Investment
All prenatal visits in office (monthly from 12 to 32 weeks, bi-weekly until 38 weeks, and weekly until birth)
Childbirth Education for first time birthers and VBAC clients
Gestational Diabetes Testing (75 gram) and use of glucometer
GBS screening
In office hemoglobin/hematocrit testing
Diagnostic referrals (labwork/ultrasound/MFM)
Midwifery care by CPM and trained assistant during active labor, birth, and immediate postpartum
A postpartum home visit within 24-48 hours after the birth. Postpartum office visits at 2 and 6 weeks.
Newborn Metabolic Screening including fee and CCHD screening.
Breastfeeding support.
Education and informed consent.
Availability via ClientCare, email, and phone during office hours, unless I am with a client or at a birth. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm.
Birth Certificate and Social Security number
Vitamin K, IM or oral Vitamin K (if desired)
RhoGam *for RH negative women only
Use of birth tub
Birth supplies including additional water birth items (excludes household items)
Emergency planning
Record sharing and communication with other providers during pregnancy, postpartum and in event of transfer to hospital
Record sharing for newborn with pediatrician or family physician
Newborn exam and basic newborn care from birth to 6 weeks. Care with pediatric provider recommended.
Use of lending library
Resource list for childbearing, breastfeeding, postpartum needs
Itemized superbill for healthshares and cooperating insurance companies
***$500 discount for clients birthing for the first time and VBAC clients if a professional and experienced doula is hired.
Does not Include
Lab tests: blood work, pap smears, urine and vaginal cultures, etc. *insurance usually covers this cost
Ultrasound, BPP *insurance usually covers this cost