Resources & FAQ
Woman-centered maternity care is a human right.
- Ina May Gaskin
Helpful home birth resources
Questions to Ask Your Midwife (PDF)
Financial Agreement (PDF)
A preview of what the Financial Agreement we would sign before I begin care.
Tips for Common Discomforts During Pregnancy (PDF)
A simple list that will help you navigate common issues you may encounter.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Tell the Bees Midwifery currently serves Williamsburg and the greater Hampton Roads (757) area, including Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Toano, West Point, and New Kent. I also travel to the lower Richmond area, and to Southside on a case by case basis. If you are outside this area, reach out and we can talk through what is possible.
Yes! If you are interested in learning more about midwifery care, I offer an initial complimentary consultation. This gives us a chance to connect, discuss your goals, and explore how I can best support you.
Your investment includes care from early pregnancy through six weeks postpartum for both you and your baby. You are not rushed through appointments, and there is space for education, questions, and planning.
- Initial booking appointment between about 6 and 8 weeks of pregnancy
- Individualized prenatal visits (Monthly visits until 28 weeks, every two weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly until birth.)
- On call beginning at 37 weeks (Your midwife is on call for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for labor and urgent concerns.)
- Comfort measures in labor (Use of a birth pool and TENS unit during labor for comfort and pain relief.)
- Enhanced postpartum care (Visits at 24 to 72 hours, 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks for both you and your baby)
- General lactation support is part of your postpartum care.
Tell The Bees Midwifery does not bill insurance. Your care is paid for out of pocket according to your payment plan.
If you would like to seek reimbursement, I can create a superbill on request. This is a detailed summary of your care that you may submit to your insurance company yourself. Any reimbursement is paid directly to you.
Payments for care are still made during pregnancy based on the schedule we set together, and do not change based on whether or when you submit to insurance.
Insurance plans vary, so reimbursement is never guaranteed, but many families do receive some money back. I am happy to answer questions about the superbill.
I require a $500 initial payment, then you must pay in full by 34 weeks. Your plan must include an initial payment and monthly payments that fit your budget. Choosing a payment plan does not change the quality of care you receive. Skipping prenatal or postpartum visits does not reduce the total fee.
The initial payment of $500 is due at our first prenatal visit. It covers the first visit, charting, paperwork, lab requests, and other work needed for safe prenatal care. This fee is part of the global cost and will be deducted from your final balance.
- Initial payment
- Prenatal visit initial or follow-up:
- Routine prenatal visit
- Problem or complication visits
- Intrapartum care and delivery
- Postpartum visit
- Newborn exam initial and second
- Newborn routine visit
- Newborn metabolic screening
- Water birth pool rental
- Birth assistant:
I am happy to help you plan for these possible expenses.
Please reach out!
