What is a midwife? The English word midwife is at least 700 years old. It comes into Modern English from a compound word made up of two Old English terms: the preposition mid, with, in the presence of; and the noun wīf, woman, female, wife. So a very old and most basic and literal meaning of the term midwife is a woman who is “with a woman,” attending her birth, caring for her during labor and delivery. But the existence…
Your whole family is welcome to attend your labor and birth if that is your desire. With regard to older siblings attending the birth, there is no “one size fits all” answer to that question. The bottom line is your children are welcome but each family and situation is unique. Therefore the right answer to that question is also unique. It is important to us that you are comfortable with your decision because ultimately you are the one who knows…
Absolutely! Your other children are always welcome at prenatal visits and we try to make the birth center a comfortable, welcoming place for the entire family. Our “family room” is child friendly, with a selection of toys and books to entertain them. But we also welcome children in the exam room as long as you are comfortable with them being there. One of the greatest joys we have is to help children learn about the baby growing “inside mommy’s belly.”…
What if something goes wrong? Certified Professional Midwives are qualified to manage a variety of medical complications, and part of their training includes knowing when to transport safely to the hospital should it become necessary. Safety is a very important issue with us. At the Corpus Christi Birth Center, we are concerned with both your safety and the safety of your baby. We will never take unnecessary risks just to have a baby at home. As much as we love…
We want our clients to know what our approach to childbirth is based upon, so here are some of our beliefs… We believe that “Children are a gift of the Lord. The fruit of the womb is a reward.” (Psalm 127:3) We believe that childbirth is a natural event, not a medical procedure. We believe that when parents are properly educated and prepared for childbirth, it can be a wonderful experience for them, binding them closer together as a…
The English word midwife is at least 700 years old. It comes into Modern English from a compound word made up of two Old English terms: the preposition mid, with, in the presence of; and the noun wīf, woman, female, wife. So a very old and most basic and literal meaning of the term midwife is a woman who is “with a woman,” attending her birth, caring for her during labor and delivery. But the existence of midwives is…
Will I have access to my records and are they secure? Yes! At the Corpus Christi Birth Center your medical records are kept digitally in a secure online server, where you will always have immediate access to your medical records by using your own password which you set and no one else knows. All you need is an email address and access to the internet to view your records. We use a midwife based charting system called Private Practice. This…
Would you like to meet the midwife to learn more about our services in person? Contact us today to schedule your FREE consultation visit Receive a FREE gift just for coming to see us! ph. 361.883.BABY (361.883.2229) Special arrangements may be made for all intitial consultation visits (even in the evening or on a Saturday). We want to allow for both husband and wife to have the opportunity to meet with the midwife when it might not otherwise possible during…
Certified Professional Midwives are qualified to manage a variety of medical complications, and part of their training includes knowing when to transport safely to the hospital should it become necessary. Safety is a very important issue with us. At CCBC, we are concerned with both your safety and the safety of your baby. We will never take unnecessary risks just to have a baby at the center. As much as we would love to deliver your baby, it is…
Seemingly little things can make a world of difference in how much pain is experienced and how it is managed. These “little things” include: being allowed to labor naturally without being tied to a bed and monitor; being allowed to eat or drink; being allowed the security of laboring at her own pace in the privacy of her own environment. But there are also numerous effective pain-management techniques that can be used during labor that are completely natural, and…