Maternity and Gynecological Services

Maternity Services

• Prenatal Examinations

• Home or Birth Center delivery of your baby

• Newborn and infant care first six weeks

• Optional services available upon request

• Insurance accepted, payment plans available (see below for more information)

Gentle Care Birth Package

Our birth package includes the following services:

• Free initial consultation

• Prenatal care (visits 30 minutes to one hour)

• Large lending library of information, books, and videos

• Six weeks of nurse-midwifery on-call for labor and birth

• Loving and personal birth care

• Assistant for labor

• Physician collaboration if needed

• Herbal bath following birth

• Oxygen tank rental (used only if necessary)

• Perineal suturing, if necessary

• Complete newborn exam at birth.

• Newborn screen test (PKU)

• "Born At Home" t-shirt

• Birth certificate filed and application for social security number for the newborn

• Postpartum visits at home at 24-48 hours and one week

• Office visit at three weeks and six weeks

• Knowledge of herbal and homeopathic remedies

• Ability to prescribe medications if needed (such as antibiotics)

Other Service Fees:

• Ultrasound 

• Prenatal Forte Vitamins

• Birth Kit (disposable supplies)

• Birthing Center fee

Fees and Insurance

I strive to keep my fees reasonable and affordable. The first consultation is always free and there will be no pressure to sign a contract on the first visit. After meeting me, if you feel we could make a good team to birth your baby, we will arrange a payment plan, fill out a chart, and start your prenatal care.  

For those paying by cash or check, a monthly payment plan can be set up. I accept payment from many different insurance companies. Most insurance companies cover maternity care through a certified nurse-midwife. If you decide to use my services, I will ask for your insurance information and verify your coverage. I have a billing service that will bill your insurance. You will be responsible for paying the deductible to me before you have your baby. I also accept payment with credit cards through PayPal. I am not able to accept Medicaid for home birth, but if you are highly motivated to have a home birth, I will work out a payment plan that takes into account your situation and still covers my fee.

Per visit maternity services fees available upon request. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Services in my home office, your home or birth center.

Gynecological Services

• Annual physical exams including:

Pelvic exam

Breast exam

Pap smears

• Testing, diagnosing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, HIV)

• Family planning services: Birth control pills, diaphragms, etcetera 

Referrals for mammograms, thermograms, ultrasounds, and advanced testing.

Gynecological Service Fees

Services available at reasonable, affordable rates. Insurance accepted. Payment plans are available. Visa/Mastercard accepted through PayPal.  Services performed at my home office, your home, or the birth center.