Frequently asked questions
Philosophy & Approach
What kind of care do you offer?
I provide holistic, family-centered support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My care includes individualized prenatal discussions, emotional and physical labor support, and postpartum visits that nurture bonding, recovery, and confidence. My work blends evidence-informed education with traditional wisdom — honoring birth as a sacred, physiological process.
Are you a licensed midwife or medical provider?
No. I am not a licensed midwife, nurse, or physician. I offer non-medical birth support — emotional, physical, and educational guidance — within a private agreement between consenting adults. My work complements, but does not replace, the care of licensed professionals.u tell your story online can make all the difference.
How is this different from OB or licensed midwifery care?
Obstetric and licensed midwifery care are regulated medical models. My role is distinct: I offer non-medical, relationship-based care focused on informed choice, trust in physiology, and spiritual grounding. You are the expert in your body and your baby — my role is to walk beside you, not above you.
What is your philosophy of birth?
I believe pregnancy and birth are sacred, normal life processes. Birth works best when undisturbed, supported by love, safety, and confidence. My purpose is to protect your space, encourage your intuition, and help you make informed, autonomous decisions.
Who is responsible for my birth decisions?
You are. Always. My role is to guide, not to direct. You are responsible for your own choices, birth location, and understanding the benefits and risks of your plans. I am an expert in birth — but you are the expert in you.
Practical Details
Do you offer payment plans or refunds?
Payment plans are available upon request. Because significant preparation and support occur throughout pregnancy, refunds are only offered if I am entirely unavailable and no backup support can be secured. If you require transfer to the hospital I will accompany you if it is sensible to do so. Our postpartum relationshiop remains unchanged by how you birth
Do you carry insurance or provide medical documentation?
No. I am not a licensed provider and do not bill insurance or issue medical records. Receipts for services are available upon request for HSA or FSA reimbursement (depending on your plan).
How do I begin care?
Start by scheduling a consultation. Text me at 559-836-1934. Because if the unpredictable nature of birth I do not use a scheduling app to make appointments. Our consultation call typically lasts 30-60 minutes .This gives us space to connect, explore your needs and values, and ensure our partnership feels aligned.
Support & Services
What kind of services do you provide?
I offer personalized prenatal guidance, continuous labor support, and postpartum follow-up. I share information about fetal development, nutrition, comfort measures, labor preparation, postpartum healing, and newborn care. My goal is to help families feel calm, prepared, and deeply supported.
Do you attend home births?
Yes — I attend planned home births for families who desire intimate, family-led experiences. My role is non-medical and centered on support, presence, and advocacy for physiological birth.
Do you attend hospital births?
Occasionally. I selectively support hospital births for repeat clients or special circumstances. Hospital settings can be energetically demanding, so I reserve this type of support for times when it feels aligned and sustainable.
Do you work alongside midwives or OBs?
Yes. Many families work with me in addition to their chosen medical provider. I offer continuity of care, birth education, and advocacy tools that complement your clinical support team.
Who attends birth with you?
I usually attend births with a qualified birth assistant or student. Assistants are compensated from my collected fees, and students often attend in exchange for education. Families are welcome to offer students a monetary gift as a gesture of gratitude.
Do you provide postpartum care?
Absolutely. I consider postpartum a sacred transition. My care includes physical and emotional support, herbal and nutritional guidance, and traditional healing practices such as:
Closing of the Bones Ceremony: A gentle, ritual process to energetically and physically “close” the body after birth, bringing warmth, containment, and integration.
Traditional Bengkung Belly Binding: A Malaysian method of wrapping the abdomen to support posture, pelvic stability, and healing after birth.
These offerings honor postpartum as a time for deep rest, nourishment, and reconnection.
Partnership & Communication
How do we communicate during pregnancy and postpartum?
I prefer text for quick updates and questions, and I respond as promptly as possible during daytime hours. Longer conversations or emotional processing are best saved for our scheduled visits so I can give you my full attention.
What do you expect from clients?
I ask for open, honest communication about your health, emotional needs, and any changes in your condition. Please maintain scheduled appointments or give at least 24 hours’ notice if rescheduling is necessary. Choose supportive companions who honor your privacy and birth choices.
What kind of birth environment do you encourage?
Quiet, dimly lit, and grounded in love. Birth unfolds best in environments that feel safe, private, and free from external pressure.
Boundaries & Logistics
When are you on call for birth?
I am on call beginning at 36 completed weeks of pregnancy based on our agreed due date. If you go into labor before that, I will help arrange appropriate support but do not attend early home births.
What if you can’t make it to my birth?
If I’m unable to attend due to illness, weather, family emergency, or simultaneous births, I’ll make every reasonable effort to arrange a trusted backup support provider at no cost to you. Refunds are only issued if I am entirely unavailable and no mutually acceptable backup can be secured.
What happens if medical care becomes necessary?
If a situation arises requiring medical attention, I’ll encourage you to consult or transfer to a licensed provider. You remain in charge of your care and decisions. I may accompany you in a supportive capacity but do not speak for you or provide medical treatment.
What happens in an emergency?
Emergencies are rare, but in the event of an unexpected, urgent situation, I may voluntarily offer aid under Texas Good Samaritan protections — solely to preserve life or prevent serious harm until qualified emergency responders arrive.
What is the legal nature of your services?
All services are offered within a private, non-medical agreement between consenting adults. This is a personal, educational, and spiritual relationship, not a medical one.
Postpartum Healing & Traditional Care
What is Closing of the Bones?
Closing of the Bones is a traditional postpartum ceremony practiced in many cultures worldwide. Through gentle wrapping, massage, warmth, and intentional touch, it supports the body in coming back together after pregnancy and birth — physically, emotionally, and energetically.
What is Bengkung Belly Binding?
Bengkung Belly Binding is a traditional Malaysian technique of wrapping the abdomen with a long cotton cloth during postpartum recovery. It supports pelvic alignment, core stability, organ repositioning, and a sense of being “held” as the body heals. It’s both structural and ceremonial, honoring the postpartum body with reverence and care.
Every aspect of this work — from prenatal preparation to the postpartum period — is rooted in trust, sovereignty, and connection. Birth is not something you need to be saved from; it’s something you can be supported through. My role is simply to help you remember what your body already knows.