FAQs

Choosing midwifery care often brings a lot of curiosity and, often, a few questions too!

We’ve gathered answers to the ones we often hear to help you feel informed, empowered, and at ease.

Can I still see my OB or pregnancy clinic?

Yes. You’re welcome to continue seeing your current provider, especially if you have high-risk medical concerns. That said, not all hospital-based providers support home birth and may choose to discharge you from their care if they learn about your plans. It is completely legal and within your rights to choose a home birth.
Do you offer any discounts?

Yes! We currently offer: 5% Cash Discount: Full payment due by 36 weeks. 5% Military Discount: Full payment due by 36 weeks. Repeat Client Discount: $1,250 off for families who have previously birthed with us. Payment due by 36 weeks.
Can we pay less if we start care later in pregnancy?

No. We do not offer prorated rates for late-entry clients. Regardless of when you begin care, you’ll receive the same level of personalized attention, availability, and on-call support.
What happens if we need to transfer to the hospital?

Transfers happen sometimes, whether due to medical reasons or personal preference. Before 36 weeks: You may discontinue care and receive a prorated refund (minus your deposit, prenatal visits, and any hospital doula support). After 36 weeks: No refunds are offered. We continue to support you as a doula during your hospital birth and resume midwifery care postpartum.
Will you be at my birth?

Both Tema and Alix aim to attend every birth together, but life happens! We alternate on-call times and may be unavailable due to overlapping births or scheduled time off. In that case, a trusted back-up midwife or the on-call midwife will attend, at no extra cost.
How many births do you attend each month?

We attend 2–4 births per month and accept clients on a rolling basis. We don’t hold spots. Care is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
How long are prenatal visits?

Visits are 60–90 minutes long and include: Vital signs and fetal heart tone monitoring Physical assessments Emotional support Lab work and education The first two visits are 90 minutes each and are scheduled two weeks apart.
What’s included in the home birth care package?

Comprehensive prenatal care Home birth (including water birth) Labor support and monitoring Immediate postpartum care Routine newborn care through six weeks Postpartum visits at home (24–36 hrs, 3–5 days, 1, 2, 4, and 6 weeks) Optional complementary care through the first year postpartum
How much does midwifery care cost?

Global Fee (2025): $7,700 Deposit: $700 (non-refundable, applied to total) Payment Plan: $250 per visit starting at the third visit. Full balance due by 36 weeks. Our fee increases 5–8% annually on January 1st.
Does insurance cover this?

Sometimes! We partner with an insurance biller who can help clients with PPO plans explore reimbursement. Claims are submitted after your 6-week postpartum visit for a separate fee. Regardless of insurance, the full midwifery fee is due by 36 weeks.
Do you offer placenta medicine services?

We offer placenta encapsulation services to our homebirth clients are a reduced cost of $250. This service is available to the larger community for $350.