No, you do not have to give birth in the water unless you choose to. At Community Birth and Wellness, we have experience supporting a variety of birth preferences. It is entirely up to you. Our midwives are here to honor your preferences, whether you choose to give birth in […]

Most women do go a few days or a week past their due date. We can not do a home birth after 42 weeks. During your entire pregnancy Community Birth and Wellness will work with you to be the healthiest and best prepared. You can come in labor, or come […]

Yes, many of our clients choose waterbirth. There are many benefits for the birthing person, including increased endorphins, decreased pain and pressure, and less tearing. You can choose to labor in the bathtub, or we can supply a birth pool which is included in your cost of care. If you […]

Many people find that midwifery care, water birth, and natural comfort measures meet their needs. We use position changes, massage, hydrotherapy, herbal remedies, and emotional support. If you decide you want medical pain relief, we will support you in transferring to a hospital.

Yes. VBAC is an option for many Community Birth and Wellness clients depending on your individual history. We will review your surgical and prenatal records to ensure safety before confirming VBAC eligibility.

Our midwives are trained to handle a variety of situations, including emergencies, though complications are rare. We come to each birth prepared with emergency equipment such as oxygen, medications to prevent excessive bleeding, and neonatal resuscitation supplies. If complications arise, such as prolonged labor or signs of fetal distress, we […]

We offer home birth services and births like home in a birthing cabin near our office. In the rare event that a hospital transfer becomes necessary before or during labor, your midwife will accompany you to the hospital and continue providing support throughout that transfer and continue with postpartum appointments.

We specialize in caring for healthy, low-risk people experiencing normal pregnancies. During your initial consultation, we’ll review your health history to make sure the services we provide are the right fit for you. If higher-risk concerns arise during your care, we’ll help connect you with collaborative providers or hospital-based care […]

Yes, we have an insurance biller who can file with most insurance companies, sometimes this works as a reimbursement to you after the birth from your insurance, depending on the plan you have. We prefer the payment plan arrives with you paid in full before you are in dates, 36 […]

People often want all their children to be present. We require that you arrange for a care provider to be present for the sibling(s). It is important for the laboring person and their partner to be able to keep their attention focused. Sometimes people hire a local doula or have […]