Home birth is a good fit for many healthy people with low-risk pregnancies who want personalized, relationship-based care in the comfort of home. We care for clients who meet criteria for out-of-hospital birth and whose pregnancy continues to remain low risk as things progress. During your prenatal care, we’ll keep a close eye on your health and your baby’s health, talk through your history, and help you understand whether home birth is a safe option for you. If home birth is not the right fit, we’ll be honest about that too, and we’ll help make sure you get connected to primary care or co-care with an OB/GYN or specialist when needed.

Your safety and your baby’s safety always come first. One of the most important parts of midwifery care is knowing when something can continue to be monitored at home, when extra evaluation is needed, and when care should happen in a hospital setting instead. If a concern comes up during pregnancy, we may recommend testing, consultation, or co-care with an OB/GYN or specialist. If a complication happens during labor or birth, we will respond quickly, begin any immediate care needed, and arrange transfer to the hospital when that is the safest next step. We take good judgment, preparation, and timely escalation very seriously.

Lux Midwifery is a self-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly at this time. Many families use HSA or FSA funds toward their care, and we can provide documentation for reimbursement or out-of-network submission when needed. Labs and ultrasounds are billed separately through outside providers and may be covered by your insurance depending on your plan.

Sometimes, yes. It depends on how far along you are, whether we have room in your due month, and whether your pregnancy is a good fit for out-of-hospital care.

Care with Lux Midwifery is $5,700 total. This includes your prenatal care, labor and birth support, and postpartum care with your team of two midwives. A $200 nonrefundable booking fee is due up front to reserve your spot and begin your chart, and the remaining balance can be paid over time on a payment plan. Full payment is due by 36 weeks. Labs, ultrasounds, and outside services are billed separately. If you have insurance that covers these services, the lab and ultrasound providers we work with can often bill your insurance directly, saving you from paying out of pocket.

Water birth means laboring in warm water, and for some families, giving birth in the water too. Many people find that water helps them feel calmer, more comfortable, and better able to relax into labor. It can be especially helpful for coping with contractions, easing pressure, and creating a gentler, more private feeling environment. We’ll talk with you during prenatal care about whether water birth is a good option for your situation, how to prepare for it at home, and what to expect if you choose it.

The earlier, the better. We take a limited number of clients each month so we can provide attentive, personalized care.

Lux Midwifery serves families in Wichita and the surrounding region. If you are outside the immediate area, reach out and we can let you know whether we may be able to serve you.