Emailing Potential Midwives?

[kjm279]

When you are starting out looking for a home birth midwife, IF you email them, what kind of information are you asking them?

I am newly pregnant with my third child and will be looking for the first time for a home birth midwife.  After searching the internet and combing through threads, I've picked up a lot of names of midwives that interest me and would like to contact a couple.  I'm not against using a telephone, it's just fairly chaotic in my house 99% of the time (and I'm fairly awkward and shy on the phone LOL) and would like to contact them via email before calling to set up a face-to-face interview.

What kind of questions are appropriate to ask in an email?

And one, slightly off topic question here.  I've read tons about a handful of midwives whose names come up repeatedly as recommended midwives, but I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge or experience with Aly Folin (North Star Midwifery)?

Thanks so much, in advance!

Keri

[homebirthing]

Aly is great! I really like her a lot and I think she is fantastic at births. Definitely interview her!

As far as emailing potential midwives, I think that you might find a lot of them who will say "Give me a call!" It is really hard to get to know someone enough over email to gauge their personality. Basic questions you could ask would be: Are you available? Where are you located? Do you work with another midwife? How far along will I be when prenatals start?

In depth questions could be saved for the interviewing process. We have so many great midwives here in the twin cities.

[maui mom]

Try talking with Merrily Daly, www.onlinemidwife.com. She can give you great recommendations, from her 30+ years experience in hospitals and homebirth situations.  She is a registered nurse and certified midwife, and delivered my two children, but she also does consulting via email, skype, or phone (which is what I think would be great for you).  She is so knowledgable, and lovable all in one.  Please pass the word on about her website!  I am so happy with how much she helped during my pregnancy, that I am taking the time to go on these forums I never did before and share with others!

Aloha!