Home Birth FAQ
What is a Home Birth?
Home birth is defined as giving birth to a baby in your place of residence. Home birth can be planned (87% of U.S. home births) or unplanned (13%)...
Who gives birth at home?
Women in the US choose to give birth at home for a number of different reasons. There are a number of benefits associated with giving birth at home...
Who is good candidate for home birth?
There is a lot of controversy over who should be eligible to give birth at home. Many countries have standardized “lists” of what makes a woman a good...
What are some reasons women and families choose home birth?
In a 2009 study, Boucher et al. interviewed 160 women who had a home birth in the U.S. and asked them why they chose a home birth. Reasons that...
Is home birth right for everyone?
No. Homebirth is not right for everyone. Parents who choose a home birth must engage in a much higher level of preparation, responsibility, and involvement...
What kind of prenatal care do you recieve if you plan on having a home birth?
Women who plan a home birth with a midwife generally receive care that is based on the midwifery model of care. The midwifery model of care sees...
How much does a home birth cost?
The cost of home birth can vary considerably depending on your geographic location. Home birth may or may not be covered by health insurance...
What kind of supplies do you have to have on hand?
Supplies that the mother and her partner need to gather beforehand include clean towels, washcloths, 1 set of bed sheets that can get messy, a waterproof...
What does the midwife bring to the birth?
The midwife brings an RN assistant. The supplies that a midwife brings varies from midwife to midwife, but the basics may include...
What interventions can a midwife make at a home birth?
Midwives do have a host of other clinical skills that they can use, depending on their scope of practice, training, and licensure. In general, home birth midwives...
What are the reasons a mother might have to be transferred to a hospital?
It is important for home birth parents to plan for the possibility of a transfer to the hospital. A study of 5,418 U.S. women who gave birth at home under...
Do the parents have to clean up the mess?
Midwives do much of the work ahead of time by protecting your floors and furniture with waterproof drop cloths and with the same blue “chux” pads that are...
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Testimonials
Tiffany is a highly knowledgeable nurse midwife who provides wonderful quality care in a peaceful way (especially for an anxious first-time mom-to-be)! As a health care provider myself, I knew I did not want a hospital birth, but care with a strong medical basis was important. Tiffany was exactly what we were looking for! She provided exceptional prenatal and postpartum care! I always felt heard during our sessions and felt comfortable asking Tiffany anything and EVERYTHING! She was extremely encouraging during my delivery and had an excellent team right alongside her
Alyssa Brown
My husband was so hesitant with having a home birth at first, but when we went to our consult with Tiffany she put all his worries at ease! After we left there we felt no need to even go to the other consult we knew this was the right fit for us! Lauren delivered my sweet little guy and it was such a wonderful experience. The support and encouragement I received was something I’ve never found anywhere else. These ladies go above and beyond and are with you every step of the way! I highly recommended them and I plan to come back for our next baby!
Brianna McKee
When we started looking into doctors and birth centers, we quickly realized that our options were pretty limited here in the Springs. When we found Tiffany she listened to our story and we quickly connected with her, her energy, and all that she shared with us. I walked out and immediately knew she was the one to guide us on this journey! On the day of delivery she showed up and two and a half hours later our little girl entered the world. She was brilliant and provided relief when I needed it most, made me feel safe and secure, and strong and capable the entire time. I am so appreciative!
Melissa Lenz
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