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1- i plan to have a water birth at home. 2- hopefully someone who takes insurance or $1,000. 3- i want an unmedicated , relaxing, stress free birth, with someone who can help me through the breathing & positions.

We have recently found out we are pregnant with our second child. We had a successful home birth with our daughter in July 2024, and would like to try for a home water birth this time around! I would like to find a local midwife that provides prenatal and postnatal care as well as birthing support.

I’d like to have an at home birth. I’d like to be able to move freely, have extended cord clamping, and optional birthing positions. No medications. $2000

1. Women’s and Babies Hospital in Lancaster 2. Natural birth

I’m planning a hospital birth and am deciding between Phoenixville Hospital, Paoli Hospital, or Chester County Hospital. I would like an estimate of the cost for prenatal care and delivery with a midwife. Is my insurance accepted, and what would my out-of-pocket expenses likely be? Birth plan and preferences for your reference: Labor & Pain Management: • Prefer non-medical pain relief first: walking, changing positions, hydrotherapy (shower/bath), breathing techniques. • Intermittent fetal monitoring preferred over continuous, unless medically indicated. • Avoid routine interventions (induction, episiotomy, continuous IV fluids) unless medically necessary. • Open to midwife/OB guidance if complications arise. Delivery Preferences: • Upright positions, hands-and-knees, or side-lying for pushing. • Immediate skin-to-skin with baby after birth. • Delayed cord clamping. • Gentle delivery techniques for both mother and baby. Newborn Care: • Breastfeeding as soon as possible. • Limit unnecessary newborn procedures.

Looking into my options in case I am not needing another C-section. I’m scared of labor and never even had contractions with my first. Would like to try vbac but not sure if this baby will be big like my first so it makes me nervous. I’d like to try unmedicated, natural birth but I’m terrified of it.

New mother in need of guidance and education pertaining to all things birth. I’m not sure where I want to give birth but I have lots of questions about my options. I want an epidural free birth with minimal intervention in a quiet calm space

Wanting to have an at home birth Hopefully can use my insurance Wanting someone who is dedicated to me

I need a Christian midwife near me. Someone who prays, & believes in Jesus.

Hospital birth $700 budget Normal delivery with epidural

Birth center As natural and low intervention as possible

I plane to give birth at home, reasonable budget for middle class new time parents

Hospital birth Birth Plan for Lauren Brady Patient Name: Lauren Brady Estimated Due Date: May 21, 2025 Facility: St. Luke’s University Hospital – Allentown Support Person: Connor Brady (Husband) Visitation Preference: Immediate family members only, after delivery ⸻ I. Labor Environment and General Preferences • The patient requests a calm, quiet, and minimally staffed environment during labor and delivery. • The patient requests freedom of movement and the ability to change positions as desired throughout labor. • A birthing ball should be available and encouraged for comfort and positioning. • Intermittent fetal monitoring is preferred, provided maternal and fetal conditions are stable. • Routine cervical examinations are to be avoided unless clinically indicated or at the explicit request of the patient. ⸻ II. Pain Management • The patient intends to labor without pharmacologic pain management for as long as is tolerable. • The patient consents to epidural anesthesia if requested. • The care team is instructed not to offer pharmacologic pain relief unless initiated by the patient. ⸻ III. Labor Progression and Delivery • The patient does not consent to labor induction or augmentation with oxytocin (Pitocin) unless medically necessary. • The use of forceps or vacuum extraction is not authorized unless a life-threatening emergency for the mother or fetus occurs. • Non-pharmacologic methods (ambulation, position changes, nipple stimulation, etc.) should be attempted prior to medical augmentation if appropriate. • The patient may assume any position for pushing that feels most effective and comfortable. • The patient prefers spontaneous (non-coached) pushing. • The patient declines the use of a mirror or tactile stimulation of the fetal head during crowning. • The patient requests that the infant’s gender be announced by the partner (Connor Brady). • The patient declines partner umbilical cord cutting. • Delayed cord clamping is required until the cord is white and no longer pulsating. • The umbilical cord shall not be pulled or subjected to traction during placental delivery. • Perineal Management: In the event of perineal or vaginal tearing, the patient directs that natural tearing be allowed to occur. Under no circumstances is an episiotomy to be performed unless an immediate, life-threatening emergency arises and all less invasive options have been exhausted. ⸻ IV. Immediate Postpartum Care • The infant shall be placed directly on the mother’s chest for immediate skin-to-skin contact, provided both are medically stable. • Newborn assessments, weighing, and other routine procedures are to be delayed until after bonding and initiation of the first feeding. • The patient plans to exclusively pump breast milk, with potential supplemental formula as needed. • Pacifiers, bottles, or formula are not to be introduced unless medically indicated. ⸻ V. Newborn Care Preferences • The infant shall remain in the patient’s room at all times. No separation is permitted except in the event of a genuine medical emergency. • Vitamin K: Oral, preservative-free formulation only. • Erythromycin eye ointment: Declined. • Hepatitis B vaccine: Deferred to pediatrician’s office. • Circumcision: Approved but not to be performed in the hospital; procedure to be scheduled with a surgical urologist at a later date. ⸻ VI. Cesarean Section Contingency In the event a cesarean birth becomes necessary: • The patient requests that her husband, Connor Brady, be present in the operating room. • The patient declines the use of a clear drape or mirror during the procedure. • Immediate skin-to-skin contact with the infant is preferred in the operating or recovery room if maternal and infant conditions permit. • If the mother is unavailable, the newborn shall remain with Connor Brady at all times. ⸻ VII. Postpartum and Recovery • Visitor access shall be limited; nursing staff must obtain patient consent before permitting any visitors. • The environment should remain quiet and dimly lit to promote rest and recovery. • A lactation consultant should be provided prior to discharge to support exclusive pumping and establish milk supply. • The infant’s first bath shall be delayed. • No maternal-newborn separation shall occur except in the case of a legitimate medical emergency. • Postpartum vaginal examinations are to be limited and performed only when clinically indicated. • The patient’s partner may remain overnight, subject to hospital policy. • The first hour following birth (“golden hour”) shall be uninterrupted by visitors or nonessential procedures. • The patient requests early discharge if medically appropriate. ⸻ VIII. Additional Notes and Provider Requests • The patient requests that modesty be maintained to the greatest extent possible throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum care. • The patient declines the participation of medical students or residents in her care. • The patient requests female OB/GYN providers whenever possible.

I would like to have a water birth in my own home. I’d like to keep it under $5000 and be able to have a payment plan.

We are in need of an Islamic doula me and my family do not feel safe with the system that is going on around us where we currently live so we are in need of someone who will protect me and my family in these situations

I would like to give birth at my home, if possible a water birth. We just moved out to Lancaster, pa. I have had multiple miscarriages before my two full term pregnancies but then I had a recent miscarriage about 2 years ago. I am 10 weeks and about 3 days so far and just 2 weeks ago I purchased myself prenatal gummies because I can’t do the pills, my last two pregnancies I had to take almost 6 pills different sizes. My WellSpan doctors had me doing 3 different first patient appointments before any ultrasounds or any type of prenatal support I’m no sure why but I chose to look for help elsewhere. I have health partners medicade insurance. I’m looking for somebody to help me through this experience without the hospitals and drugs they provide because I know and have seen successful home births with healthy happy families and would love to experience the same if possible .

Someone to help support me through a un medicated birth (as long as all goes well). I had back surgery in march and am looking for someone to help support my decision for a natural vaginal birth vs an elected c section. I want someone who can guide me in new techniques for labor and delivery. I want to deliver in a hospital setting - most likely lehigh valley or st lukes.

Hospital birthday. It will be attempting a VBAC post twin delivery 3.5 years ago. I would like an ultrasound soon to see if it it is a multiples birth again. I would like a VBAC delivery

1- my plan is to give birth in our home located in Quakertown 2- my budget is between 5k to 6k 3- I want a peaceful and quiet birth, where I can labor quietly, no pool, family members present and potentially my children as well. I would love to have my Christian music played in the background. This will be my second home birth. My first experience was amazing ! I anticipate this experience will also be incredible ! I don’t have many other request for my birth lab at this time. My main concern of finding a midwife that aligns with our beliefs as well as a midwife that can accommodate for our large family present.

Home preferably Unsure My wife would like to give birth at home