Regular Pricing and Payment Policy
Patients of Mother Earth Midwifery are charged $5200.00 for complete care.
- Your initial consultation (no charge at the time of consultation)
- All standard lab test costs, all prenatal, postpartum and baby visits.
- 24/7 access to your midwife throughout your entire childbearing year.
- Complete labor and birth services, support, and immediate postpartum care.
- Newborn exam at birth.
- Newborn testing and birth certificate worksheet.
- 4-6 postpartum visits based on your personal need.
- A professional grade birth pool we will bring to your planned place of birth at your 36-37 week visit, including clean up and take down after your birth.
Much of our care is provided in your home. You may request exclusive home visits if you are in need. There are no additional hidden costs, however some additional services may be provided by request at additional cost. There are no discounts for coming to care late. However, you may receive a discount if your lab work has been done elsewhere, especially if you have had to pay out of pocket for labs. This discount is given after we receive all your records.
Three Quarters (3/4) of the full amount ($3150.00) is due by the thirty-sixth week of pregnancy. The complete payment is due by the last postpartum visit at six weeks after you deliver. A payment of some kind is due at every visit until the full balance is paid. Some exceptions/extensions may apply. If things change for you financially during care, and cost is going to be a barrier for you to receive our care, or if you know you may need more time to pay in full, please discuss this with us. Our mission is to see that everyone who wants our help can have it! People and families in need are eligible for longer payment plans, please inquire about such as soon as you begin care. Some payments for folks in dire need may be as low as $25.00 a month. We never want money to get in the way of care that is best for you!
Some health insurance plans will reimburse you for Certified Professional Midwife/Licensed Midwife care. Most won’t. Please contact your insurance provider about your coverage. Please contact our biller for Verification of Benefits as soon as possible: Doyle Billing, LLC
Out of pocket health care expenses can be written off on your taxes up to a certain amount each year. Contact a tax specialist, or look into this yourself as you consider paying for services. This may only benefit those who anticipate paying taxes, and may not affect any refund you expect.*Special note: If you submit to your insurance for reimbursement, and your insurance company will pay more than $4200.00, then the overage is paid to us. This is the law. To keep any reimbursement amount over $4200.00 from your insurance company is insurance fraud. (I have yet to actually have this occur, most insurances either won’t reimburse at all, or will reimburse at a reduction of the full rate. Typically 70%-80%. But it’s important that you are aware of this law.)
Other Home Birth Costs
- Complete birth kit: $140.00 (approximately) includes professional grade birth tub liner that is sterile for single use
- Towels, linens, and miscellaneous supplies for the birth and your recovery: $50.00-$200.00
- Nutritional supplements and herbs for the childbearing year: $100.00- $300.00
- New hose and sink adapter for water-birth -$25.00-$50.00
Please keep these costs in mind as you plan your budget for your pregnancy and birth.