Locations in NW Austin and Belton, TX
Welcome
While we do employ a billing service, we cannot guarantee that your insurance will cover the costs of your home birth and midwifery fees. All fees are at a discounted, early pay rate. Your insurance may reimburse you for part or all of your midwifery services, or they may not.
Home Midwifery services
Midwifery Services
General fees related to midwifery care
Midwife/Birth/Postpartum/Newborn
4000-6000
Sliding fee scale for homebirth/midwife services depending on your income and family size, no discounts for late entry to care. $600 non refundable deposit at intake or 50% non refundable deposit due if starting care past 28 weeks. All fees to be paid by the 36 week home visit, payment plans available, credit/debit cards, HSA , cash, check, electronic payments accepted.This is our fee regardless of final place of birth. No discounts for late entry to care.
Prenatal visits only, no birth attendance
250-600
For clients planning either a hospital birth or an unassisted birth who still desire midwifery care during their pregnancy. Prices are per visit.
Postpartum visits only, no birth attendance
250
For clients planning either a hospital birth or an unassisted birth who still desire midwifery care during their postpartum time period. Prices are per visit and include a newborn check as well.
Concierge midwifery package
7500
All care is given in the privacy of your own home, we travel to you! Limited availability, must reside in the greater Austin area.
Twin Home birth
+1500
An additional midwife will be needed to attend your birth for safety purposes. This is an additional fee to our base pricing.
Birth Tub Rental
250
Rental fee for 37 weeks until delivery, must be returned within 2 weeks of baby's birth to the midwife. Client is responsible for setup and tear down, instructions will be provided. Each client will also purchase a liner for the tub.
Confirmation of pregnancy
60
Brief visit with the midwife for a confirmation of pregnancy using a urine test and/or doppler to hear heart tones. Letter of confirmation will be sent to you following your visit. Referrals for labwork or early ultrasound is an additional 25 dollars.
Limited prenatal visit
75
Brief visit with the midwife for fetal heart tones and client vitals. ≤15 minutes. Suitable for clients who are in between care providers or who need to be seen but can't get in to see their provider due to distance or schedule conflicts.
Birth Kit
60-75
Our birth kits are available on precious arrows and include gloves, chux pads, disposable underwear/pads, peri bottles, etc. For more details check here:
https://www.preciousarrows.com/Austin_Better_Birth_Midwifery_Basic_Birth_Kit_p/80218.htm
Lactation Consultation
Breastfeeding Support and Newborn Education by board certified IBCLC and postpartum RN, Mariah!
Breastfeeding Class
TBD
More info coming soon
Newborn Class
TBD
More info coming soon
IBCLC in person consult
125
Inital consult, 90 minutes
IBCLC in person consult follow up
100
60 minutes
IBCLC telehealth
100
60 minutes
IBCLC phone consult
50
30 minutes
Additional time per appointment
50
30 minutes
Extra services and discounts
Childbirth Education, Doula Services, Phototherapy, and Childbirth Education options
Placenta Encapsulation
200
A placenta typically produces 100-200 pills.
Phototherapy for Newborn Jaundice
75
2 day minimum rental for the natus neoblue biliblanket
Doula services
1600-2000
You can chose to hire our apprentice midwife, Drea Kelly ,as your doula for an additional fee if she has availability. For first time parents, VBAC clients, and clients who have never had an unmedicated birth a doula is strongly recommended.
Childbirth Education
50-350
We offer childbirth education classes with our apprentice for an additional fee, depending on your needs. Refresher courses are a smaller fee, full classes over several sessions are a higher price.
Postpartum Doula
45/hr
16 hour minimum required, offered from our apprentice's doula practice.
Laboratory and Imaging fees are billed by their respective companies, are typically covered by your insurance, and are not included in your home birth cost.
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