Hello! I am Mary Claire Tidwell, A home birth Midwife serving women in Southwestern Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas.
I believe that pregnancy and birth is a sacred and natural process which often unfolds as God has wonderfully designed without medical intervention. In short, pregnancy and birth are not medical events and rarely need to be treated as such.
I am able to provide prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum care. If you’re looking for a midwife to attend your home birth, or just interested in home birth in general, please explore my site to see if I’m the right midwife for you!
Prenatal Care
Receiving regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy and opens the door for any and all questions to be answered right up until labor begins.
Labor & Delivery
Delivering your baby within the comfort of your own home brings a sense of calm empowerment while creating a rewarding experience for the whole family.
Postpartum Care
In-home postpartum visits allow you and your newborn to skip the car rides and still receive the individualized care you both deserve during your recovery phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! In fact, the state of Pennsylvania has one of the highest home birth rates in the country.
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$4200 is the total investment for my services. Payment plans can be discussed upon our initial consultation, as I am open to working with every family’s financial capabilities as long as the total can be paid in full by week 37 of your third trimester.
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Routine prenatal visits, a “quick birth” kit, an assistant at the birth, four in-home postpartum visits, newborn screenings, SSC and birth certificate forms, and access to a copy of your records.
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The majority of women are healthy and low risk, so very likely you are too! Contact me if you have any concerns or questions about your health status for a home birth.
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No worries! That's where midwives come in- especially the home birthing kind. I will respect your wishes on how you'd like to see your pregnancy and labor unfold and will be there to offer advice on different options available to you.
“Mary was a blessing to our family! Looking back on this whole journey, I can’t believe I actually considered anything but a home birth with an experienced midwife. My initial hospital birth compared to my recent home birth was like night versus day. Thank you New Mercies Midwifery!”