Sue Baelen
Home birth midwife

Sue Baelen

LM
San Francisco, California
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Service area
San Francisco, San Mateo
Openings
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Payment
$7,000
Experience
20 years / 800
About Susan

Helping families find beauty and power in their birth choices

Availability
Availability has not been added yet. Contact Susan directly to ask about current openings.
Services and specialties
Water birth First-time parents Lactation support Postpartum doula referral Newborn screening Placenta encapsulation Trauma-informed care
Fees and insurance
Package cost
$7,000
Insurance and payment
Self-pay Commercial / Private Provides superbill for reimbursement Sliding scale
Included in care
  • All prenatal visits
  • Birth attendance
  • Birth assistant
  • Postpartum home visits
  • 6-week postpartum visit
  • Newborn assessments
  • Lactation support
Credentials
Credential
LM
NPI
1871647966
License state
CA
Education
BS from RPI, NY State. Midwifery training from National Midwifery Institute (MEAC accredited)
Professional memberships
CALM, NACPM, NARM
Experience
20 years in practice, 800 births attended
Location and fit
Primary location
San Francisco, California
Service area
San Francisco, San Mateo
Languages
English
VBAC experience
Yes, I attend VBACs at home
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