PRENATAL CARE

In office visits that include that include thorough check ups of parent, baby, and growing family.

• Vital signs

• Listening to the baby’s heartbeat

• Measuring growth

• Informed choice about routine Lab work including blood work and ultrasounds

• Discussing emotional effects of the pregnancy

• Emphasis on informed choice, parent education, nutrition and movement

• Herbs are often a first choice for us to offer in regards to pregnancy complaints and if needed we do co-care with other providers to support your well being.

Schedule of visits:

• Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks

• Every 2 weeks until 36 weeks

• Home visit at 36 weeks

• Weekly visits until you give birth

LABOR AND BIRTH

At the end of your pregnancy we are in close contact. When we have established you are in labor your midwives will come to your home.

We believe that mothers and parents know best how to birth their baby. We are witnesses to this process and work to maintain a physical and emotional safety net as you birth yourself, and your baby into a new phase of life. We believe that birth is a normal, physiological event and have the utmost reverence to this rite of passage.

We are well trained to keep you in the “normal” realms and are constantly assessing and taking action if you are not. Our hands have been well trained to resolve complications that can arise during birth. When transport to the hospital is necessary we go with you and serve as an advocate by your side until you give birth.

POSTPARTUM

Postpartum is a time when midwifery care really shines. We are routinely seeing parent and baby to ensure a smooth transition to this new time.

• Vital signs of parent and baby

• Weighing the baby at every visit

• Supporting breastfeeding or bottle feeding

• Assessing the mothers physical healing

• Helping to navigate the world of having a newborn

• In home metabolic screen, hearing screen and CCHD screen for baby at 24-48 hours.

• PAP smear and Pelvic floor assessment at 6-8 weeks postpartum

Schedule

• In HOME day 1, 3, 7, 2 weeks and 6 weeks

Pricing  

Full Fee, including all prenatal, birth and postpartum care: $5500.00

This fee does not include:

• Labs and ultrasounds (though we can bill your insurance for this)

• Newborn metabolic screening card

• Rhogam if you are Rh-

• Supplies for your postpartum recovery at home

Insurance reimbursement is challenging to obtain at this time in the state of Michigan for out of hospital births.We suggest you contact your insurance carrier to see if they cover home birth. Because of this, we require you to be paid in full by 35 weeks. You may work with our biller to obtain a verification of benefits and to bill for your birth.

Araya is assisted by other community midwives and birth assistants depending on where you live.

Kind words from clients…

“Araya has been a true gem of wisdom and support for me and my family. We were honored to work with Araya throughout our pregnancy, labor & postpartum. Her balance of in depth knowledge and overwhelming compassion created a sacred trust between us. I will be forever thankful for her calming presence during our beautiful birth.”

~ Sage, mama to Samaya

“Araya was one of my three midwives at both of my daughter's births, and a gift to me every day that I could spend with her!  Her gentle and empathetic spirit soothed me into speaking my story, and accepting wisdom for the journey ahead.  She made me feel like I could find the strength in myself to walk into this oh so intense time!  She brought so much passion, information and education to my prenatal process too.  At my birthing time, she was sensitive, informative and so caring for me in my intense time.  She really has a love, joy and passion for midwifery, and she is also incredibly focused on doing a great job of the medical care part of it all.  She made me feel safe, listened to and protected- and I am so grateful that she was there for the two most beautiful days of my life!  She is a truly gifted and devoted midwife, and any family would be lucky to have her there at their birthing time.”

~Meghan, mama to Selah and Adira

"We felt very lucky to have Araya on our birth team!  Looking back, it really feels like the Universe was looking out for me by bringing us together.  She approached every aspect of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period with strength, grace, and a nurturing embrace that held our whole family as we journeyed from a couple, got to know our baby in the womb, and passed through the sacred doors to bring our son Earthside.  I think what stands out the most is how we were all so held in Araya's love and grounded strength along this journey.  I looked forward to every appointment and felt relieved when Araya arrived on the day my labor started.  I know I shouted for Araya to hold my hand as my husband got to be n position to cradle baby at the final push. She was so helpful in sharing her herbal knowledge as well, which was huge in my own recovery and as I navigated breastfeeding.  Thank you!!"

~Mary, mama to Bennet

Contact Us

Two Hearted Midwifery and the Traverse City Birth Center welcomes ALL families regardless of where you come from, who you love, or what you believe.

Complete the form below to inquire about services and set up a free 1 hour consultation to see if home birth with Two Hearted Midwifery is a good fit for you and your growing family!

Office and Birth Center Located:

822 Cass street, Traverse City