Midwifery Care With You In Mind in Boston, MA
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Choosing midwifery care and a home birth is a choice for the modern, traditional or savvy families who prioritize a pregnancy and birth experience that’s both personalized and safe. You’re looking for a holistic approach to pregnancy and birth, one that’s grounded in a deep understanding of who you are and your unique needs. At Roots Midwifery, you’re not just a client or a number to us, you’re a partner in this process. Our goal isn’t just about delivering your baby, it’s about nurturing you during this life-changing journey in a true reflection of your values and choices.
Be heard. Feel safe. Feel supported by your care provider.
The Midwifery Care Experience:
Prenatal Care
- Monthly visits until 28 weeks
- Biweekly visits 28 weeks to 36 weeks
- Weekly visits 37 weeks until birth
- Routine lab work billed thru insurance
- Ultrasound referrals
- Genetic screening & NIPT testing
- Nutritional support & guidance
- Natural remedies & guidance
- Educational resources
- Midwifery care in active labor
- Family-centered birth
- Birth pool for water births
- Complimentary provider referrals
- First time parents are required to hire a doula (not included in the price but special pricing available)
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum care plan created prenatally
- Midwifery care for optimal healing and recovery post birth
- Maternal emotional support & education
- Education & guidance with infant care & feeding
- Infant wellness exams each visit
- Postpartum home visits: 24-48 hours after birth, (2) visits between days 5 - 14 after birth
- Office or phone visits: (1-2) visits between weeks 3-12 postpartum
- Complimentary provider referrals as needed
Medical Supplies for birth as needed
- Anti-hemorrhage medication
- Herbal remedies
- Homeopathy remedies
- IV replacement therapy
- Newborn Resuscitation Equipment (NRP)
- Injectable vitamin K (for baby)
- Oxygen
- Rhogam therapy
- Sutures for perineal repair + numbing medication
** Medicaid and most insurances do not pay for home birth. However, we do offer affordable payment plans and financing options are available. Insurance can be used for labs and ultrasound coverage per individual plans.
Midwifery Care & Hombirth Services
Starts at $6500
Why Midwifery-Led Care Matters
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In our practice, you’ll receive complete inclusive prenatal and postpartum care including screenings, blood work, and ultrasounds. We place you in the driver’s seat, giving you full autonomy over your body, your choices and birth experience. Our prenatal visits allow time to build a relationship, ask questions, focus on healthy habits and make space for the physical, emotional and practical preparation for birth and life as newborn parents.
The midwifery team is on call for you the weeks before and after your expected due date. During labor, you have the freedom to move, eat, drink, find comfort in the birth pool and decide who you want in your birth space. Throughout the entire process, our midwifery team is dedicated to offering you continuous support while being prepared with the necessary equipment to prioritize your and your baby’s safety.