Investing in Midwifery & Doula Care

Quality birth support is not a luxury—it is an investment in your physical and emotional health. Home birth and doula support is available in Alexandria, Arlington, Woodbridge, and all of Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Whether you are planning a home or hospital birth, seeking doula or midwifery care, Ryann will provide expert, evidence-based, compassionate care.

home birth midwifery

Ryann Bernard, CPM, offers expert prenatal care (including labs and ultrasounds if you choose), home birth, and postpartum care. The midwifery model of care is based on client choice and autonomy, shared decision making, and relies on current evidence. Ryann attends home births in DC, Maryland, Alexandria, Arlington, Woodbridge, and all of Northern Virginia. Children and partners are welcome to be as involved as you prefer in all aspects of your care, including office visits.

We do not participate in any insurance plans. Your investment in home birth midwifery care is paid out of pocket. We accept cash, check, PayPal, credit card, FSA card, or HSA card. and Ryann will help you seek a reimbursement from your insurance after your care is complete. A sliding scale is offered. Before 32 weeks, monthly payment plans are available. Cost: $4000-$6500 (varies depending on situation), in monthly payments due before birth.

doula support

DC parents come to Ryann for the ultimate in high-level birth support from one of the DC, Maryland, and Virginia's most experienced birth doulas and one of the few midwives who provides doula services as well. Ryann serves as a doula at all hospitals in DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Clients have concierge-level support available seven days a week, including immediate access to Ryann via phone, email, and text.

Del Ray Midwifery’s doula support package is unique in terms of the depth of support provided. Working with Ryann includes an in-office or virtual birth-planning prenatal visit, in-person birth doula support at home (with the benefit of her midwifery skills), doula support while you are at the hospital, breast/chest feeding support, and and in-person postpartum visits in the office. Because Ryann is a midwife, many clients are able to get some of the costs reimbursed by their insurance plan. Cost: $2000.