Midwives, Birth Centers Improve Maternal Health Outcomes in Medicaid
Medicaid beneficiaries who gave birth with a midwife present or in a birth center had better maternal health outcomes and higher rates of prenatal care visits.
Kansas City Star Wins AABC 2022 Media Award
kansas city star gains national recognition for their coverage of women’s health. The American Association of Birth Centers have awarded the 2022 National media Award to Anna Spoerre of the Kansas City Star. This award honors those who have supported birth centers at an exemplary level in their field. This national recognition has been awarded...
Study Shows Safety and Benefits of Water Birth
Water immersion during labor and birth offers many benefits. A new study analyzed outcomes from the last 20 years in the United States, and found that the use of water during labor or birth were associated with reduced maternal pain levels, use of epidurals or injected pain medication, reduced risk of postpartum hemorrhage, reduced perennial tears,...
Letter to Our Clients: Covid-19 Response
Dear New birth company client, The Johnson County Kansas Covid-19 positivity rate is now 27.5% and climbing. To protect our Moms, Babies, and Staff, we are supporting the following practices starting Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Masks required for Clinic visits. We are asking all Clients and guests to wear a surgical mask to your clinic visits. Mom does not need to...
Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
Having a healthy pregnancy is a holistic undertaking, involving all aspects of your lifestyle and mindset. Below are some pillars of health that you can focus on throughout your pregnancy to improve health outcomes for both you and your baby. NUTRITION What you eat is the foundation of your overall health. A healthy diet can...