Our Sliding Scale

Find out how much you can spend.

At Flow Freely, we firmly believe that every individual expecting a child deserves unwavering support throughout their pregnancy and birthing journey, regardless of their financial circumstances. We also realize that for many, that is easier said than done. Sliding scale options are one way that we can offer our birth support to everyone. You get to decide what price point works best for you!

We aimed to consider oppression, racism, and inequalities in our community while finding the best payment option for our services. Here's a guide to help you choose the most suitable payment.

 

Consider paying lower on the scale if you: 

  • Are a person who experiences direct racism or via systemic oppression

  • Are a Black, Brown, Indigenous or otherwise non-white person

  • Are someone with living with visible or non-visible disability

  • Are transgender and experience trans-related discrimination and/or violence regularly

  • Are identify as LGBTQIA2s/queer and experience related discrimination and/or violence regularly

  • Have medical expenses that aren’t covered by insurance

  • Have been denied work

  • Are eligible for public assistance

  • Have immigration-related expenses

  • Are a returning citizen who has been denied work because of incarceration history

  • Are a sex worker who experiences discrimination

  • Are supporting children or have other dependents 


Consider paying higher on the scale if you: 

  • Own the home you live in

  • Have investments, a retirement or can put money in savings

  • Can travel for leisure 

  • Have access to resources in times of need

  • Work part time by choice

  • Have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender privilege, racial privilege, class background, etc. (even if you aren’t currently exercising that power) 

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When you can pay more, you help everyone. When you pay in the middle, you help to cover costs. When you pay at the bottom, know that you’re letting your community help support you, and we understand that takes A LOT of courage. Once more, YOU decide which price point works best for you, within our package price ranges.

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If after these suggestions you find that you’re unable to pay even the lowest end of the spectrum, please reach out to us and we can work something out. We are here to help you. Pay what feels right for YOU; no stress! We will never ask questions or hassle you about your payment choice. 

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Flow Freely has adopted this privilege-based sliding scale model from A/B MOORE ✶ VALLEY TATTOO at https://www.abmtattoo.com and with permission to use.