Plano Birthplace

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 do not offer intravenous pain medication or epidurals.

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

Our birth center caters to individuals with low-risk pregnancies. We advocate for overall pregnancy health. The definition of low-risk versus high-risk can vary depending on individual circumstances. Generally, if you're in good health without significant chronic conditions and expecting a single baby, you're likely eligible for birth center care. Factors such as conception method and age don't automatically classify you as high risk. If you have any doubts, we encourage you to schedule a complimentary consultation with our staff to discuss your specific situation.

If a mother's pregnancy becomes too high-risk for a 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 our midwives have hospital privileges. We are committed to continuing care for all our clients, even if a change in birth setting becomes necessary.

Our midwives are extensively trained to recognize potential early signs of complications throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. Both mother and baby are closely monitored for any indications of complications. If early signs appear, your midwife will efficiently coordinate a transfer to the nearest appropriate hospital for further evaluation and care. Our location is less than two miles from a hospital.

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

Yes, Plano Birthplace provides home birth services. We bring portable equipment and necessary supplies to your residence. We also offer guidance to help you prepare your home birth space, ensuring a comfortable and supported birthing experience.

After a birth at Plano Birthplace, families typically return home three to six hours post-birth, provided both mother and baby are healthy. There are specific criteria that must be met before discharge. In the first two hours after birth, skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby is encouraged. The newborn exam is conducted about two hours post-birth. Often, the mother will nurse her baby several times, shower, and have a high-protein meal before leaving. Once home, we recommend parents spend the first 48 hours in close skin-to-skin contact with their newborn.

Plano Birthplace offers comprehensive pregnancy and birth services including prenatal care, labor and birth services, postpartum care, lactation support, childbirth education, well-woman care, gender reveals, and water births.

Yes, Plano Birthplace provides excellent birthing tubs for labor and delivery, with water immersion shown to reduce pain, promote relaxation, and improve mobility during labor.

Plano Birthplace is currently in-network with CIGNA. For other insurance providers, they are out-of-network but will file claims on your behalf.

Plano Birthplace primarily serves individuals with low-risk pregnancies who are expecting a single baby and are generally in good health. They recommend scheduling a consultation for specific eligibility.

If a pregnancy becomes high-risk, the midwives continue care with the client in a hospital setting, as the midwives have hospital privileges in the DFW area.

Midwives are trained to recognize early signs of complications and will coordinate an efficient transfer to the nearest appropriate hospital, located less than two miles away.

Most clients begin prenatal care at Plano Birthplace between 8 to 12 weeks of pregnancy; new clients generally cannot be accepted after the 28th week.

Yes, Plano Birthplace provides home birth services, bringing necessary equipment and supplies to your residence and offering guidance to prepare your home birth space.

Plano Birthplace is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Nearby financial services such as B J Seastone - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Waterfront Wealth Management are close by, offering convenient options for financial planning needs before or after your visit. Also, the nearby 360 Health & Wellness Services and Modern Wellness Chiropractic offer complementary health services.