Hello! My name is Heidi Hennigan Cohen! I look forward to meeting you! I hope that we can set a time for a free “Meet and Greet” to get to know each other. Before we do, I thought I would mention a few things that are unique about homebirth midwifery care.
First of all, I am so excited to share the journey with a family when they start care with Aspen Roots Midwifery. Midwifery care is not just coming in and doing a quick set of vitals and listening to the baby, it is so much more! Our appointments are structured so we can have time to learn about your options in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
At Aspen Roots Midwifery we:
Create space to get to know you as an individual.
Support families having an active and responsible role in their midwifery care.
Offer education and clinical assessment so you feel confident in your own choices.
We ask families to take an active role in their prenatal, birth, and postpartum care:
This means they have taken or are willing to take childbirth education so they understand what to expect during labor and birth. (We know of some virtual options!)
To learn and consider the subjects we discuss during care.
They are willing to make their nutrition their priority! (80-100 grams of protein, good calories (veggies/fruits/good grains), and eating good salt (learn more about Eating Well). Eating well helps promote a healthy pregnancy and risks.
They understand the importance of communication with their midwife and making joint decisions together to promote the best options in care.
If you are willing to prepare for an unmedicated birth and are willing to take active responsibility in your home birth care then exploring out-of-hospital options is a great idea for you! Talking to me is free and I am more than happy to answer any questions you have and discuss how I can support you with home birth midwifery care. Please go through the Risk Assessment (link below) to see if you are considered “Low-Risk” by Colorado State Law.
IF you do feel that home birth is a good option for you, contact us to set up a free “Meet and Greet”.
Colorado State states that we are only allowed accept low risk clients into midwifery care. Please see the attached document for a list of questions to see if you are considered low risk:
Schedule a free Meet and Greet with Heidi, then follow this link as it contains our Midwifery Informed Consent for Care; Our financial document, and a records release plus information like her address. (Contact Heidi for password)
Aspen Roots Midwifery is an out-of-network provider. Some commercial insurance plans may provide reimbursement for out-of-network home birth midwifery care. Insurance reimbursement is never guaranteed.
Before checking your benefits:
Please contact us first to confirm that Aspen Roots Midwifery has availability for your due date.
If you have commercial insurance:
Once availability is confirmed, complete Birth Professional Billing’s Verification of Benefits (VOB). This can help you understand your potential out-of-network benefits before beginning care.
If you are interested in pursuing a gap or network exception for possible in-network benefits, this must be pursued through your insurance plan and approved BEFORE your initial appointment with Aspen Roots Midwifery.
Please note:
Kaiser and TRICARE do not reimburse Aspen Roots Midwifery for home birth midwifery care.
Health First Colorado (Medicaid): Aspen Roots Midwifery is not enrolled as a Health First Colorado provider and cannot accept clients enrolled in Health First Colorado, including clients who wish to self-pay. Please see our Medicaid & Community Birth page for more information.
I also highly recommend watching the following videos to give you a better understanding of the expectations surrounding home birth BEFORE we have our Meet and Greet Especially if one or more parent is not sure if home birth is the best fit for their family. “The Business of Being Born” link regularly changes, so please google to find a place to rent it. The second video, “Why not home” costs $3.99 and I really encourage you to watch both videos.
