My Offerings
Midwifery Services — $4500.00
A Midwife is one that “walks with women”. Not in front of women, not instead of women, not in control of women. I simply walk with you, and I support you with my heart, soul, mind, and sometimes my hands.
PRENATALLY, that means that I will offer the standard number of visits and prenatal labs and monitoring, but that you decide what feels right for you in this pregnancy. Most visits take place in my office in Mazomanie, but I’m open to meeting in the garden or for a hike. We’ll also meet at your home for a visit close to your birthing time. Your prenatal care is about more than just clinical checkups! Each pregnancy is a new journey of growth for you and I’m here for the emotional and spiritual journey as well as the physical.
I believe that a body and spirit that are well-nourished are cornerstones of a healthy pregnancy. We’ll talk a lot about nutrition and herbal and homeopathic remedies as needed. I include some supportive herbs for teas and infusions as well as a healing postpartum bath. Above all, I encourage you to tune into your intuition, listening to your body and your baby, as we navigate any challenges or common changes that pregnancy may bring up.
I believe in physiological BIRTH and the importance of supporting the Labor Blueprint, a perfectly orchestrated cocktail of hormones for you and your baby. This means minimal interruptions and an environment where you feel safe and loved. I do bring the tools and training, as well as an assistant, for the rare occasion that intervention is needed.
Your Postpartum should be one of rest, warmth, and nourishment. So often the focus is only on preparing for the birth. I encourage making a plan for your postpartum nest and circle of support. Our 4-5 postpartum visits include the usual mama and baby check-ins and any newborn screens desired, but with extra time and space for unwinding your birth journey, drawing an herbal bath, and breastfeeding support.
Breech Birth
I love breech birth! I felt called to offer midwifery support for families wanting a vaginal breech birth from the very beginning and have been honored to attend four so far, in addition to virtual and hands-on training with some of the leading experts in breech birth. If you are here because you find yourself exploring your options for a breech birth in the greater Madison area, or have no local options and want to discuss travel, please reach out to discuss availability and options. Fees may vary depending upon the specifics of your situation and approaching birth. Regardless, I’m happy to share resources, accurate information, and true informed consent so that you can make the best choice for your birth.
Investment: A word about fees…
I aim to provide slow, connected, complete care for your family during this time. To this end, I take less clients and ask a sustainable fee. I ask you to consider the idea of sacrifice versus hardship when examining your access to my care. If paying my fee of $4500 would be difficult, but not detrimental, it could qualify as a sacrifice. You might have to cut back on other spending or get creative, but this will probably not have a long-term, harmful impact on your life.
I have found that it is a worthy sacrifice to access care that is congruent with your values.
If, however, paying my fee would lead to a harmful impact on your life, such as not being able to put food on the table, pay rent, or pay for your transportation to work, then you are dealing with hardship. If you are truly coming from a space of hardship, please reach out to discuss options. I believe that all people should have access to midwifery care, and asking a sustainable fee of the many, allows me to freely serve the few.
Some or all of your fee may be covered if you have Badgercare or a Healthshare, and many families have used HSA or Flex accounts. I am happy to provide basic documents needed for this. Some families also choose to work with an independent biller to request insurance reimbursement.
Stay tuned for future offerings including classes and mama circles to build your village and empower you in your pregnancy and mothering journey…
