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Home Birth, Holistic Gynecology & Lactation FAQs in Northern Virginia

Whether you're exploring home birth for the first time, wondering what to expect from your care, or looking for practical details about appointments and insurance, we're happy to help you find the answers. We've gathered some of the questions we hear most often about our home birth midwifery, holistic gynecology, and lactation consulting services. We hope this is a helpful place to start, but if there's something on your mind that we haven't covered, you're always welcome to reach out. We believe asking questions is an important part of making informed decisions, and we're here to help you feel confident in yours.

Questions About Home Birth

Yes! Unlike practices where one midwife attends with an assistant, both Aimee and Desiree are experienced, fully credentialed midwives who attend every home birth together.
For many people with low-risk pregnancies, a planned home birth can be a reasonable option. We carefully assess your health throughout pregnancy, monitor you and your baby during labor, and make plans for additional medical care or hospital transfer if needed. Your safety and informed choices are always priorities.
We recommend reaching out around 3–8 months before your due date, or as soon as you begin considering home birth. The earlier we connect, the more time we'll have to get to know one another and prepare together.

Yes! We work with some insurance and make it easy to find out what your plan may cover. You can check your benefits and verify your coverage right now using the link below.
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Sometimes plans change, and that's something we prepare for together. If a hospital transfer becomes necessary, we'll help you understand what's happening and coordinate the transition to additional medical care.
Home birth can be a wonderful option for many women. We'll review your medical history, discuss any considerations, and help you understand whether planning a home birth is appropriate for you and your baby.

Before your visit, we'll ask you to complete an intake form so we can learn more about your health history and what brings you in. During your appointment, we'll review your concerns, answer questions, and discuss appropriate examinations, testing, or recommendations.
Our visits typically last 60–90 minutes, depending on the type of appointment and your individual needs. We want to make sure there's enough time for both your care and your questions.
Yes. While we value herbal medicine, nutrition, and holistic approaches, we also use evidence-based clinical care and can prescribe medications when appropriate and within our scope of practice.

Ten Moons is out-of-network with all insurance carriers. Payment is requested at the time of your appointment, but we can provide insurance billing documentation through our professional billing service upon request. Depending on your plan, your insurance carrier may reimburse you directly.
Laboratory testing may involve additional charges. We can collect samples during your appointment and send them to an in-network laboratory, such as LabCorp. For self-pay clients, reduced laboratory rates may be available through Sunrise Laboratories.
Not at all! Our holistic gynecology services are available to women seeking personalized reproductive and gynecological care, whether or not they're planning a pregnancy or home birth.

Questions About Holistic Gynecology

Not at all! Aimee offers lactation consulting for families seeking feeding support, whether you've received your pregnancy and birth care with Ten Moons or elsewhere.
You can reach out during pregnancy to prepare for feeding or anytime after your baby arrives. If you're experiencing pain, concerns about milk supply, or difficulty feeding, we encourage you to seek support early.
Yes. Aimee has 25 years of experience supporting families through a wide range of lactation concerns. Her training as an IBCLC and Certified Nurse Midwife allows her to assess more complex challenges and recommend appropriate care.

Yes. As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife, Aimee can prescribe medications when clinically indicated, including treatment for certain breastfeeding-related infections.
When appropriate, yes. Aimee has training in Western herbal medicine and may incorporate carefully selected herbal recommendations alongside evidence-based clinical care, taking your individual health circumstances into consideration.
Yes! Families receiving home birth care with Ten Moons have access to lactation education and support from an IBCLC through the first six weeks postpartum.

Questions About Lactation Consulting

You can book an appointment directly through our online scheduling link. If you have questions before getting started, you're always welcome to contact us by phone, email, or through our website's contact form.
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We welcome families at two office locations: Front Royal and Winchester, Virginia. Our Front Royal office is open for appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays, and our Winchester office offers appointments on Wednesdays. All visits are by appointment.
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Yes! Home visits are included in select care packages and services. We serve families throughout Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, including Front Royal, Falls Church, Winchester, Fairfax, Arlington, and surrounding communities. Contact us to discuss availability in your area.