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What is the structure and approach of the midwifery care provided at Birth by Grace?Birth by Grace offers holistic, full-scope midwifery care and home birth services led by our dedicated midwifery team, which currently includes two Certified Nurse Midwives, Christine and Kanara. Both midwives have extensive clinical experience in maternal health and birth care. They each take turns leading clinic days and rotating "on call" schedules, ensuring that clients have consistent and personalized care. This model not only allows clients to build strong, trusting relationships with both midwives but also ensures continuity of care throughout the pregnancy, birth and postpartum process. For more about our midwives, visit our About Us page.
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What's included in the service?Full Prenatal Care Service Home Birth Newborn Procedures Postnatal Support Birth Certificate/Social Security Filing
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What's not included?Doula services Home Birth Supplies Labs/Ultrasounds Non Stress Tests and Additional Triage Visits Birth Medications (will be billed separately, as needed)
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Is insurance accepted?Birth by Grace does not accept insurance at this time. After birth, an itemized receipt will be provided for clients to submit to insurance companies for reimbursement or credit towards deductibles. Clients should call their insurance companies to confirm that their plans have “out of network” benefits. Out of network benefits are required to receive reimbursement from insurances. It is unknown how much you could potentially receive in return. For an additional fee, we do have a preferred biller to refer you to for support with filing claims.
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Are payment plans available?Yes! Most families customize their own affordable monthly payment plans. This can either be paid via one payment or split into 2 payments over the month. The full fee is to be paid in full by 34 weeks!
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Are doula services included in the pricing?No, doula services are not included in our pricing. However, we understand the invaluable support that a doula can provide during pregnancy and birth. To assist you in finding the right doula, we have a dynamic list of preferred doulas that we LOVE and are happy to share with you. Our list includes professionals we trust and who align with our holistic and compassionate approach to midwifery care.
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How are labs and ultrasounds ordered?Labs and ultrasounds can still be covered by insurances. The labs used at the BBG office is Quest and LabCorp, which accepts most insurances and medicaid plans. Both use reasonable discounted self-pay pricing for uninsured clients.
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What birth supplies do I need?Birth supplies are not included in the total pricing. Once your partnership contract is signed, you will be provided with all necessary lists of supplies and equipment needed for your home birth.
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What is the process for becoming a client for home birth services with Birth by Grace??We prioritize a holistic and tailored approach to midwifery care and home birth services. The first step in becoming a client is to participate in a mandatory consultation. This "vibe check" consultation is designed to review your health status, assess your candidacy for home birth, and determine if our team is the right fit for your needs. During this session, we discuss your medical history, birth preferences, and answer any questions you may have about our services. After the consultation, we email you a partnership contract for your review. If you decide to proceed, you'll sign the contract and make a deposit to secure our services. From there, we will work closely together to ensure a healthy and empowering birth experience. Book your consultation HERE
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What is the "dual care model" option?At Birth by Grace, we support the option of a unique collaborative care model where clients establish care with an obstetric service of their choice, while also having regular prenatal visits with our dedicated Midwifery Team. This model provides a seamless integration of holistic midwifery care with the OB service, ensuring the highest level of support and flexibility throughout your pregnancy journey, especially for our first time mothers. One of the key advantages of this model is that it streamlines the process of "transfer of care" in case you need to transition from a home birth plan to a hospital setting due to unforeseen circumstances. While there is a drawback in terms of potentially needing to manage appointments with both care providers, and finding an OB service which would support your home birth plan, some of our clients find the peace of mind and comprehensive care options far outweigh this inconvenience. By choosing this model, you are empowering yourself with a robust support system designed to adapt to your needs every step of the way. This collaborative approach allows clients to benefit from the best of both worlds—personalized, holistic midwifery care and medical support from an OB, as needed.
Did You Know?
When hiring a home birth midwife, your fee also covers…Birth by Grace Midwifery Services, LLC is a private-duty, small midwifery practice. In efforts to keep home birth affordable for self-pay and uninsured clients, Birth by Grace Midwifery Services, LLC charges a fraction of the usual and customary rate for a normal vaginal delivery in the hospital, which can total up to $20,000!
Private-duty midwifery care includes:
• Concierge service - All prenatal care is conducted by a licensed and Certified Nurse Midwife, which generally total 8-13 visits.
• Complimentary lactation and home birth education class
• Unlimited Open Dialogue/ Direct Communication with your primary midwife via text, email and phone
• Collection and interpretation of labs including blood work and cultures during the course of the pregnancy
• Collaboration with supportive medical team for complications that require medical consultation/interventions
• Prenatal care, Home Visits, OB Triage, physical “labor check” visits, home birth and water birth experience
• Birth Assistant Fee - assists with set up, additional labor support and clean up
• Newborn procedures/care- the midwife files the birth certificate with the state, applies for social security card, prepares newborn birth record
for pediatric visit, administers vitamin K injection (if desired), collects PKU screen (newborn blood test).
• Physical and emotional supporting during labor and birth, regardless of length of laboring/birth process/outcome
• Medication administration, including intravenous (IV) therapy & antibiotics (if needed) during pregnancy and/or labor
• In the event a transfer to the hospital is necessary, (due to the pandemic) the midwife will continue provide supportive services virtually, which include communication with hospital staff and/or continued labor support.
• Administrative duties- Included but not limited to: insurance verification, employment forms (FMLA, etc). Breast pump orders, clearance letters needed for other medical services (dental, yoga etc.), scheduling appointments, consulting with medical teams, invoicing/billing..
• Additional fees to accommodate your birth, including back-up midwives
Financially challenged families can inquire about our sliding scale program. Limited availability monthly.
