Full Moon Midwifery does not bill insurance of any kind. All birth packages are required to be paid in full by 36 weeks. We encourage you to use our amazing insurance biller if you would like to attempt to get a reimbursement from your insurance company. Birth Professional Billing is an independent insurance biller. By utilizing their services you agree to pay them 10% of any reimbursement you receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer birth center births?
Yes! Full Moon Midwifery works with the NW Midwifery Collective to provide 2 birthing suites in their birth center in Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho. There is an additional $500 fee to birth at the NW MIdwifery Collective Birthing Center.
When is my first appointment scheduled?
Your first appointment is scheduled during your 12th week of pregnancy. When you come into care keep an eye out in your email to begin filling out paperwork for your first appointment and reading up on additional resources we want you to have during that first trimester!
What should I bring to my first appointment?
In preparation for your first appointment please fill out your health history in the Client Portal. Having this done a few days before your appointment allows your Midwife time to review your health history. Review the Informed Consent Documents and the Financial Policy in the Client Portal and sign where indicated. Bring the financial plan worksheet with you to your first appointment along with your $600 deposit. Come hydrated, nourished and with a light snack in preparation for lab work to be drawn. Please also bring a list or photos of any supplements or medications you are taking.
Do you file the birth certificate and social security card for the baby?
Yes, we file all of the documentation needed for birth certificates in Idaho or Washington. This documentation triggers the social security card to be issued, if you wish.
Can I have a VBAC at home or in the birth center?
Yes! In Idaho and Washington Licensed Midwives can attend VBAC’s at home or in the birth center. Talk to the Midwives today to see if you are a good candidate for an out of hospital VBAC.
What would make me ineligible for Midwifery Care with Full Moon Midwifery?
There are a few health conditions that would make you ineligible to receive Midwifery care from Full Moon Midwifery according to the written regulation of the state. The state of Idaho has many more regulations than the state of Washington. Below are conditions which would contraindicate care in Idaho. If you are a prospective WA client, inquire with us directly.
Before Pregnancy or hx or current dx
- Placental abnormality
- More than one (1) cesarean section, a cesarean section within eighteen (18) months of the estimated due date or any cesarean section that was surgically closed with a classical or vertical uterine incision
- Platelet sensitization, hematological or coagulation disorders
- Previous pre-eclampsia resulting in premature delivery
- Prior chemotherapy or radiation treatment for a malignancy
- HIV positive status
- Opiate use that places the infant atrisk of neonatal abstinence syndrome
- Multiple gestation
- Cervical Insufficiency
- BMI of 40+ at the time of conception
During Labor or Postpartum
- Non-cephalic presentation
- Birth under thirty-seven and zero-sevenths (37 0/7) weeks and beyond forty-two and zero-sevenths (42 0/7) weeks’-gestational age
- Maternal fever in labor of more than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, in the absence of environmental factors;
- Suggestion of fetal jeopardy, such as frank bleeding before delivery, any abnormal bleeding (with or without abdominal pain), evidence of placental abruption, meconium with non-reassuring fetal heart tone patterns where birth is not imminent, or abnormal fetal heart tones with non-reassuring patterns where birth is not imminent.
- Second stage labor after two (2) hours of initiation of pushing when the mother has had a previous cesarean section.
- High risk abnormal newborn characteristics or features
What is your home birth radius?
We typically take home births within one hour of our office located in downtown Coeur d’Alene. If you live outside of the radius you can use the birth suites at the North West Midwifery Collective. Many happy families have used Midwifery care with the Full Moon Midwives in Coeur d’ Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Rathdrum, Athol, Spirit Lake, Wallace, Kellogg, the Silver Valley, Liberty Lake, & Spokane Valley.
First Trimester FAQ's
What can I do for morning sickness?
Stabilize your blood sugar! Eat small, frequent protein-focused snacks. Set alarms to remind yourself if necessary. Hydrate, and make sure to add electrolytes. You may also consider researching supplementation with magnesium, B6, chlorella, ginger, etc. As always, speak with a care provider about your options. If you have struggled with hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme nausea and vomiting) in previous pregnancies, look into the HER foundation.
Should I take a prenatal vitamin?
Supplementation of some sort is generally recommended as our food quality and environmental stressors often leave us depleted in some capacity. There are many options for supplementation, but where a general prenatal multivitamin is concerned, you want to ensure that it is whole food based and includes bioavailable vitamins and minerals. Make sure to prioritize methylated b vitamins, as the synthetic versions can block the absorption of the bioactive version of the vitamins you would otherwise get from your diet. For example, look for methylfolate instead of folic acid. Check out this handout on our top Recommended Prenatal Vitamins.
What can I do now to help support a low risk pregnancy?
- Eat a whole foods based diet and focus on protein consumption! Read Real Food for Pregnancy to dive into this.
- Minimize and regulate daily stress. Download Insight Timer, a free app, and find some pregnancy meditations & affirmations to get started today.
- Prioritize intentional movement & exercise. Spinning Babies Daily Essentials is a short & easy pregnancy-friendly at home video to help encourage optimal fetal positioning.
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