Are you a healthy pregnant woman who wants to participate actively in your birth with a nonmedical approach? If this describes you, the Fairfax Home Birth is your perfect match! Many moms choose home birth for many reasons, including safety, comfort, family, empowerment, and support. All of these needs are met at Fairfax Home Birth.
Story Jones is not only a Certified Nurse Midwife, but she also has had five children of her own born at home, so she really knows her stuff! She believes that women should feel at ease giving birth at home, and they want you to be heard, educated, and truly “at home” every step of the way. Fairfax Home Birth offers prenatal, labor, and birth care, initial newborn care, and postpartum care. They also offer water births, about 30% of all moms choose this option, and you can easily rent or buy a birth tub for your birthing experience.
One of the best parts of the Fairfax Home Birth is that you can have whatever you want, whoever you want, and whenever you want because it will all be chosen by you. Since it is in your home. Story will provide the Certified Nurse Midwife and a birth assistant; you can have anyone, including family, friends, and even a doula, for extra support. You will have Story on your side the minute you find out you are expecting. She will conduct in-home visits every trimester for screenings, tests, and measurements to ensure that you and your baby are growing healthy and happy.
Having your baby at home means having a peaceful, family-centered postpartum. Additionally, Story will stay after the baby is born to help with breastfeeding and ensure the baby is doing well. She will then see you in your home a couple of days after birth. This visit ensures everything is going well and to see how you are recovering. Additionally, you will finalize any paperwork for birth certificates and whatnot. You then will receive a visit a few weeks after birth to ensure everything is going as perfectly as it should be. You can continue to go to Fairfax Home Birth for annual OBGYN exams or gynecological care as needed. Story is as available to postpartum clients as she is for pregnant clients. So no matter what you need, Fairfax Home Birth will support and care throughout your pregnancy journey.
The midwifery package for a home birth includes prenatal care, labor, a birth assistant, initial newborn care, and postpartum care. Postpartum care occurs immediately after the birth with home visits in subsequent days, and later in the office. Additional out-of-pocket costs associated with home birth are childbirth classes, a doula (especially recommended for first births), and birth supplies. There are many ways to pay for the Fairfax Home Birth experience. Surprisingly, many plans cover a Certified Nurse Midwife. Also, you can expect reimbursement for your out-of-network benefits. Story will help you with running a verification of benefits before you even begin. So you know that you will be covered with no surprises.
From prenatal care to birth and delivery, to postpartum care, and even routine gynecological services, Story with Fairfax Home Birth is here to help. Reach out to them via phone, email, or directly on their website to schedule your FREE consultation today!
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