Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of midwives are you?
Carol and Mayumi are Direct-Entry Midwives.
Are you licensed providers?
No, we are not licensed providers in the state of PA. Pennsylvania only licenses Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and does not provide licensure to direct-entry, CPM or traditional midwives.
What is your training?
Both Carol and Mayumi trained through the apprenticeship model with Certified Professional Midwives (CPM). This training included many years of shadowing and assisting as well as attending over 60 births each. Today, they have each attended over 200 births.
Where will my appointments be?
Prenatal appointments take place at our Bryn Mawr office.
What about Labs and Ultrasounds?
Our clients are able to get ultrasound services at local imaging centers and hospitals. Lab work is available through Labcorp.
What is your fee?
Our fee is $7500 which includes all prenatal, birth and postpartum care. We require a $1500 deposit to begin care and the remaining $6000 at 36 weeks of pregnancy.
Do you take insurance?
No, We are not able to bill insurance. We can provide
a receipt for our services that you may submit to your insurance company. We do not guarantee reimbursement.
What is your transfer rate?
In 2024, we had 0 clients transfer to the hospital. In 2025, we have had 3 clients transfer and birth in the hospital.
What is your Cesarean rate ?
In 5 years of practice we have had 3 clients birth via C-section.