Birth FAQs
A little clarity for your next step. Choose a topic below to explore the details.
Birth & care
What to expect during pregnancy and at your birth.
Is water birth included?
Yes. Water birth is included in the $7,500 standard global fee. Behiye will discuss birth pool setup and when you can get in during your complimentary consultation or home visit. Home VBAC care has a separate $8,500 fee.
What about labs and ultrasounds?
Behiye usually draws labs during appointments. In some cases, she provides orders for Quest or Labcorp. Genetic screening is available through the labs or Natera, with mobile collection at your location. She also provides orders for diagnostic ultrasounds at a convenient imaging location.
Who attends my birth?
Two providers are always present, sometimes three, with trained hands for both mother and baby. Beachside Midwifery is the backup and support practice. Behiye can explain how the team works together.
Can I choose prenatal care only?
Yes. The prenatal-only package is $3,000 for families planning a hospital delivery. Contact Behiye to discuss what is included and whether this option fits your plans.
Can I eat and drink in labor?
We encourage it! Although you may not have a big appetite in active labor, we encourage you to eat and drink as you feel comfortable. Fuel and hydration give you the energy you will need for labor.
How many people can be at my birth?
There is no set number. This is your birth and your experience, and we encourage you to have people who help you feel cared for and supported throughout labor. Birth is not a “spectator sport”: the people you invite into your birth space should serve a purpose for you, rather than simply satisfy their curiosity.
Costs & planning
Fees, reimbursement, and the practical details.
Can insurance reimburse me?
An independent private biller is available for hire to help you explore insurance reimbursement options. Contact Mama Mia Midwifery for more information. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.
What does care cost?
The standard global fee is $7,500, including water birth. Home VBAC care is $8,500. Complete in-home care is an additional $2,000, and prenatal-only care for a planned hospital delivery is $3,000. For occasional in-home visits, contact Behiye for availability and individual visit pricing.
Are payment options available?
Contact Behiye for details about payment plans and sliding-scale options, and to discuss questions about the fees.
Do you serve my area?
The practice serves Orlando and Melbourne/Brevard, including Lake Nona, East Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Rockledge, and Titusville. Ask about availability for your location.
Can I have a VBAC at home, and what does it cost?
A home VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) may be an option if you meet the practice’s requirements. Schedule a phone call or send Behiye a message to discuss whether you may be a candidate for a trial of labor at home. The fee for home VBAC care is $8,500.
Let’s talk through your plans
Your first consultation is complimentary. Bring your questions and get to know Behiye before deciding on your care.
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