Although the midwifery profession is often associated with antiquated customs and pre-industrial civilization, they still exist today; and they are thriving! In fact, the midwifery profession has picked up steam in recent times, with even celebrities opting for at-home care over a traditional hospital or OB-GYN setting. Travel midwifery is a unique adventure, and we customize care to each client and their specific circumstances. Our base fee is affordable, but it is always our goal to make midwifery care attainable to anyone who desires it. We at LEC are willing to work with potential clients on a case-to-case basis if this fee is out of reach. We will try to determine a price that makes everyone feel comfortable and respected, while ensuring that all travel, lodging, and necessary expenses are covered. Please do not let price hold you back from reaching out to us!
Prenatal appointments are performed via telehealth methods such as Zoom and WhatsApp. Depending on what resources are available to you in your local community, we may send a prenatal kit that includes items such as a doppler, gel, and blood pressure cuff so that we can provide the highest level of prenatal care possible. Based on your history, we will decide on a time period of roughly 2-4 weeks near your due date when we will come to you. In the rare instance that you go into labor before our midwife is able to arrive, we will decide what method of support you prefer and this is discussed well before your due date. Clients have chosen to go to their closest hospital for delivery, having us support them through their labor and delivery via video calls, or labor unattended and call only if needed. Regardless of the decision that you make, we will continue to make ourselves available to you for support and will still come for postpartum and newborn care and support. Much like everything in birth, flexibility is key! If you're searching for a traveling midwife to support you, your baby, your family, and your birthing choices and decisions, reach out to us and let's talk! We can set up a video call to go to into more detail about the process and what it would look like for your specific situation, as well as answer any questions that you may have.