I’m currently not partnered with any insurance companies, but I can provide an itemized superbill that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.

For payment, I require a retainer of $800 to reserve your care, with the remaining balance, divided either biweekly or monthly, and due by 34 weeks. If a different arrangement is needed, we can discuss options during the consultation.

As a midwife, I'm trained to handle urgent situations at home. But sometimes circumstances arise where hospital-based care is needed — whether that's parental exhaustion, concerns about you or your baby's wellbeing, or a clinical situation outside the scope of home birth.

If transfer becomes necessary, I fax your records ahead, and we do our best to travel by car unless an ambulance is needed. I accompany you to the hospital, help you get settled, and stay to support you through the transition of care — or through birth if it's imminent. My goal is to make sure you feel informed, supported, and advocated for, even when plans change.

For your birth, I bring a small team with me — myself plus two others who support me (a birth assistant and [second attendant]). We work together throughout labor: one focused on you and baby, the others handling equipment, monitoring, and newborn care so nothing gets rushed. Team members often join for a prenatal visit when scheduling allows, but I can't guarantee everyone will meet you beforehand — so I'll also make sure you have their names, roles, and a bit about them ahead of time. Beyond our team, who else is in the room — partner, doula, family — is completely your choice, and we'll talk through that as part of your birth planning.

Yes, and truthfully I prefer it—especially for first-time parents, though doulas benefit everyone. While midwifery care is deeply relationship-based and allows more time for education, emotional support, and building trust, a doula's role is distinct. Doulas are trained in physical comfort measures, coping strategies, and grounding techniques that help you move through labor. When I need to step into a clinical role—monitoring vitals, assessing progress, managing an urgent situation—your doula continues holding that steady, uninterrupted support for you and your family.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the questions that come up most often. If you have others — or if anything here raises more questions — write them down and bring them to your consultation. That's what the call is for: to talk through what's specific to you, your situation, and what you're hoping for in this experience.

• I bring monitoring equipment (doppler for your baby's heartbeat), oxygen, resuscitation supplies (ambu-bag), suturing materials for first or second-degree tears, and herbs and medications for managing postpartum hemorrhage. Everything needed to support a safe, physiologic birth and respond to urgent situations if they arise.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the questions that come up most often. If you have others — or if anything here raises more questions — write them down and bring them to your consultation. That's what the call is for: to talk through what's specific to you, your situation, and what you're hoping for in this experience.

• I refer labs and ultrasounds out to providers who accept your insurance when possible, or connect you with affordable cash-pay options if you don't have coverage. I coordinate everything and help you navigate the process — you just show up for the appointments.