate is signed, and we schedule an appointment for both mom and baby at 2 weeks and 6 weeks postpartum. Of course, continued physical and emotional support is available during your whole postpartum period.
WELL WOMAN
One reason many women opt for a midwife when seeking women's healthcare services is they feel their midwife is someone who is willing to invest personal time and attention in their needs.
Midwives can complete physical exams, breast exams, vaginal exams, obtain screenings and diagnostic testing (Pap Smears, labs, screen for sexually transmitted infections).
Midwives provide family planning services, primary care needs, and discuss relevant health topics with you such as family care and nutrition. Midwives also assist women as they enter menopause and face hormonal issues. We also refer you to resources that can help you.