Rite of Passage Beginning Homebirths

[shannon84]

I wanted to share with you all that Bernadette Olivier's birth center Rite of Passage is now offering home births.  She also is doing VBACs for those who have already had a VBAC and considering the VBAC option for all mom's in home birth settings.  Wanted to share this because I know many of you that have private insurance only have Bernadette as an in network provider, and it may be cheaper and/or work out better for some of you to be able to deliver with her.  Thought I would share for those who like to keep up with area providers :)

[wonderfullymade]

Thanks Shannon! I love Bernadette and think she offers a great service for those looking into homebirth or birth center births. :)

[meagsm]

I'm delivering there in July! Very excited!

[CrystalCloud]

She is awesome! DH and I actually went to take one of her classes right before my first DS was born.

[asherraifsmom]

Anyone know if she has decided to take first time VBAC'ers at home or not? I have a friend in Houston who has "excellent insurance" (not sure the carrier) and is wanting a VBAC and now her OB is changing his tune and saying NO to a VBAC. She can't pay for an out of pocket midwife. This would be her first VBAC; her firstborn was a c/s for failure to progress (after an induction) 5 years ago. I just ask because this was originally posted in January, wondering if anything has changed since then.........

[calice]

I'd be surprised if Bernadette was doing vbacs. Her background is in the hospital. She never had experience at home births until very recently.

[shannon84]

Bernadette takes those who have VBAC'd successfully at the center and home, and will consider a first VBAC at home by interview.  It is different for CNM's vs. CPM's because they have to be careful due to insurance and legalities.  I know of a couple awesome CPM's that do home deliveries for VBAC's and take insurance.  PM me for more information!