Homebirth Midwife Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island

Honor your body intelligence in birth.

How would your childbirth journey look if you could give birth on your own terms?

Are you planning a homebirth? Artemis Midwifery is committed to building collaborative client relationships, holding space for your individual journey with evidence-based homebirth midwife care. Together we will cultivate peaceful and loving birth space that honors the duality of MotherBaby with recognition of the heart, mind, body, and powerful empathetic connection shared between them.

Hi, I'm Cynthia, Homebirth Midwife

BSM

My midwife story began with the home births of my own children which inspired me to share the transformative experience of owning my birth and becoming Me. I began my homebirth midwifery journey through traditional apprenticeship which took me halfway across the world and back again, culminating with my completion of a degree program to validate 15 years of direct experience attending home births.

Through those years I led an organic lifestyle homeschooling my three children, and building a small suburban homestead. I find peace and connection whenever I am outdoors and in my free time enjoy hiking, biking, and gardening. My passion is to guide families as their own stories unfold.

Experience continuity of care with your homebirth midwife through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

We embrace the Midwifery Model of Care by supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the MotherBaby dyad. Artemis hears you, sees you, and tailors a birth plan that reflects your desires and individuality while embracing evidence-based practices.

Comprehensive Prenatal Care

Holistic prenatal care delivered in the comfort of your own home means no traffic, no waiting room, and no worries about childcare. Visits average an hour so there is plenty of time to ask questions, express your needs, and build relationship with your midwife.

Midwife Care at a Massachusetts Home Waterbirth

Homebirth and Water Birth

Give birth on your own terms, with your own people, in your own space. You will have the guidance of an experienced midwife who knows all the nuances of normal birth. Water birth tubs are available by request.

Midwife caring for newborn at a Massachusetts homebirth

Postpartum & Newborn Care

Postpartum care including well baby check-ins delivered in your own home so there is no interruption to your baby-moon. Your midwife will monitor the physical, emotional, and social well being of MotherBaby through those first tender days and weeks.

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Homebirth Midwifery Care Rooted in Compassion, Continuity & Connection

"I believe the act of giving birth to be the single most miraculous thing a human being can do and it is surely the moment when mothers finally understand the depth of their power."

– Ani DiFranco

Massachusetts Midwife Cynthia M. Bean doing newborn exam

"I'll never forget her voice guiding and encouraging me as I brought my baby earth-side. Through the intimate experience of pregnancy and childbirth, I felt safer with her guidance."

"She had such a deep passion for my care and tenderness for my daughter even before she was born!"

"She was very attuned to me, receptive of my needs during labor even when I didn't know what they were, and guided and reassured me through. It was a truly positive experience working with Cynthia, I am forever grateful."

"Cynthia is well-versed in all things birth and puts an emphasis on the mother’s autonomy that I loved. Would highly recommend her work to any woman interested in a home birth!"

"Even when I ended up needing to be transferred to the hospital, she stayed with me the whole time providing guidance and support."

Questions about homebirth?

Q. What is a midwife?

A homebirth midwife is a trained health professional who provides care, support, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Homebirth midwives are experts in the unique variations expressed in normal pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Midwives practice with a holistic mindset, recognizing the union of mind, body, and spirit of the MotherBaby dyad while embracing complementary modalities alongside medical treatments.

Q. What are the benefits of homebirth?

Home births are associated with fewer medical interventions including epidurals, episiotomies, and caesarean sections.
Home births allow you to have more control over the birthing process so you can birth on your terms, with your own people, in your own space
Home births can reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections
Home births allow space for loved ones to be present and involved with the birth
Home births utilize natural pain relief techniques including massage, water therapy, aromatherapy, and breath work
Home births allow for immediate bonding and breastfeeding
Home births offer in-home postpartum care for both mother and baby
Home births practice delayed cord clamping, which can increase baby’s iron levels and stem cells

Q. Is home birth safe?

Research shows that planned home births with trained midwives for low-risk pregnancies have similar outcomes to hospital births in terms of the baby’s and mother’s health with lower rates of medical interventions like C-sections.

The safety of home birth depends on several factors:

1. Low-Risk Pregnancy: Home birth is generally safe when the pregnancy is uncomplicated, meaning there are no underlying health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, or a history of complicated births.

2. Trained Midwife: Experienced midwives are experts in Normal Birth and all its variations while also trained to predict and manage complications.

3. Access to Emergency Care: Home birth midwives outline a clear plan for transferring to a hospital if an urgent need arises.

4. Proper Equipment and Environment: Midwives bring medical supplies (oxygen, medications for emergencies, tools to monitor vital signs) and ensure the environment is clean and conducive to a safe birth.

In higher-risk pregnancies or cases where complications are likely, birthing in a hospital may be safer. Talk to your midwife about your individual circumstances to see if home birth might be a fit for you.

Q. What if something goes wrong at the birth?

With comprehensive prenatal care and regular check ups, your midwife stays in tune with the health and well being of you and your baby.

As pregnancy comes close to term, a transport plan will be discussed including identification of the nearest hospitals. There will be close monitoring of you and your baby through labor so that problems can be anticipated before they become emergencies and the transport plan can be activated. Your midwife is trained and equipped to manage complications that require immediate attention while carrying out a transport plan as appropriate.

Q. Do you attend VBAC's at home?

The short answer is - yes. A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis showed that rates of successful vaginal births after cesarean were statistically higher at home than at a hospital with a lower rate of interventions.

There are client circumstances that improve the safety of VBAC, and these are taken into consideration. Artemis Midwifery can offer a free consultation to discuss health history and help you decide whether an at home VBAC is the right choice for you.

Q. Does insurance cover home birth?

While Artemis Midwifery is not in network with any insurance provider, many private insurers will offer some reimbursement for midwifery services.

Initial payments are due according to a payment plan and Artemis Midwifery will provide an invoice at the conclusion of care that can be submitted to your insurance. We can also connect you with a billing company that will help with determining how much reimbursement is available and, if desired, can submit your bill.

Artemis Midwifery is able to take payment directly from HSA accounts.