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Can we afford a homebirth midwife? A practical guide for families

By Cynthia M. Bean | March 19, 2026

oney doesn't grow on trees. So what are some practical ways you can afford a homebirth midwife?

Can you afford a homebirth midwife? The answer is often YES – and there are options you might not know about. This guide covers HSA/FSA eligibility, insurance billing services, birth grants and more for families in Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island.

A midwife’s quick guide to herbs in pregnancy

By Cynthia M. Bean | March 10, 2025

herbs for pregnancy in tincture bottles on wooden table

Often clients will ask me about the safety and benefits of using herbs in pregnancy. You may feel drawn to the vitality found in herbal medicine as you go through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Or you may wish to avoid pharmaceutical preparations for addressing health conditions or common complaints of pregnancy. You may want to…

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