Birthing a child (or multiple children!) and becoming a parent are not necessarily intuitive in all aspects.

We help you build your confidence in your ability to birth and care for your child(ren), and we help you care for yourself, too. Most parents feel overwhelmed at some point during labor and in the first days, weeks, or months after having a baby/babies, and many of us don’t have people in our lives who have seen childbirth hundreds of times and who can calm and empower us in labor. We also don’t usually have communities helping us rest, recover, and learn after childbirth–as women have had throughout much of history.

It absolutely is normal to need help during and after having a baby. It takes a village to raise a child, and most parents could use at least a little “village” once in a while.

We accept secure electronic bank transfers (electronic checks), paper checks, and credit cards, and we try to work with everyone’s budget. If you feel we are a good fit for your family, please let us know if our rates are prohibitive for your situation.

We are open to payment plans and possibly other arrangements. We offer gift certificates as well; put Better Beginnings on your registry or gift wish list (try babyli.st or Marabou Services – Postpartum Gift Registry), and be sure to mention our services to grandparents or friends and family who are out-of-town!

People who want to help but live far away can pay for some support from a postpartum doula.

Finally, we offer discounted pricing for teen moms, adoptive parents, active-duty military families, and birth mothers who are placing their babies for adoption. Please contact us if you are in one of these situations.

Unfortunately, we cannot directly bill health insurance for our services. However, many families are able to be partially reimbursed by their health insurance or completely reimbursed by their HSA/FSA accounts. If your visit includes specific breastfeeding support and counseling, typically health insurance will cover those portions of service.