Are you dreaming of a powerful birth story?

I am obsessed with the idea that women hold all the power, knowledge, expertise, and decision-making rights in their own bodies, pregnancies, babies, and births.

Stepping into that power is part of the transformation

At Being & Born, I provide comprehensive professional midwifery services to support you in a safe, gentle birth that is centered on your wishes and experience.

Birth is something that we can exalt in, given the space and support to do so.

You don’t have to do it alone

Can I tell you some birth stories?

Once upon a time, I attended a 15-year-old mama at a small birth center on the US/Mexico border. She labored hard. Her mother, sister, and boyfriend all surrounded her with love and support.

I held her hand, rubbed her back, moved through position changes, monitored mom and baby for their health and wellness, and stayed present. More than a few times, she wanted to give up but always re-centered her resolve.

After the baby was born, the mama turned to me with light just beaming out of her face and said, "I KNOW I can do ANYTHING now because I just did that!!!"

A mother is birthing her fourth child. She craves music and company. We turn up the volume and have a Beyoncé dance party. Her daughter is born to the sound of Halo. No medication, no rules, just pure joy and freedom.

A peaceful, candlelit waterbirth. A baby born into his mother’s hands while her midwife watches quietly. As the mother lifts her baby out of the water, her son locks eyes with her and will not break her gaze.

They are perfectly attuned and all move skillfully to preserve that beautiful moment.

Watch Trey’s Birth Story

These Incredible Birth Stories Are Real

I was there. They happened. They happen every day.

Peaceful, beautiful, joyful, empowering birth.

EXPERIENCES LIKE THESE ARE THE MISSION OF BEING & BORN

[During the birth,] I was in my zone and finally came back to earth when Chloe told me to reach for my baby. I found a new love in my heart for my husband and gave birth to our beautiful healthy baby. I couldn’t have planned a better birth surrounded by my family….Thank you Chloe for being a wonderful midwife and friend! I loved every minute of it and would do it all over again tomorrow if I could.

- Jenny M. 

My Process

  • Conception

    Surprise! This first step isn’t about making babies. Instead this where we conceive of the care experience that you want to have. I want to know- how do you want to feel during your birth? What’s your vision? Do you want music or quiet? Lots of people or a few? Any spiritual or cultural traditions that we can honor? What is important to you?

  • Expansion

    This is when we drop deep into education and practical tools. This is the home of all knowledge about pregnancy, birth, comfort measures, nutrition, self-care, and everything that supports you in a healthy childbearing year. Here we marry intuitive knowing, body wisdom, and critical thinking. Here YOU are the expert of your own body and birth.

  • Transformation

    Birth. In this step, I bear witness to your experience as you bring your baby into the world. With loving attention, I act as a lighthouse - guiding you with steady presence. Always ready to help when needed and wholy trusting you and your body.

  • Integration

    The birth is done. You are snuggling your sweet babe and beginning a new chapter. You are fully supported in resting and nourishing yourself and in connecting with your new child. Whether it is your first baby or your seventh, every birth is like an initiation. Here we integrate what came before and look forward to what is ahead.

The Details

Investment
$6500

For all prenatal, birth, postpartum, and newborn care. Payment plans are available upon request. I do offer a sliding fee scale based on household size and income for a limited number of families each year.

Being & Born is a concierge midwifery practice. This means you receive premium, 1:1, exclusive care with your personal midwife. Typical OB practices run like a factory, with long wait times and short appointments; they make their income by seeing as many patients as possible. Being & Born’s approach is to provide high-quality, attentive, individualized service and limit the number of births per month so we can provide the best care possible. Your birth and baby are worth it!

This package includes:

  • Comprehensive prenatal care

  • Continuous support throughout labor and birth

  • Extended postpartum care for mother and baby

  • 36-week prenatal home visit

  • Postpartum home visits during the first week after the birth

*This fee does not include labs, ultrasounds, or birth supplies. Labs and ultrasounds are generally covered by insurance. Birth supplies start at $60.

Prenatal and postpartum care is provided at my Berlin, MD office inside the Bloom House.

Home Birth Midwifery Care is an excellent choice for mothers who are excited about collaborative, woman-centered care and who want the extraordinary experience of a natural birth.

Click here for a beautiful info sheet that details what is included in prenatal, birth, and postpartum care - as well as information about receiving a birth certificate, home birth safety, and how we leave your house neat and tidy after the birth.

I’ve never met a more caring and supportive provider. Chloe went out of her way to make sure I felt truly supported throughout my entire pregnancy. There was no anxiety or stress walking into her office. It never felt rushed and I always left feeling calm and truly empowered.

- Kaitlyn J. 

Wondering If I’m Qualified To Serve You?

Ever since I was itty bitty (like 6 or 7), I’ve been obsessing over the power that women hold within their wise bodies.

Women are incredible beings who sometimes forget the power they hold! For thirteen years, my job has been to guide you and hold a vision for your birth that allows you to tap into that deep well of strength and power within.

To learn about my qualifications, experience, and expertise, and to see if I’m the right fit for you, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A CPM is a Certified Professional Midwife, a national credential awarded by The North American Registry of Midwives. CPMs are exclusively trained in midwifery care in out-of-hospital settings. CPMs provide gynecological services (such as pap smears and annual exams), prenatal care, out-of-hospital birth services, and postpartum care for mother and baby. They are licensed health care providers in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia.

  • Insurance will cover lab work, including ultrasound. I work with a medical billing specialist who has ample experience in billing for home births, and clients have the option to submit a "benefits inquiry" to find out if home birth services will be reimbursed by their insurer - in whole or in part. More and more insurance companies are reimbursing for home births! If you are a member of a health share organization, those organizations often reimburse 100% of midwifery care fees.

    Insurance Coverage: Being & Born is an “out-of-network” provider. However, I recommend reaching out to True Healthcare Billing - a billing service that specializes in obtaining insurance reimbursement for home birth families.. Families have the option to submit a Verification of Benefits inquiry to find out if home birth services will be reimbursed by their insurer - in whole or in part.

    More and more insurance companies are reimbursing for home births! It is possible to receive complete or partial reimbursement for your home birth expenses, depending on your policy. If you are a member of a health share organization, those organizations often cover 100% of midwifery care fees.

    I’ll be honest - insurance billing is NOT my forte. I recommend speaking with a specialist like True Healthcare Billing for your insurance/health share questions.

  • Absolutely! I never want anyone to miss out on home birth because of finances. Payment plans are available. A sliding fee scale is available for based on household income and family size.

  • I like to say you’re never too late until the baby is born! Women come into my care at every stage of pregnancy. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Being & Born - whether you are 6 weeks, or even 36 weeks along! That said, my calendar fills quickly and space is extremely limited. If you are exploring home birth, I recommend reaching out sooner rather than later.

I felt Chloe’s passion for birth right from the start and knew that I needed to hire her as my midwife. My husband and I told her what kind of birth we wanted (low key, intimate, hands off) and that’s exactly what we got and so much more. I felt completely safe in her care. If you’re on the hunt for a midwife, your search is over. Chloe is the one!

- Whitney E.