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Do I qualify for care?
Do I qualify for care? Midwifery care offers so many great benefits, and that is why more and more women are opting for a natural birth in the setting of a birth center or at home. There are some qualifications that a person must have to be able to be properly cared...
Childbirth Education Classes at Birthways Family Birth Center Becoming a parent for the first time can be a little scary. We understand! There are a lot of new details and advice coming your way on what it takes to birth, nurture, and raise kids. This is where the...
Our Postpartum Services
Our Postpartum Services As you continue on in your pregnancy, it’s important to start planning and thinking about the care you would like to have postpartum as well! Our support and services continue after the birth well into your postpartum period. Your birth team...
6 Tips for Surviving the First Trimester
6 Tips for Surviving the First Trimester For first-time mothers-to-be, pregnancy is a challenging, beautiful experience! The first trimester can be one of those more challenging moments for a lot of people since you're new to everything and still settling into the...
How to Find the Right Maternity Care Provider for You
How to Find the Right Maternity Care Provider for You Are you exploring your options for your maternity care? There are a lot of questions to ask and things to learn as you go to make sure you find the best fit for you, but here is a quick list for how to go about...
Different Types of Baby Poop
Different Types of Baby Poop As a new parent, it's natural to worry about every little thing concerning your baby. One thing parents are often worried about is what happens in their baby's diapers. Why do colors change, what do different colors signify, and when do...
5 Tips for Navigating the Holidays While Pregnant
5 Tips For Navigating The Holidays When Pregnant Having your first holiday season while pregnant can be both joyous and overwhelming at the same time. While it’s a great time to celebrate this new beginning with your friends and family, it can be different from...
Does My Period Affect My Milk Supply?
Does My Period Affect My Milk Supply? If you’ve just had your first baby, you’re probably wondering when you’ll have your first period and whether or not it will affect your milk supply. The hormone responsible for milk production, prolactin, has an inhibitory effect...
What You Need to Know About Our Care
What You Need to Know About Our Care Birthways Family Birth Center provides mothers with the satisfaction of having options in their birthing process. We want mothers to know that we respect you as the expert of your own body and trust you to make decisions...
What to Eat in Labor
What to Eat in Labor? Labor and giving birth takes a lot of energy. Knowing what to eat can help your body gain energy before, during, and after this process. Although the body requires many calories to get through labor, it can be challenging to feel like you want to...