Our home birth service is designed to educate, prepare, and empower you for the birthing experience you desire.
Our focus is on prevention to avoid intervention.
By creating a nurturing space built on trust and open communication,
we ensure every family feels deeply supported each step of the way.
Prenatal Care
We provide one-hour appointments dedicated to building connections, addressing your questions, ensuring your baby’s health, and identifying any potential risk factors. -Gold Standard prenatal schedule every four weeks initially, every two weeks at the start of your 3rd trimester, then weekly at the end of your pregnancy -Home visit at 37 weeks to prepare for what you will need during and after your birthing time
Postpartum Care
Your postpartum is sacred and is an extension of pregnancy, often referred to as the 4th trimester. We prefer you to stay home in those first weeks for optimal rest, healing and bonding with your baby. -Initial postpartum follow-up visit in your home within 24-48 hours of giving birth. -Office visits as needed, with standard two week & six week visit after delivery -Discussion and guidance for breast and bottle feeding options -Newborn exam with administration of routine medications, if medications are opted for -Newborn screenings, including metabolic screening and congenital cardiac heart defect screening -Legal documentation of the birth, filing of birth certificate, and social security card
Labs and Ultrasounds
We perform vaginal cultures, pap smears, blood draws including genetic screens and urine tests all in house during your visit. -Majority of standard labs are covered by your insurance. If uninsured, we have special pricing with Quest Labs and Unity Genetics. Usually the out of pocket expense would range between $300-$400 for all labs. -Non-diagnostic "sneak peak" ultrasounds included in office, upon request -One diagnostic ultrasound between 18-22 weeks, that is performed at our office or in home
For many clients, choosing to birth at home is a testament to their inherent trust in the birthing process. Home is where infants receive their optimal microbiome seeding, surrounded by the familiar bacteria of their household to build a foundation for lifelong health. It's a space that allows mothers and babies to thrive with proper nourishment, care and rest.
With the utmost of care and watchful eye of our midwife team, we coach, support, soothe and help empower your family in this transformative experience. In ensuring the safety of mom and baby, we bring all of the medical supplies and equipment that are routinely available in a birth center setting. In addition, as water can aid tremendously in relaxation during natural birth, we encourage the use of birth tubs and help to facilitate that process.
Home Birth
Birth is an opportunity to honor your innate wisdom. Giving birth at home allows you to labor and birth in a familiar surrounding - having total control in temperature, lighting, sound, the ability to eat/drink as desired, and who is present for the birth of your baby. Disturbances are minimized and the environment feels wholly yours. -Active labor monitoring of vital signs and baby’s heart tones using a hand-held doppler -Birth pool lending service -Birth kit given at 37 weeks with essentials for labor and postpartum -A midwife assistant to maintain order and cleanliness of the birth space, assist the midwife at time of delivery, disinfect and deflate the pool, keep the birth team (You too, Dad!) hydrated and nourished, and will even do a load of laundry -On-site emergency equipment and medications including IV fluids and resuscitation equipment The only thing better than a midwife is a team of midwives. During your time in care, you will rotate prenatal and postpartum care with 2-3 licensed certified professional midwives. Our well-balanced on-call schedule ensures that you receive safe and well-rested care.
Water Support During Labor
Waterbirth is a calming, natural option we offer at no extra cost for home births. Many families find it helpful for comfort, pain relief, and a gentle welcome for baby. We bring the Birth Pool in a Box Professional Mini, along with a new disposable liner and fishy net. You will need to provide a drinking water safe hose for filling and draining. You are welcome to use the tub for labor, birth, or both.
Lactation Support
Breastfeeding is the biological norm. It is the gold standard for infant feeding and we’re here to help you thrive in it. Our care continues after birth with hands-on lactation support to help you and your baby settle into feeding with confidence. We offer: -Latch assessments -Weighted feeds -Personalized guidance to support milk supply and feeding goals Whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, or navigating supplementation, we meet you where you are—with compassion and evidence-based care. We also welcome all clients to our: 1:1 Lactation class Free Monthly Lactation Support Group Free Weekly Motherhood Circle These gatherings offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to connect, share, and receive support from both professionals and fellow mothers. You're not alone in this. We're with you, every step of the way.
Supportive Extras Included in Your Care with Full Circle
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24/7 On-Call Midwife Support
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Client handbook
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Handwoven Rebozo (from rural Mexico)
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Complete home birth supply kit
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Professional-grade birth pool (just provide a hose!)
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One comprehensive anatomy ultrasound
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In-home postpartum support
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Full lactation support during the immediate postpartum period
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Birth and postpartum education resources
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Holistic care including nutrition guidance, herbal support, and natural remedies
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Nourishing, homemade organic herbal teas and snacks offered throughout your care
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Fourth Trimester Herbal Bath / Sitz Bath
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Community nourishment such as Motherhood Circles and Lactation Groups
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Complimentary access to our babywearing lending library
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Ongoing text/phone support postpartum
Financial investment: $8000
We know healthcare costs can be confusing, so we aim to keep things straightforward. Our fee covers full midwifery care including prenatal visits, home birth support, and postpartum care for you and your baby. A $1000 non-refundable deposit is due at your first scheduled prenatal visit to reserve your place on our calendar. The remaining balance is due by 36 weeks, when we begin our on-call availability for your birth. We accept ACH, cash, and credit cards. Please note that credit card payments include a standard 3.5% processing fee.
Additional Fees
The following services are not included in our fee, and may be covered by insurance.
- lab processing
- follow-up ultrasounds
- prescription medications
- appointments with other healthcare providers as necessary
Discounts
Receive a $400 discount if you hire an experienced doula, are a military family, if you have a professional photographer that will allow me to use photos for marketing and education, are a first responder or pay in full at your initial visit. One discount per client.
Sliding Scale
Just like you might budget for a wedding, holiday, or meaningful vacation, birth is a major life event that deserves thoughtful investment. At Full Circle, we believe every person deserves access to midwifery care and cost should never be a barrier. We proudly offer a sliding scale for families in need. Please email us to request our sliding scale and see how we can help!
Insurance
We are considered out-of-network providers with all insurance companies. Most plans have high deductibles making it a small difference to pay out of pocket for your care. We work with insurance companies for reimbursement purposes only. Because every insurance plan has different benefits and different pay schedules, we collect our fees upfront and refer to a home birth billing specialist who works directly with our clients to get back the best possible reimbursement.
Prefer to be seen at home?
Majority of your visits can occur in the home for a travel fee. Home visits available for those who reside in DeLand, Lake Mary, Sanford, Orange City, DeBary, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Mount Dora, Eustis, and many more communities throughout Volusia, Seminole, and Lake Counties.
