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I would like to have a natural home-birth so I'm looking for an experienced midwife to help me achieve that. I'm on Medicaid so I'm hoping that will cover the cost of having a midwife.

I plan on giving birth at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and I would like have a doula present during birth and before to help prepare for birth. I would like to delivery naturally and unmedicated. I would like for my provider to have experience working with and advocating for African American mothers especially in a military facility. I would also like any consultation with lactation since I have gotten a breast augmentation. My budget is around 7K.

I plan to give birth at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg and I’ve been wanting a doula. I don’t know much about any of the process. My pregnancy has been rough and any energy I have goes to my job. I have no idea about a birth plan other than to deliver. I want to try natural and try water but I might cave with the epidural. This is my first baby and I’d like someone with experience with first time moms in labor.

Works with tricare mothers and can take that insurance. Support person in my birth and can go over techniques prior to birth so I can have an unmediated birth. I will be giving birth at Sentra Norfolk general.

I would like someone who will be there to help advocate for me the day I give birth, as well as maybe a week or 2 prior or whatever is recommended to help go over some things that could help ease my labor

-Hospital birth, with an epidural, but would like to give birth on all fours or on my side (not on my back). -first baby. -estimated budget $1500-4000. -sleep training would be helpful, interested in belly binding. Would like help with an overall birth plan. -i have tricare reserve select

I plan on giving birth at a hospital. My husband will be on deployment and this is my first pregnancy. I do not have family near me to help support me mentally and emotionally and necessarily give me the information i need for child birth.

I plan to give birth at a hospital and I want the birth as natural as possible

Home birth midwife that’s accepts Medicaid

I plan to give birth at Sentara in Woodbridge but my OB’s office is in Stafford. I have Medicaid. I don’t have a birth plan but I’d like help creating one. I’ve had past miscarriages and this pregnancy has been healthy, but lonely and scary. I’d like the support of a doula for many reasons.

Help with birth preparation, labor & delivery & lactation before/after birth. Accepts Medicaid

I am searching for a birthing doula/ postpartum. I'll be giving birth at Sovah hospital in Danville VA. Im using medicaid. I want to labor at home until I get into active labor. I'd like to get an epidural but wait until 5 cm at least. I'd like to do as many movements as possible to help get baby into position vertically before epidural and after epidural I'd like to have help with different positions on a ball in bed. I want my husband there and to help with counter pressures and just to be with me. I'd like the lights to be dim and minimal interruptions and cervical checks. I need help finding others way of managing pain in case something goes wrong with epidural and i have to go naturally. Possibly some music but I may just put headphones in. When baby comes I want delayed cord clamping and after she can be wiped off but I'd like her back immediately for golden hour. I want to try to latch her as soon as possible.

Inova lansdowne, $1000 budged I plan on doing a no epidural induced and natural birth.

This is my first pregnancy/baby and I am terrified of childbirth and labor. upon research I heard that a doula can help provide comfort and emotional support during birth. I am hoping to find a doula to help with that. I will be giving birth at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. I don’t currently have a budget, just looking to find the right match for me. as of right now my birth plan is to try to go unmedicated as I have a spinal fusion and i’m not sure if I can have an epidural. I plan to labor in water to help with the pain.

I want a midwife to help me deliver my baby and my appointments leading up to that day. I’m 24 years old this is my 1st pregnancy and I always wanted to do a natural birth but I am afraid and I will probably give birth at the hospital. I want to use my Medicaid.

1. Plan to give birth with midwives in Stafford Hospital 2. I have tricare select. Hoping that it’ll be covered through tricare but willing to pay more if needed. 3. I want an unmedicated natural birth with as minimal interventions as possible. I want to focus on movement throughout labor and mindset, breathing.

We plan to have a home birth, we are hoping that we can find some covered services under TRICARE. Outside of that our budget depending on the service.

I’m 34 years old and currently 31 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I plan to give birth at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. I currently don’t have health insurance, and am enrolled in VA Healthcare, which is the benefit that has been paying for all of my prenatal and maternity care thus far. My active duty fiance and I plan to get married mid-February, 2026, and I will then have Tricare Prime health insurance as his dependent. My estimated budget is whatever Tricare Prime will cover for a certified doula. My birth plan has not been created yet.

Due Date: May 2026 Partner & Support Person: Husband Hospital/Birth Center: Mary Washington Hospital OB/Midwife: __________________ Pediatrician: __________________ ⸻ Labor Environment • I would like a dark, quiet room with soft meditation music (playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/gisels-labor-playlist/pl.u-jV89BGWFdJGxP9). • My husband will provide massage and emotional support throughout labor. • Please limit unnecessary talking to maintain a calm environment. ⸻ Comfort & Movement I plan to use natural pain coping methods first: • Breathing techniques • Movement and positioning (not bed-bound if possible) • Massage and counter-pressure from my partner • Birthing ball • Warm shower or tub • Heat/cold packs • Visualization and calming music • Essential oils if allowed by hospital If pain becomes too intense to manage naturally, I request an epidural without delay. Continuous support from my partner is very important. ⸻ Pushing & Delivery • I would like to push from my diaphragm with calm, controlled guidance. • I want the freedom to push in different positions (hands-and-knees, squatting, side-lying, etc.) for comfort and effective delivery. • I would like my husband to cut the cord. ⸻ After Birth – Mom Care • I would like my placenta delivered naturally, assisted if needed. • Please inform me before postpartum interventions. • I do not wish to keep my placenta. • Post-delivery support if available: • Latch support • Bleeding/uterus check with explanation • Recovery care guidance ⸻ After Birth – Baby Care • Delayed cord clamping until cord stops pulsing or for at least 2–3 minutes if medically safe. • Immediate skin-to-skin if possible. • Breastfeeding within the first hour if possible; no pacifiers or bottles unless medically needed. • Newborn eye ointment and vitamin K: apply after skin-to-skin and first breastfeeding session if safe. • First bath delayed 12–24 hours to preserve vernix and support bonding, temperature regulation, and breastfeeding if safe. • Measurements and birth weight after skin-to-skin and first breastfeeding session if baby is stable. ⸻ Visitors & Communication • Only husband + one support person (Mom) allowed during active labor and delivery. • After birth care, grandparents may visit: • Noel Sanders-Williams • Nathan Williams • Tyneasha Banks • Larry Banks • I prefer clear, calm explanations from staff. ⸻ Medical Interventions I would like to avoid interventions unless medically necessary: • IV: Only if medically necessary • Continuous fetal monitoring: Only if required • Induction: Only if medically recommended • Artificial rupture of membranes: Avoid unless needed • Episiotomy: Avoid unless absolutely necessary • Forceps/Vacuum: Only if medically required • C-section: I want to be fully informed and involved in the decision I understand interventions may be needed for my or my baby’s safety and trust my care team to discuss them with me. In case of unexpected C-section: • I would like my partner to stay with me if allowed. • Skin-to-skin and breastfeeding support as soon as possible after surgery.

I plan to give birth at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. My budget will be through TriCare. I don't have a birth plan yet, but it I know it will include not getting an epidural, and being as active as possible. Prefer to give birth in an upright position, not lying on my back.