MCNYC is an out-of-network provider with all insurance companies. We have a dedicated billing company to assist you with getting the best possible coverage for your home birth.

MCNYC starts prenatal care between 10 and 11 weeks gestation. Appointments are every four weeks until 28 weeks, then every two weeks until 36 weeks gestation, then weekly after that until birth.

Our appointments are 45 minutes to an hour. The midwife will take your blood pressure, measure your growing abdomen and determine the position of your baby, draw blood and make referrals when indicated. We discuss relevant topics to your pregnancy and family, nutrition, exercise, what to expect, share stories, your birth vision, your postpartum period, and the transition into parenthood.

All visits are held in the comfort of your home or in our Long Island City office.

Typically, pregnant people will be screened for routine blood work including blood type and screen, STIs (sexually transmitted infection), genetics, iron and vitamin reserves, and gestational diabetes. Cultures taken include PAP, urine, GBS (Group B Streptococcus). There are several types of tests that can be done via sonogram. We will discuss these in detail with you.

MCNYC has medical equipment and medications standard for care of low-risk vaginal births and obstetric emergencies. The midwives also carry alternative modalities such as homeopathy, tinctures, and essential oils. We also have a beautiful hardwood birthing stool and equipment needed for resuscitation.

One midwife will attend a birth along with a birth assistant. We maintain a rotating on-call schedule.

Families will purchase a birth kit and some basic supplies. If you are interested in a pool, a liner and hose will be additional purchases.

Our minimum postpartum visit schedule includes a 24-36 hour visit, a visit between days’ four to six, another between weeks two to three, and a final six week visit. We stay in close contact with our postpartum families as different needs may arise.

When transfers are necessary they are often a discussion between the family and midwife. We have long-standing relationships with many NYC hospitals and do our best to facilitate a seamless and respectful transfer to the appropriate facility. We believe in continuity of care and do our best to continue to provide services as appropriate after transfer.