Midwifery
Personalized prenatal & birth care focusing on your overall wellness so you can feel confident in birthing your baby.
From pregnancy to birth, you deserve holistic, personalized, and informed care.
Whether you are planning a homebirth, a non-medicated hospital birth, or have a complex pregnancy that requires more medicalized care, navigate your journey with an evidence-based, natural & herbal solutions-centered prenatal care plan to give your baby the best start in life.
"A woman in birth is at once her most powerful and most vulnerable. But any woman who has birthed unhindered understands that we are stronger than we know."
- Marci Macari
The midwife and her team of birth professionals will work with you to optimize your overall health in your pregnancy by providing guidance on improving your physical, mental, and social well-being, so you can confidently and joyfully bring your baby into the world.
Our Philosophy: Evidence-based, holistic, preventative, functional pregnancy-based care.
We recognize the profound impact pregnancy has on your body and the lifelong implications it holds for both you and your baby. Within the limited time we have during pregnancy, we prioritize understanding the root causes of your symptoms to ensure your and your baby’s well-being and safety, optimize your health, and give your baby a strong foundation from birth.
Personalized Care Options
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Homebirth
For healthy, normal pregnancies, homebirth is a beautiful option to bring your child into the world.
30-60 minute prenatal appointments
Waterbirth option
Childbirth education materials
Personalized care plans are available to support you through your 4th trimester, including CST
Please review the following documents, and the FAQ section of this page before requesting a consultation:
☰ Homebirth Service Contract
☰ Homebirth Safety Screening
☰ Insurance Disclosure
☰ Financial Agreement
☰ PRIMIP/VBAC Financial Agreement
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Prenatal Care & Birth Support
For women who are planning a non-medicated hospital birth, or who have a more complex pregnancy and would still like holistic prenatal care and guidance, we would love to create a personalized care plan with you. We offer (but are not limited to):
Work alongside, with, or refer to an OB
Confirmation of pregnancy ultrasound, Sneak Peek gender testing, Unity Screening genetic testing
Childbirth education materials, Pelvic floor labor preparation, 4th trimester planning
Birth doula service
Please review the FAQ section of this page before requesting a consultation.
Prenatal care starting at $200 per appointment
Doula services starting at $800
FAQs
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In our practice, midwifery care centers around personalization and building strong relationships. During our 30-60 minute appointments, we prioritize open discussions and getting to know each other better. We start by addressing topics that matter most to you, focusing on your specific needs and concerns at each stage of pregnancy. Armed with relevant information and guidance, we aim to help you feel your best and address any discomforts or worries you may have.
Throughout the weeks and months, we assist you in creating a birth plan and postpartum plan, assembling a birth kit, and optimizing your nutrition by discussing food choices, lab results, and lifestyle adjustments. Our appointments cover a wide range of topics, providing comprehensive care. Typically, we spend around 10-15 minutes taking vital signs for both mama and baby, guiding you to understand what's normal, what to expect, and how to maintain optimal well-being.
We incorporate craniosacral therapy (CST) into prenatal care, giving each mom suggestions for how CST can help them, and offering treatment as needed.
Many moms continue to see the midwife through the 4th trimester for newborn CST.
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There are three classifications of midwives in the United States: Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), Certified Professional MIdwives (CPMs), and Traditional Midwives. When you interview your potential midwives, it’s important that you ask about their level of education, training, skill, and experience.
Kristy is a CPM, and registered preceptor with the North American Registry of Midwives. She follows evidence-based practices and international standards for midwifery care.
In the state of Pennsylvania, there is no licensure for certified professional midwives. As such, Kristy‘s practice encompasses a traditional midwife approach focused on preventative health and herbal approach to wellness.
Learn more about Kristy here.
Learn more about the types of midwives in the US, and their differences here.
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Our service fee for homebirth starts at $5,000. Homebirth service fees for first time moms and VBAC moms start at $6,000. First time moms and VBAC moms receive extended pregnancy support, childbirth education, a doula, and additional support by birth assistants, and an additional home visit with labor support around 30 weeks.
Labwork, ultrasounds, supplements/herbs are billed separately. We can offer cash options for labwork for clients without insurance.
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We do not bill insurance on your behalf. All fees are due in full prior to your expected due date (see our financial agreement and payment options for specific details).
If you have medical insurance, we can provide you with a global invoice (“superbill”) approximately 2 weeks after your birth. You may then complete a claim request with your insurance carrier to seek reimbursement. Additional itemized invoices will be provided with a service fee of $25.
Learn more about why we do not accept health insurance here.
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We can tailor your care to what’s best and preferable for you. For some, that means seeing us and an OB for your prenatal care. For others, it might mean seeing us for prenatals and transferring into the hospital system around 34 weeks and having a member of our team serve as their doula for a hospital birth.
We offer full support, if needed, or, just fill-in-the-gaps. Some clients even prefer to see us only once per trimester.
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We recommend blood panels in the first and third trimester, a food-based glucose tolerance test in the second trimester, and GBS screening at 36/37 weeks.
Optional and available are also Sneak Peek gender testing, and Unity Screening genetic testing.
Labs and ultrasounds are referred, and billed separately. We have cash discount options for clients without insurance.
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A midwife's scope of care in a planned out-of-hospital, community-based birth is best suited for clients with low-risk pregnancies. To ensure safety during homebirth, we closely monitor bloodwork and lab results throughout pregnancy, working with you to optimize your and your baby's health and wellness.
Sometimes, it becomes necessary for a birth plan to change, and a hospital birth may be in the best interest of either the mother or the baby. In such cases, we consult with trusted medical providers, assist you in preparing for a hospital birth, and send a member of our team to the hospital as a doula to support you throughout your labor.
For more information regarding payments and refunds in these cases, please see our Financial Agreement.
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There will be a minimum of two attendants and a maximum of four.
We strongly believe in undisturbed birth while providing appropriate monitoring according to the Midwifery Model of Care. Kristy, our primary midwife, attends all births alongside her assistant, Brittany. On occasion, Kristy may have an apprentice (Student Midwife) joining her at births.
For first-time moms and VBACs, we bring a second assistant. Additionally, most waterbirths are supported by an extra assistant to assist with post-birth cleanup.
Please keep in mind that not all team members will be in the room with you the entire time, allowing you privacy during your birthing experience.
Learn more about the Harrisburg Midwife & Wellness team.
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We publish our client outcomes statistics each year for full transparency.
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The midwife, Kristy, operates on a Caseload Midwifery model, limiting clients based on availability and providing dedicated time per month. The midwifery practice is a family-operated business. Kristy runs the practice with the assistance of her apprentices and assistants: Naomi, Lauryn, Brittany, and Niamh (of which all but Brittany are her daughters). They support multiple births, around 3-5 per month. Balancing demands is crucial to ensure high-quality care and her own well-being.
To maintain this quality and prevent "caregiver burnout," specific communication guidelines have been established.
You’ll have monthly appointments up to 32 weeks, then every other week.
Between appointments, you can contact Kristy through the chart email for non-urgent issues.
You can request additional appointments to discuss any concerns for an extra fee.
For emergencies, like bleeding, pre-term labor, or water breaking, you can call and use line 1.
If we want to find safe alternatives to obstetrics, we must rediscover midwifery. To rediscover midwifery is the same as giving back childbirth to women. Imagine the future if surgical teams were at the service of the midwives and the women instead of controlling them.
- Michel Odent
Request a Midwifery Consultation
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to read the above page in its entirety, including the homebirth documents and FAQ, prior to requesting a consultation.
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