Category: Austin Area Birthing Center

Newborn Care While midwifery care is primarily focused on the mother, midwives also provide care for babies during the first 30 days of life. We also monitor newborns through their initial wakeful phase, ensuring proper breathing, feeding and supporting breastfeeding or formula feeding.  This immediate care helps prevent immediate post-birth complications for the baby and… Continue reading Newborn Care

Labor and Birth With Austin Area Birthing Center Are you a first-time parent and feeling a little uneasy about all of the unknowns? Knowing what to expect can help you feel more comfortable and better prepared when the time comes. If you’re nearing your due date, here is a rundown of what to expect at… Continue reading Labor and Birth With Austin Area Birthing Center

Get Started with Austin Area Birthing Center If you are starting the journey of finding the right care provider for you and your pregnancy, and are feeling a little overwhelmed, we can help! We want to make the process as smooth and easy as possible. Here is a little rundown of what starting care with… Continue reading Get Started with Austin Area Birthing Center

Client-Focused Prenatal Care Prenatal care plays a crucial role in pregnancy and birth outcomes. Consistent, patient-centered care leads to better results. At Austin Area Birthing Center, we prioritize both maternal health and autonomy, ensuring our prenatal care is holistic and client-focused. How long are the prenatal care appointments? Prenatal care appointments at Austin ABC are… Continue reading Client-Focused Prenatal Care

What Happens in a Newborn Screening? After you give birth at Austin Area Birthing Center, newborns undergo screening to assess their health and ensure they are adjusting well. This process provides parents with reassurance that their baby is ready for a safe discharge home. What Is a Newborn Screening? Many people think the newborn assessment… Continue reading What Happens in a Newborn Screening?

Are VBACs Offered at Austin Area Birthing Center? VBAC or Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is when a mother attempts to give birth vaginally after having delivered via a C-section previously.  Having a VBAC can be daunting, since it has an increased risk of complications. But it is empowering for a mother to take control of… Continue reading Are VBACs Offered at Austin Area Birthing Center?

Do Affirmations Help with Labor?  Birth is undoubtedly an intense, life-changing experience for every mother. You find yourself more vulnerable than ever, facing parts of yourself that you never knew existed. A great way to go through it is by having the right mindset that makes you feel empowered and reassured. We recommend doing inner… Continue reading Do Affirmations Help with Labor?

Can a Midwife Prescribe Birth Control? If you’re opting for reproductive care in a non-hospital setting, your primary healthcare provider will most likely be a midwife.  Midwives are certified individuals who can provide care for sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy, and postpartum. According to ACNM, midwifery care encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy,… Continue reading Can a Midwife Prescribe Birth Control?

What to Look for in a Birth Center Deciding on your birthplace is an important choice among the many you need to make in your birth journey. The place you choose needs to uphold your values and ensure your comfort at one of the most important milestones in your life.  If you have decided to… Continue reading What to Look for in a Birth Center

Natural Family Planning Family planning is all about informed decisions. When do you wish to have children? How can you prevent unplanned pregnancies? How will you manage the spacing between pregnancies? This can be achieved through natural approaches and medical interventions. Let’s talk about natural family planning. What is Natural Family Planning? Natural family planning… Continue reading Natural Family Planning