$5,000+flat rate · Prenatal and Postpartum Care Only - Birth Within a Hospital package
About Brittney
My philosophy as a midwife is rooted in both extensive personal experience and dedicated education. As a mother of five boys, including two natural births, one of which was born at home, I've lived through the very experiences I now guide others through. This invaluable perspective, combined with my Associate's in Midwifery from the MEAC Accredited Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and a Bachelor's from Texas Tech, has equipped me to serve as a midwife since 2022. I believe in fostering a supportive environment where birthing individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to make informed choices throughout their pregnancy and birth journey.
Begin your journey to parenthood with our comprehensive, holistic Pregnancy & Postpartum Care Package, designed to provide you with continuous, personalized support every step of the way. We blend the best of holistic midwifery with an organized obstetric schedule, ensuring both your physical and mental well-being and the safety of your baby are prioritized.
What's Included:
-Personalized, One-Hour Prenatal Appointments: From your initial visit through to the final weeks, each prenatal appointment is a full hour, allowing ample time for thorough discussions, comprehensive physical assessments, and personalized education. We follow a standard obstetric schedule, ensuring all necessary screenings and check-ups are seamlessly integrated into your care, while providing the unhurried attention characteristic of holistic midwifery.
-Expert Birth Attendance by Two Qualified Providers: When your special day arrives, you'll be supported by not one, but two experienced and qualified providers. This dedicated team ensures continuous monitoring, emotional support, and the highest standard of care throughout your labor and birth, all seamlessly covered within your package cost.
-Extensive Postpartum Support (3 Visits, 1 In-Home!): Our commitment to your well-being extends well beyond delivery. This package includes three essential postpartum visits to support your recovery and help you confidently transition into parenthood. One of these vital visits will be conducted in the comfort and privacy of your own home, offering convenience and a relaxed environment for addressing your needs and those of your newborn. The remaining two visits will be held at our clinic, allowing for comprehensive check-ups and ongoing support.
Experience the difference of care that truly nurtures you – mind, body, and spirit – throughout your unique journey to welcoming your new arrival.
$7,500USD · Flat rate
Prenatal and Postpartum Care Only - Birth Within a Hospital
This Prenatal & Postpartum Care Package, designed to provide you with continuous, provides personalized support every step of your pregnancy, with plans to birth within a hospital setting. We blend the best of holistic midwifery with an organized obstetric schedule, ensuring both your well-being and the safety of your baby are prioritized. This plan is ideal for families who may not be comfortable in a community setting but want holistic and attentive care throughout their pregnancy. It is recommended that you also work with a doula for support within the hospital setting.
What's Included:
Personalized, One-Hour Prenatal Appointments: From your initial visit through to the final weeks, each prenatal appointment is a full hour. This allows ample time for thorough discussions, comprehensive physical assessments, and personalized education. We follow a standard obstetric schedule, ensuring all necessary screenings and check-ups are seamlessly integrated into your care, while providing the unhurried attention characteristic of holistic midwifery.
Extensive Postpartum Support (3 Visits, 1 In-Home!): Our commitment to your well-being extends well beyond delivery. This package includes three essential postpartum visits to support your recovery and help you confidently transition into parenthood. One of these vital visits will be conducted in the comfort and privacy of your own home, offering convenience and a relaxed environment for addressing your needs and those of your newborn. The remaining two visits will be held at our clinic, allowing for comprehensive check-ups and ongoing support.
Experience the difference of care that truly nurtures you – mind, body, and spirit – throughout your unique journey to welcoming your new arrival.
$5,000USD · Flat rate
What to expect
Choosing Nascence Midwifery Services means opting for truly holistic and continuous care throughout your pregnancy, birth, and beyond. We offer both supportive home birth care and the comforting environment of community birth center care, allowing you to select the setting that feels right for your family. From your very first appointment, you'll experience personalized prenatal care crafted to meet your individual health and wellness goals. Post-birth, our extensive postpartum services provide crucial guidance and nurturing, helping you navigate the joys and challenges of early parenthood with confidence and ease.
Reviews for Brittney Clay
5.02 reviews
5.0
My pregnancy/birth plus postpartum journey and experience with Brittney has been exceptional. I’m so glad I got connected to her. Brittney is caring, a great listener, flexible, understanding, and overall provided my family and I an excellent service as my midwife. We connected off the rip and I’ve enjoyed our time together; she has truly become someone I feel comfortable turning to if I need anything or have concerns even after our visits have come to a close. After having my baby boy, she was there for me regarding all the questions and concerns I had with her very timely responses. We had great conversations, she provided great suggestions/advice, flexible when appointments had to change, helped me feel in control of my experience and so much more. If you are looking for a midwife to guide you through your pregnancy journey to meet your baby, Brittney Clay is definitely the RIGHT ONE for you! I absolutely love her😭💕
— Cynthia G.
5.0
Brittney is the ultimate in personable, customized prenatal and labor and delivery care. Completely able to assuage any fears or concerns with her plethora of knowledge on all things pregnancy and birth and as holistically and naturally as possible! One baby in a birth center and one baby at home, I would deliver all my babies with them and recommend all my friends do as well!
— Amanda S.
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
Apprenticeship at a high volume birth center (2021)
Birth Doula Certification (2019)
Certified Professional Midwife through NARM (2022)
Midwifery Licensure - Texas (2022)
Education
Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Texas Tech University (2012)
Associates of Midwifery - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (2021)
Languages
English
Credentials
CPMLM
Specialties
Abnormal BleedingAbnormal Uterine BleedingAdolescent GynecologyAdvanced Maternal AgeAnxietyAnxiety and DepressionAttachment problemsAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)BabywearingBirth and Lactation Birth AssistantBirth DoulaBirth SupportBirth TraumaBreastfeeding Assistance and SupportBreastfeeding SupportBreech BirthChildbirth EducationChildhood Growth and DevelopmentEarly Parenting EducatorEvidence-Based CareExclusive Pumping/Bottle FeedingFamily PlanningGenetic TestingGrief and LossHAES (Health at Every Size) ApproachHealthy EatingHerbal Postpartum CareHome BirthHospital BirthLabor DoulaLabor MonitriceLGBTQ+Maternal Fetal PositioningMidwife SupportMindfulnessMultiplesNatural BirthNatural ChildbirthNeonatal-Perinatal MedicineNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramNewborn CareNewborn ExamNewborn PrepNewborn ScreeningNipple and Breast PainNutritional CounselingParentingParenting SupportPerinatal and Infant LossPerinatal Anxiety and DepressionPerinatal Mood DisordersPostpartum AdjustmentPostpartum CarePostpartum LifePreconceptionPregnancy LossPrenatal CarePrenatal LifePreventative CareRelaxation TechniquesScreening for Cervical and Breast CancerSexual HealthSexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing and TreatmentSibling PreparationStress ManagementSupport during Labor, Birth, and PostpartumSupport in Pregnancy LossTeenagersVaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)Water birthWell-Woman Care
Frequently asked questions
What is Community Birth?
Community birth refers to planned births that take place outside of a hospital setting, typically in a freestanding birth center or at home, with the support of a qualified midwife. It emphasizes a personalized, less interventional approach to labor and delivery, rooted in the idea that birth is a natural, physiological process.
What is a Midwife and What Kind of Care do They Provide?
A midwife is a licensed healthcare professional specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as the sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives. Midwives provide comprehensive care for low-risk pregnancies, including prenatal appointments, labor and delivery support, and extensive postpartum care for both parent and newborn. They often emphasize education, shared decision-making, and a holistic approach to wellness.
What is a CPM?
A CPM (Certified Professional Midwife) focuses specifically on out-of-hospital birth (home and birth center). Their training typically involves a combination of academic study and apprenticeship, followed by a national certification exam. Their scope of practice may vary by state. My education consists of a bachelor's in interdisciplinary studies including focuses in human development and family studies and psychology from Texas Tech University along with an associates degree in Midwifery from MEAC accredited Southwest Wisconsin State University.
Is Community Birth Safe?
For healthy individuals with low-risk pregnancies, planned community births (home or birth center) with a qualified midwife are widely recognized as a safe option. Research indicates comparable outcomes to hospital births for low-risk pregnancies. Safety is paramount, and midwives are highly trained to monitor for complications and initiate a transfer to a hospital if necessary.
How do you Determine if I'm a Good Candidate for Community Birth?
Our care begins with a thorough health history and comprehensive assessment to determine if you meet the criteria for a low-risk pregnancy. Factors considered include your overall health, any pre-existing conditions, previous birth history, and the progress of your current pregnancy. We maintain a collaborative relationship with local hospitals and specialists to ensure seamless transfer of care if any risk factors arise.
What Happens if there is an Emergency or Complication in Community Birth?
Midwives are extensively trained to recognize and manage emergent situations. We carry essential medical equipment and medications. In the event of a complication requiring a higher level of medical intervention, we have established protocols for safe and timely transfer to a nearby hospital, where your care will be seamlessly handed over to our collaborating physicians. Your safety and the safety of your baby are always our top priority.
Can I have Pain Management Within the Community Birth Setting?
Community birth settings typically focus on physiological birth and comfort measures that do not involve pharmaceutical pain relief like epidurals. Your midwife will offer a wide range of comfort techniques, including hydrotherapy, massage, position changes, aromatherapy, and continuous emotional support. If you desire or require pharmaceutical pain relief, a hospital transfer would be necessary.
What Makes Midwifery Prenatal Appointments Different than with an OB?
Our prenatal appointments are designed to be thorough and unhurried. Each session is scheduled for one hour, allowing ample time for comprehensive physical assessments, emotional check-ins, extensive education, and answering all your questions. We believe in building a strong relationship based on trust and shared decision-making.
What Does Postpartum Care Entail?
Our extensive postpartum care is a cornerstone of our services. We provide three postpartum visits to support your recovery and help you transition into parenthood. This includes one in-home visit within the first few days, follow-up visits at our clinic, lactation support, newborn care assessment, emotional well-being check-ins, screening for postpartum mood disorders, along with congenital heart disease screening and metabolic screenings for your newborn. We're here to ensure you feel confident and supported during this vital period.
How Does Billing and Insurance Work for Midwifery Services
We understand that understanding costs is important. We offer self-pay options and can provide a superbill for reimbursement and also offer financing through Credee if you need to extend your payments beyond the typical 34-wk payoff period. We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm your specific coverage for out-of-hospital birth and midwifery services. along with what your out of pocket expenses will be after covering your provider and hospital fees with an 80/20 plan. We find that these fees are usually comparable to out of pocket costs in the community setting, but do not provide the level of care you will receive with a midwife. We are also available to help you navigate this process if you have any questions.
Can My Family Be Involved in my Prenatal, Birth and Postpartum Experience?
Absolutely! Community birth strongly embraces family involvement. We encourage your partner, children (if appropriate), and other chosen support people to be an active part of your prenatal care and your birth experience at whatever level YOU desire. We will discuss your preferences and create a birth plan that includes your loved ones through your prenatal period.
How much does Brittney charge?
Brittney's Prenatal and Postpartum Care Only - Birth Within a Hospital package is $5,000 USD, flat rate. Brittney lists 2 packages in all.