Casa Natal Birth & Wellness Center

Currently we can accept most major insurance companies with a PPO option, as we are out of network. Fees for care are due directly to us. If you have a PPO plan, we will bill your insurance for you for reimbursement from your insurance company. You may use FSA or HSA cards to pay for your care. Additionally, we can work with you to put together an affordable, out of pocket, payment plan should you choose not to bill through insurance. Regrettably, we cannot accept Medi-Cal at this time.

The usual length of stay is about four hours. By that time, we know you’re stable and we’ve taught you how to care for yourself and your baby. Most families are ready to go home and climb into their own bed and sleep by then. We are also available 24/7 to address any questions or concerns you might have.

You can invite anyone you would like to have at your birth…after all, it’s your birth. Whether you give birth at the center or at your home, you get to say what works for you. We have a lounge at the birth center that is there for your guests to make themselves at home. Although we would not decide for you who should be at your birth, we do have some suggestions to support you based on what we’ve seen work well over the years, and can discuss those suggestions with you during prenatal appointments.

Yes. While you are not required to have an ultrasound to be a part of our practice, they are available. We provide in office ultrasound for confirmation of pregnancy, dating of pregnancy and fetal position check. We refer out for anatomy scan and nuchal translucency ultrasounds. If, during the course of your pregnancy we suspect a complication, we will likely refer you for an ultrasound to confirm or rule it out. Some families feel more comfortable if at least one ultrasound is done to get a visual assessment of the baby before it is born. We are happy to assist you with these requests.

A birth center is a free-standing healthcare and wellness facility that provides family-centered women’s health, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and newborn services in a safe comfortable setting. If you desire out of hospital birth, are concerned about not having much space at home, or the distance from your home to a hospital, the birth center could be a good choice for you. The rooms are like a bed and breakfast inn; beautiful and inviting. The free-standing nature of the facility allows the services to be midwife-led and rooted in holistic philosophy while simultaneously retaining evidenced-based collaboration and access to the full spectrum of healthcare resources.

When receiving care with us, it is not required to also see a physician. We follow the standard obstetrical calendar for prenatal appointments: - Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation - Once every 2 weeks from 28-36 weeks gestation - Once a week from 36 weeks until delivery

Midwives are experts in normal, natural birth. They are trained to recognize complications and either correct them or refer them to other more specialized providers. The midwives at Casa Natal are specially trained in out-of-hospital birth, such as at home or in a birthing center. We are licensed by the California Medical Board, and continue to add to our knowledge through continuing education.