What services does Midwifery care include?
I believe that birth matters and the journey of birth strengthens individual mothers, fathers and babies and the bonds between them. I promote the Midwives Model of Care, providing:
Insurance:
Most insurances can be billed for a portion of your care such as Laboratory fees and Ultrasound fees. With the exception of Health Share Ministries, most private insurance companies will not pay for Home Birth, however, a “Superbill” can be issued to you at the end of your care, and the amount paid applied to your deductible, even though we are out of network.
Contact for more info and to obtain a "Verification of Benefits" to understand exactly what your insurance will cover. Payment plans are available, and a discount is available for Medicaid & Military clients. We are also a provider with Care Credit.
- Free Consult -A relaxed meet and greet to determine if Midwifery care is right for you.
- Initial visit- Health History, Physical Exam, Prenatal care.
- Prenatal Care
- Check on Mom and Baby's physical and emotional well being
- Routine procedures like blood pressure, listening to baby’s heart beat, solutions for pregnancy discomforts, discussion of concerns
- Routine Labs and testing as needed
- Early and 20 week ultrasound, more as needed
- Nutritional & herbal counseling
- Pregnancy support for emotional and spiritual needs
- Breast and pelvic exams if needed
- Office visits monthly until 36 weeks
- After 36 weeks, office visits every 1-2 weeks until birth
- Home visit at 36 weeks to plan and prep for birth
- Communication policy between Midwife and client
- Non-emergency texts/calls 9am-9pm 7 days a week
- Phone calls for labor or emergency 24/7
- On-call 37-42 weeks gestation- No answering service or middle man.
- Labor, Delivery, and Immediate Postpartum Care
- Monitor health and safety of mom and baby in labor & postpartum
- Listen to mom and encourage a mother led birth experience
- Freedom to move, eat, and drink in labor
- Newborn Exam, including full physical exam and tongue/lip tie screening
- All requested testing/medications
- Initial breastfeeding support
- Suturing if needed
- Postpartum Care
- Home Visits at 2-3 days, 2 weeks, and 6 weeks.
- Additional visits available as needed
- Monitor the physical and emotional health of parent and baby.
- Newborn Screen at 2-3 days and 2 weeks postpartum if desired
- Family planning education
- Pap Smear at 6 weeks Postpartum if desired
- Prenatal visits are up to an hour long, giving time to answer questions and check on mom & baby's well being. Families are welcome to join!
- Prenatal Appointments are family friendly and held at the Ennis Midwifery office located at 1905 W. Ennis Ave, suite 504 B, Ennis Tx 75119.
I believe that birth matters and the journey of birth strengthens individual mothers, fathers and babies and the bonds between them. I promote the Midwives Model of Care, providing:
- *time and attention focused on optimizing health and minimizing risks for moms and babies
- *individualized and continuous care throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum
- *minimal and appropriate use of interventions based on available evidence and mutual consent
- *appropriate and timely referrals to hospital based care
Insurance:
Most insurances can be billed for a portion of your care such as Laboratory fees and Ultrasound fees. With the exception of Health Share Ministries, most private insurance companies will not pay for Home Birth, however, a “Superbill” can be issued to you at the end of your care, and the amount paid applied to your deductible, even though we are out of network.
Contact for more info and to obtain a "Verification of Benefits" to understand exactly what your insurance will cover. Payment plans are available, and a discount is available for Medicaid & Military clients. We are also a provider with Care Credit.