Don't stress mnb, Mary charges so much because she is covered by Medicare.... So out of pocket is about $1500 I think. But I wouldn't go near Mary with a barge pole....... Mind u, u might think she is lovely. Lots of mums do. My MW cost $2000. If you have two mw's it can cost $4000. But if u only want one and perhaps have ur student midwife then it could just be $2000 like it was for us.

Truly u should call me. I am involved with the maternity coalition and other birth activism on the coast and can talk to u about what ur options are. Pm me for my ph number I you want