DFW Community Birth & Wellness
Midwifery Care
Now accepting a limited number of clients for Home Births & Birth Center Births
Located Old East Dallas providing home births throughout the DFW Metroplex
Why Midwifery Care with Us?
Transitioning out of a high volume birth center practice, it was important for Elizabeth and Jenn to focus on their values in midwifery care:
Individualized Care
Family Centered Care & Birth
Shared Decision Making with Evidence Based Education
Holistic Approach
Lower Intervention Rates
Continuity of Care
Inclusive and Non-Judgmental Care
Cost Effective Care with Transparent Financials
Collaboration
Our list continues to grow with outside providers we are happy to refer our clients to when something is outside of our expertise or scope of practice. We love being able to collaborate with local Community Midwives, Obstetricians, Sonographers, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists, Lactation Consultants, Doulas, Pelvic Floor Therapists, Neonatologists, Chiropractors, Pediatricians, Functional Medicine Practitioners, Dietitians, Childbirth Educators, Pediatric Dentists & more!
Location
Nestled in one of Dallas’ Landmark Historic Districts, Peak Suburban Addition on Gaston Avenue. Our birth center provides all the comforts of home with peace of mind that Baylor University Medical Center’s Labor & Delivery entrance is just .07 miles down the street.
Follow us as we GROW!
While we will continue to limit our monthly due dates for personal clients...
Our vision is a true community birth center where community midwives and other local birth workers can provide care for their clients in our beautiful space. We love sharing the center with our Community Midwifery Study Program, DFW Community Doula Network and Native Chiropractic & Wellness.
If you are an independent midwife looking for space to see your clients inquire today!
What Clients are Saying
"Elizabeth was an incredible midwife from 8 weeks all the way through delivery. I knew I was in capable hands with the birth of my daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for safe, evidence based labor and delivery!"
-Laura J.
"Jenn, we cannot express how thankful we are for everything you’ve done for our little family. Your calm demeanor was everything we needed on R’s birth day. Not to mention all of your help and communication since then…"
-Dani P.
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free virtual or in-person consultation to see if midwifery care with us is right for you!
FAQ
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Currently we are transitioning away from being in-network providers. While we feel deeply that midwifery care should be attainable for all, this decision allows us to dedicate more time to the families we are serving.
Insurance: While we do not accept insurance we are out of network providers. If you email us a copy of your insurance card(s) and ID prior to your intake appointment, we can contact your insurance company and ask for a verification of benefits. This can give an estimate of what your insurance may reimburse you for our care. We do our best to do these promptly but please give us 5-7 days as waiting on hold and speaking to the correct person with insurance companies can take time, unfortunately. With insurance, maternity care is billed after your final postpartum visit or after your last visit if you transfer out of care early. If your account is current with us, we will submit a claim to your insurance for you, including what you have paid for care and you will receive a reimbursement check from them if services are covered under your plan. Superbills are available upon request for self submitting.
We accept most healths hare co-ops, along with HSA/FSA accounts and offer payment plans. We also have financing resources.
*Discounts can be given if using insurance for labs
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We are committed to supporting you physically, and emotionally, throughout your pregnancy. Your prenatal care is an opportunity for us to build a trusting relationship, educate you about the physiological processes of pregnancy and birth, and learn from you about your body, your baby, and your birth preferences.
We believe that these elements work in harmony to create positive birth experiences. Together, we laugh, we cry, and we grow, fostering a nurturing environment for you and your growing family.
1st appointment – 28 weeks are monthly appointments
28 weeks – 36 weeks are bi-weekly appointments
36 weeks to birth of your baby are weekly appointments
Medical/Pregnancy History
Risk Assessments to ensure you are and continue to be low risk
Nutritional, Herbal, and Homeopathic Counseling
All lab work required by the state of Texas and any additional that are indicated including Pap smears
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Assessment of Fetal Heart Tones and Position of Baby
24-Hour Access to Your Midwives
Pregnancy/Childbirth Education
Diagnostic Sonogram Referrals
Breastfeeding Preparation
Consulting Physician Referrals as Indicated
Extensive Professional Referrals and Resources for All of Your Pregnancy Needs
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Support during one of the most intimate experiences of your life. Respectful and personalized care that reflects your beliefs and birth choices.
Flexibility for both home birth and birth center settings.
Family involvement throughout the labor and birth process is welcome and encouraged
Labor support and comfort techniques including positional guidance, massage, hydrotherapy, and use of essential oils
Full clinical assessment of maternal and fetal health throughout the labor and birthing process
Techniques for avoiding perineal lacerations by gently guiding you through your pushing stage and the use of warm compresses and water birth
Perineal evaluation and if necessary, use of numbing agents and advanced suturing skills or other repair techniques
Immediate and continuous skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby to promote bonding and encourage the initiation of breastfeeding
Delayed cord clamping to assist with the transition of baby as they begins to breathe on their own, as well as allowing the completion of blood volume to the newborn
Therapeutic herbal bath for mother and newborn to aid in bonding and healing
Comprehensive newborn examination
Breastfeeding support
All birth attendants are current with CPR and Neonatal Resuscitation certifications and have immediate access to resuscitation equipment including oxygen
IV fluids and IV antibiotics available if indicated
Access to anti-hemorrhage medications
Erythromycin and Vitamin K injection available for the newborn, if indicated or requested
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
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We are here to support, encourage, and guide you. By the time our journey comes to a close, we are woven together through the intimacy of birth and the bond of motherhood.
Follow-up care appointments: postpartum visit within the first 72 hours, and again at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks postpartum
Breastfeeding counseling and support
Newborn physical exams and weight checks
Metabolic newborn screening tests done at initial postpartum visit and again at the 2 week visit
Continued assessments of the physiological and emotional well-being of the new mother
Pap smears available at final postpartum visit, if needed
Family dynamics/Sibling advice
Family planning counseling
Documentation of birth certificate and social security filed with the state
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For Pre-Conception, Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum for you & your baby.
We follow the same appointment schedule in pregnancy as a typical OB.
Whether you're planning for a future home birth, or are 6 weeks or 32 weeks pregnant we'd love to support your journey into parenthood.
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2024 limited home birth availability
October - 2 spots available
November - 2 spots available
December - 2 spots available
2025 limited home and birth center availability
January - 4 spots available
February - 3 spots available
March - 5 spots available
April - 6 spots available
May - 6 spots available
June - 6 spots available
July - 6 spots available
August - 6 spots available
September - 6 spots available
October - 6 spots available
November - 6 spots available
December - 6 spots available