A birth center is a nurturing environment that provides comprehensive care for women with low-risk pregnancies. It offers prenatal, birthing, postpartum, and newborn services, as well as women's health care, following the midwifery model. These centers are fully integrated into the healthcare system, emphasizing prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention, and cost-effectiveness.

Yes, we do. Our facility features high-quality birthing tubs available for both labor and delivery. Water immersion during labor has been shown to offer several benefits, including pain relief, enhanced relaxation, and improved mobility for the mother.

Our midwives are experienced in natural childbirth techniques and offer various pain management methods. These include hydrotherapy, positioning, massage, counter-pressure, herbal remedies, and supportive encouragement. We also provide inhaled nitrous oxide, which many find helpful. It's important to note that we don't offer intravenous pain medication or epidurals at our facility.

We are currently in-network with CIGNA. For all other insurance companies, we are considered an out-of-network provider. However, we're happy to file claims with your insurance company on your behalf for reimbursement.

Our birth center caters to individuals with low-risk pregnancies, promoting overall pregnancy health. The classification of low-risk versus high-risk can vary depending on individual circumstances. Generally, if you're in good health without major chronic conditions and expecting a single baby, you're likely eligible for our care. Factors such as conception method and age don't automatically categorize you as high risk. We encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with our staff if you have any questions about your eligibility.

If a mother's pregnancy becomes high-risk, making her ineligible for birth center delivery, we continue to provide care with her midwife in a hospital setting. Plano Birthplace is one of the few birth centers in the DFW area where midwives have hospital privileges. We're committed to maintaining continuity of care for all our clients, even if a change in birth setting becomes necessary.

Our midwives receive extensive training to recognize potential complications early on during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Both mother and baby are closely monitored for any signs of complications. If any concerns arise, your midwife will efficiently arrange a transfer to the nearest appropriate hospital for further evaluation and care. Our facility is conveniently located less than two miles from a hospital.

Most of our clients opt to receive their entire prenatal care with us, typically starting with a pregnancy confirmation visit between 8 to 12 weeks. While we do accept clients later in the first or second trimester, we generally cannot accommodate new clients after the 28th week of pregnancy due to our care protocols.

Yes, we do provide home birth services. For home births, we bring portable equipment and necessary supplies to your residence. We also offer guidance to help you prepare your home environment for a comfortable and supported birthing experience.

After a birth at Plano Birthplace, families typically return home within 3 to 6 hours post-delivery, provided both mother and baby are healthy. There are specific criteria that must be met before discharge. The first two hours after birth are dedicated to skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby. Around two hours post-birth, we conduct the newborn examination. Often, mothers nurse their babies several times, shower, and have a protein-rich meal before leaving. Once home, we encourage parents to spend the first 48 hours in close skin-to-skin contact with their newborn.