Birthing Center - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

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Our birth designers are here to help you plan a personalized birth experience by listening to and understanding your unique needs. They will assist you in building your birth preferences, answer your questions and guide you along your pregnancy journey.

Our birth designers help plan a personalized birth experience by listening to and understanding your unique needs. We offer a birth designer to each mom-to-be, at no cost. Whether you need help understanding options, deciding on your preferences or coordinating services that are right for you and your baby’s health, our birth designers are here for you.

Our birthing centers offer a variety of benefits for you and your family in a comfortable atmosphere dedicated to care for mom and baby. With labor, delivery and postpartum care all in the same space, our birthing centers offer the care you need, close to home, with personalized options.

Our maternal-fetal medicine doctors are here to provide advanced, knowledgeable and compassionate care for moms-to-be who may require more advanced care. If you have special complications at any point before, during or after your pregnancy, our maternal-fetal medicine specialists can work with you to create a personalized care plan that meets your needs.

Our certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) provide individualized, compassionate, and evidence-based care to women and their families. These CNMs are licensed healthcare professionals who provide care to women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery period. In addition to providing care during pregnancy and childbirth, certified nurse-midwives are also primary healthcare providers to women throughout their lifespan.

When it comes to breastfeeding, we provide complete, personalized support for mom and baby. Even before you give birth, our support groups, classes and one-on-one consultations can give you tips for breastfeeding during your baby's first three months. We can assist with issues such as latching difficulties, soreness and milk production, and can answer any other questions.

You may need to see a maternal-fetal specialist if you have certain health conditions, such as diabetes or kidney disease; you develop a health condition during your pregnancy, such as high blood pressure; you have a history of pregnancy loss or preterm birth; you are pregnant with more than one baby; or your baby has been diagnosed with a genetic condition. Our maternal-fetal medicine specialists can work with you to create a personalized care plan that meets your needs.

Our nurses and postpartum specialists are here to give you complete support after you give birth. Our postpartum care provides continuous family-centered care to enhance bonding. We help monitor and support any changes such as mood swings, difficulties urinating, and getting steady on your feet. Along with pain management, including C-section scar management, we ensure that you get the rest and nutrition you need. Before you go home, we give you helpful daily exercises and guidance for adapting to everyday activities. We also offer breastfeeding support to help you provide adequate nutrition for your baby.

Virtual or telehealth visits may be appropriate for some OB-GYN appointments so that you get the care you need without leaving home. Contact your doctor’s office to find out whether a virtual or telehealth visit is an option for your care.

Our care teams want to understand what is important to you to meet the needs of you and your baby. We work closely with you to learn your birth preferences, help you understand your options and answer your questions. Together, we will create a customized care plan. After an initial conversation with your care team, we recommend taking a tour of your delivery facility options, either in-person or virtually. It is important for you to feel comfortable.

Our trusted team of doctors, nurses and specialists deliver high-quality care for you and your baby based on your health and your preferences. We take the time to answer your questions, understand your preferences and discuss birthing options available. Our care team wants to make your birth experience as memorable, comfortable and safe as possible. We offer many personalized services, including breastfeeding support, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, postpartum care and more. We can deliver care that’s right for you and your baby.

Our care teams are committed to providing complete, specialized care for women at every age and stage of life. Our wide variety of women's services includes breast health, obstetrics and gynecology, prenatal and maternity care, menopause care, osteoporosis treatment and more. We provide a full range of preventive screenings, including annual wellness exams, and also connect you with specialists to diagnose and treat any obstetric or gynecologic health issues. No matter your wellness needs, we’ll work with you on a customized prevention and care plan and ensure that you have a full understanding of your health at every point in your care.

We are committed to providing complete, specialized care for women at every age and stage of life. Our OB-GYNs and care teams specialize in caring for the health of women -- specifically pregnancy and female reproductive health. Our women's health specialists are committed to building a trusted partnership that starts with a conversation between you and your doctor. We’re ready to help answer questions you may have. From there, we work together with you to create a personalized care plan that addresses your individual needs.

While OB-GYN is often considered one speciality, it is comprised of two distinct fields: obstetrics (OB) and gynecology (GYN). Our obstetricians offer compassionate maternity care that’s right for you and your baby, from your first prenatal visit through delivery and beyond. Our gynecologists provide that same compassionate care for women’s health needs at every age and stage of life.