Frequently Asked Questions

Where will I have my baby?

Your birth will take place in Porter Hoptial's new birthing center. The new Birthing Center at Porter offers family-centered care.  Our rooms are designed to provide a warm, homelike environment—allowing for your partner and your baby to stay with you. We will accommodate your preferences to the best of our ability

Where will my appointments be?

Appointments are in our comfortable, kid- and breast-feeding friendly office space, located in Vergennes.

Will my insurance cover a midwife birth?

Midwifery care is covered by private insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid and many managed care programs, as well as military and federal employee health plans. They practice in hospitals, birth centers, managed care organizations, private offices, clinics and public health departments.

Will I have a doctor if I need one during the birth?

Of course, we offer physician back-up when indicated.

Do midwives offer other services than attending births?

Yes, midwives offer a full scope of well-woman care, from annual exams and check-ups, to Pap tests, to birth control counseling and prescibing, to menopause management.