Kayti's Midwifery Practice Basics You Should Know

for more of the Frequently Asked Questions, please see my FAQ page. 

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Being a midwife for 8 years continues to be a wonderful job I love and feel so called to do. I truly love seeing a family get their start in this integral, supported, kind and loving way. And the babies are so SWEET TOOOO!!!!!

It's wonderful that you're looking into home birth and midwifery care. 

 

Before we meet, let's be sure we're a good match.  I want you to get so much out of our time together.

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• This is a HOME BIRTH PRACTICE. (not a birth center- or hospital-based practice), so if you're hoping for a home birth, you're in the right place. If you want a birth center, you may want to contact San Diego Community Birth Center or Best Start Birth Center.

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• Current availability/ openings: 

  • 0 for 2023

  • 0 for Jan 2024

  • 1 for Feb 2024 for a family having a subsequent baby

  • 0 for MARCH 2024

  • 1 for APRIL 2024 

  • 0 for May 2024
     

• Because of the systemic oppression and devaluation of women, mothers and midwives, Medi-Cal and TriCare are not viable options for most home birth practices as their reimbursement rates do not reflect the full value of Midwifery Care. Therefore, I cannot bill Medi-Cal or TriCare health plans. However, because of this, I reduce my Home Birth fee for clients with these health plans to $5900. If you cannot afford this fee over the course of a year's payment plan (with me), the best options in San Diego County are Best Start Birth Center, (Medi-cal and Tricare) Acorn Birth Center (in Fallbrook) or San Diego Midwife (Tricare only).
   

• Heck yes, You CAN have a WATER BIRTH if you would like one! I'll loan you the birth tub.
   

• My office/clinic days are currently Tuesdays 8-6 in North Park and Thursdays 8-6 in Carlsbad. Evening appointments are popular and may not always be available.
   

• If you are a first time parent, I ask you to have a DOULA for your birth in addition to my midwifery services.  I will of course support your journey to choosing the best doula for your family in our visits together! For more on the difference between Doulas and Midwives, click here.
   

• If this is your or your partner's first baby, you must attend Childbirth Classes. This is an important and integral step to being confident and prepared for your intended home birth. We can definitely talk about options in San Diego County and online. There are so many great options and I am an expert in helping you figure out which one is right for you. You'll take your classes between 20-36 weeks of pregnancy.
   

• Birth Local offices are available in North Park and Carlsbad. 

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• Travel Radius: I will travel up to 60 minutes from my home in Carlsbad to your home for your birth and postpartum visits. If you need to check the distance (don't worry about traffic), you can use this address: 2604-B El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008. 

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• ​Here is a fun virtual tour of the complete menu of services I provide.

 

• For more Frequently Asked Questions, please see my FAQ page. 

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Home birth and prenatal and postpartum care with me is “1000% different from hospital birth, and doctor care” according to the moms I work with who’ve had both. If you haven’t already, here is a link to my Google Reviews so you can read what others have said.  

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If you’re looking for more books, videos and other resources about home birth and midwifery here are some of my previous client’s favorites: 

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• Video: 5 Dads Talk Safety, Comfort and Experiences of Home Birth
   

• Short Video: What Homebirth Midwives Bring To A Birth
   

• Documentary Film: The Business of Being Born
   

• See Midwives - a website dedicated to the world of Home and Birth Center Birth
   

• Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth - everyone’s favorite book about birthing
   

Hopefully this is helpful!!! They’ve been favorites of so many of my families!

May you be blessed with your pregnancy and in becoming a parent. 

I'm Looking forward to speaking with you!

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Kindly,

Kayti