Typical Visit Schedule:
Every four weeks until 28 weeks
Every two weeks from 28 weeks until 36 weeks
Weekly from 36 weeks until 40 weeks or until birth
Weekly or more often as needed from 40 weeks until birth
Care during labor, delivery & the immediate postpartum period
Postpartum visits in your home at 1-2 days postpartum & 1-2 weeks postpartum
Postpartum visits in office at 3-4 weeks postpartum & at 5-6 weeks postpartum
More visits may be added postpartum as needed
Continued care and support for breast-feeding from six weeks as long as necessary
Care Package Includes:
Prenatal visits
Standard labs in first trimester, blood test for gender as early as 6 weeks of pregnancy if desired, glucose screening at 24-28 weeks, standard labs in third trimester, newborn blood typing if indicated
Birth supplies including pool if desired
Labor & delivery care & support
Placenta encapsulation if desired
Postpartum visits
Newborn metabolic screening
Continued breastfeeding support until weaning
Care Package does NOT include:
Cost of assistant at birth (currently $600 to be paid to the assistant at the birth)
Additional labs if needed or desired
Rhogam shots if desired (for Rh - mothers)
Ultrasounds or other similar diagnostic testing
Genetic testing
Massage, Chiropractic or other supportive care
Supplements
Doula (required for first time home birthers, first VBACs)
Childbirth education classes (required)
Prenatal fitness classes (may choose online or in person)
“Real Food for Pregnancy” book or Audible version (required)
Cost of Care:
Midwifery package investment $7500
Discounts may be available to those that complete the following:
Childbirth education (ask for recommendations)
Prenatal fitness classes (ask for recommendations)
Regular chiropractic care in pregnancy
Hiring a doula (please ask for recommendations)