Frequently Asked Questions

I am an out-of-network provider. I do not bill insurance directly for my services, but I provide detailed receipts (superbills) that clients may submit for reimbursement from their insurance. I also accept FSA as a payment method.

EKD Midwifery is located in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, New York. Please contact me for the specific office address and directions.

Yes! I offer both in-person and virtual visits, and fees are the same for both. For virtual visits, I am licensed to see clients in New York, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.

Your first visit will be 60 minutes long, regardless of the reason for your appointment. This allows plenty of time to get to know you, understand your health history, discuss your concerns and goals, and develop a personalized plan of care.

Yes. I am currently accepting a limited number of birth clients per month for full-scope midwifery care — pregnancy, labor and delivery at Mount Sinai West Hospital, and postpartum care. Learn more about birth care at EKD Midwifery.

Absolutely. I am committed to providing inclusive, affirming care for all individuals, including trans and nonbinary clients. My services include reproductive healthcare for people of all gender identities.

Please fill out the contact form on my website. If you are a new client or a newly pregnant current client, please fill out the form before calling to schedule. I'll get back to you within 2 business days.

A CNM is a licensed and board-certified practitioner with education in both nursing and midwifery, holding a master's degree. CNMs are independent practitioners who provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare. Learn more on the What is a Midwife? page.

Yes. Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Licensed Midwives (LMs) in New York have full prescriptive authority. Midwives prescribe the full spectrum of reproductive and gynecological medications, including:

• Contraception (oral pills, IUDs, Nexplanon implants, patches, vaginal rings, and emergency contraception)
• Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) / hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and hormone optimization for perimenopause and menopause
• Routine therapeutics, antibiotics, and prenatal medications

Midwives and OB/GYNs offer safe, comprehensive care, but their scope and approach differ:

• Choose a Midwife if: You want low-intervention, holistic, and deeply personalized care for normal, low-to-moderate-risk pregnancy and birth, as well as routine gynecological care. Midwives specialize in physiologic birth, shared decision-making, emotional support, and whole-body wellness.
• Choose an OB/GYN if: You have a high-risk pregnancy, significant pre-existing medical conditions (such as severe hypertension, heart conditions, or complex diabetes), or conditions requiring surgical intervention, as OB/GYNs are trained surgeons specializing in complications.
• Collaborative Care: If complications arise while in midwifery care, I work collaboratively with hospital-based OB/GYNs and maternal-fetal medicine specialists to co-manage or smoothly transfer care if necessary.

It's important to note that you do not need an OB/GYN to work with me — you can choose me as your primary gynecology or pregnancy care provider. Read the full midwife vs. OB/GYN comparison.

Not currently, but I do have experience in both of these settings. Births with me are attended exclusively in a hospital setting. This model combines low-intervention, midwife-led physiological support and individualized advocacy with immediate access to hospital resources (monitoring, pain relief options, neonatal teams, and surgical backup) should the need arise.

In almost all cases, no. Under New York law, patients have direct access to licensed midwives without requiring a referral from a physician or primary care provider.

A superbill is an itemized medical receipt that contains the clinical diagnostic (ICD-10) and procedure (CPT) codes your insurance company requires to process an out-of-network claim.

1. Payment: You pay the practice directly at the time of your visit or according to your payment schedule.
2. Receipt of Superbill: You receive a detailed superbill containing your clinical codes, dates of service, and paid amounts.
3. Submission: You submit the superbill directly to your health insurer (either via their online member portal or a claim app).
4. Reimbursement: Your insurer processes the claim according to your out-of-network benefits. If you have an out-of-network deductible, the eligible fees count toward meeting it; once met, the insurer sends reimbursement directly to you based on your plan's allowable rate.