Frequently Asked Questions

Midwives are health care professionals specializing in pregnancy and childbirth who develop a trusting relationship with their clients, which results in confident, supported labor and birth. While there are different types of midwives practicing in various settings, all midwives are trained to provide comprehensive prenatal care and education, guide labor and birth, address complications, and care for newborns. 

Homebirth is a safe option for low risk families. Your risk level is evaluated with your midwife and helps to determine if you are a good candidate for homebirth. 

Yes! Water birth is a natural form of pain management during your labor and birth. A birth tub can be rented from your midwife if your home does not have a tub large enough to accommodate you during labor. 

Yes! We support Vaginal Birth After Cesarean at home. While there is a small increase in risk due to uterine scarring from a cesarean, studies show up to 87% of families choosing out of hospital birth for their VBAC will have a VBAC. 

No! Your midwife can order bloodwork, ultrasounds and send referrals to other care providers if necessary. 

Our complete fee is $7,500 and include

Prenatal care 

Support through labor and birth 

Postpartum care up to 6 weeks 

What it does not include

Bloodwork

Ultrasound

Birth Kit

Birth Tub

Or any medications you may require during your care

We are not currently in network with any insurance companies at this time. After delivery a bill can be provided to your insurance company for reimbursement if applicable. Insurance can be used for any bloodwork, ultrasounds, or physician consults during your care. 

A 10% deposit will be required when booking your first appointment. The final payment will be due prior to 34 weeks of pregnancy to ensure your midwife is available and on call for your birth. 

Supplies include but are not limited to: 

Monitoring equipment for the mother and baby including a Doppler, stethoscope, thermometer, and blood pressure cuff. 

Supplies for your newborns evaluation including measuring tape, infant stethoscope, pulse ox, and scale

Medications to stop excessive bleeding, or provide antibiotics as needed. 

Resuscitation equipment including ambu bags for mother and baby, oxygen, and a Resusi-cradle 

Suturing equipment including lidocaine for numbing. 

The vast majority of transfers from home to hospital are not an emergency. Your midwife spends time during your pregnancy and birth regularly evaluating the appropriateness of delivering at home, if she evaluates at any point that delivery is more safe in a hospital setting this will be discussed and a plan made. 

In an emergency, your midwife is trained to manage a complication and transfer to the nearest hospital for support. 

We aim to leave your home cleaner than when we arrived! While you snuggle in bed with your family, rest assured our five star assistants are tidying up! You may even be surprised to find folded laundry or clean dishes. 

To consult with the midwife you can give us a call at 239-402-5405  or email JoyfulBirthAndBaby@gmail.com