FAQ

What is the cost of midwifery services?

The total cost of care for 2025 due dates is $6,400.

There is a $600 deposit due- along with signed agreements- by your first appointment. All fees are to be paid by 36 weeks gestation. There is a payment plan laid out in the Financial Agreement. Please don’t let cost be a barrier from you accessing midwifery care. I am open to brainstorming and bartering, we can almost always work something out!

Do you accept insurance?

No, conventional insurance cannot be used for home birth midwifery services. I am able to accept payment from HSA or FSA accounts. I am also able to provide a receipt of care at your 6 week appointment that you may choose to submit to insurance for reimbursement.  

Are there any other costs/fees for midwifery care?

Ultrasounds and lab work are not included in the total fee, however most insurance companies cover those costs in full.

You will also need to purchase a birth kit at around 34 weeks that has supplies for your birth. This will cost between $100-$150 depending on if you are planning a waterbirth. Other costs to consider include doula support (STRONGLY recommended for first time home birthers), childbirth education courses, lactation consultants, birth photographer, etc. 

Can I transfer from another provider?

Yes! Once we decide to work together you can sign a Records Release that I will fax over to your previous provider. OR you may request a copy of your records for yourself + email them to me.

What if the birth doesn’t go as planned?

The backup transfer plans is always discussed prenatally. Parents choose their preferred hospital in the event of a non-emergent transfer and the closest transfer provider in the event of an urgent/emergent transfer. We will also discuss which hospitals might be more supportive of your birthing vision should we need to transfer non-emergently. 

One of the most common reasons for non-emergent transfer is maternal exhaustion, particularly for first time moms. I cannot stress enough the importance of rest, hydration, and nourishment- especially in early labor!

Should your birth fall outside of the realm of what can be managed with our resources at home, we will make the collective decision to transfer in. 

All midwives and assistants that work with Blue Mountain Birth are trained and skillful in managing more common complications at home such as Neonatal Resuscitation, postpartum hemorrhage, and shoulder dystocia.