Wow Ellissa, that is great value.

My homebirth is costing $4000. I am paying in four payments, at 13 weeks, 20 weeks, 28 weeks and 36 weeks. We negotiated that. The m/w was open to how we pay, that was what I felt suited us best.

I don't think the pool is included, I'm not too worried because I have a friend who will lend me one. All the usual appts (as outlined above) but have also called her outside appts to ask questions which is nice to have a care provider who is "on call" all the time, not just when I'm having a baby.

I know it is a lot of money, but we have always "self insured" health wise and I guess this is one way we are spending that part of our savings. And so far, the quality of the service and care that I am getting, when compared to the hospital, is significantly superior, and therefore worth it