Magnolia Birth house

Our goal is to remove the fear factor and help you gain the confidence to labor and birth your way.

If you are looking for holistic midwifery care and an out-of-hospital birth environment, we encourage you to consider Magnolia Birth House in North Miami Beach.

If you’re expecting and considering midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth, we hope you feel ready to give us a call at 786-953-6534

If your contractions are not consistent but more than uncomfortable, try to rest and hydrate. Remember, Braxton Hicks can be caused by doing too much or dehydration.

It’s important to note that Magnolia clients can still give birth at the birth center up until 42 weeks if biophysical profiles are within normal limits, per Florida birth center law.

The placenta is truly a life-giving organ. Without the placenta performing its functions well, the baby would not develop and grow properly. What exactly are the roles of the placenta? Let’s cover a few.

I am drawn to the way Magnolia encourages families to be present and in control of how they approach pregnancy and birth. In addition, Magnolia has created a space that offers a private, comfortable, and welcoming vibe.

I moved to Tampa, where I attended the University of South Florida and earned my bachelor’s degree in health science. When I went to college, I thought I would be an OB/GYN. However, after shadowing a few providers and working in the hospital, I realized I preferred a more holistic version of maternal healthcare.

In this blog, we’re looking at the facts about the stages of childbirth and the phases of labor. If you want to know what you “can” expect versus what you “could” expect in all the stages and the phases, here is a breakdown.

In order for the cervix to open, the uterine fundus has to build up during contractions. Every time a contraction takes place, muscles pull up from the cervix and build on the fundus.

When you’re learning about infant sleep, it’s important to understand some basic terms. Here are some key phrases that will help you grow your knowledge around your baby’s sleep habits and patterns.

As a Black doula and staff member, I think it’s important that our clients see people who look like them when they walk in.

Virtual lactation appointments are amazing. You are able to help parents cope with the most common challenges, like positioning, latching, engorgement, and milk supply during a baby’s growth spurts all while the parents are in the comfort of their own home.

If your contractions are more than five minutes apart, are short in duration (less than one minute), you are not experiencing a bloody show and your membranes have not ruptured, you are likely in prodromal labor.

The role of the support person is also extremely important. Birth is not meant to happen alone. It’s one of life’s most vulnerable experiences, and it’s a long process. We are wired to rely on a small group of people who have our interests at heart.

As I listened to women, I saw the need for self-care and community care. I feel blessed to not have a traumatic birth story, and I want to pass that along.

Can I still deliver at the birth center if my water breaks before labor begins? Like many birthing situations, it depends.

Learn how to gently promote and induce labor by intentionally preparing your body so you have the optimum environment for labor.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common problems that can occur during pregnancy. According to the most recent available data, about 6 percent of expectant parents are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, which develops during pregnancy when blood sugar levels are high. Discover our policies and procedures regarding gestational diabetes screening.

Acupunture can be used to relieve pregnancy discomforts and induce labor. Discover the benefits of using acupuncture during your pregnancy.

Especially as the pandemic continues, parents are enduring this parenting journey at home, largely by themselves. It’s no wonder thoughts like, “Was it a mistake to have a baby?” take over the mind. But what if you could connect with other moms who are in the same stage as you?

But no matter how old, there are plenty of ways you can talk to your kids to help them understand how their world is about to change. Here are some ways our clients at Magnolia Birth House are preparing older children for the arrival of a new baby.

Being informed is one of the best ways to avoid a C-section in Miami. That’s why it’s important to take a childbirth education class.

What are the benefits of receiving care at a birthing center near me? When it comes to prenatal care, birthing services, and postpartum support at a birth center, there are several advantages for parents and babies.

If you're considering a midwife-assisted birth and wondering, "Is there a midwife near me?" you're in luck.

At Magnolia I am able to work with knowledgeable and experienced midwives who are imparting the skills and knowledge necessary to become the healthcare provider I want to be.

A lot of women of color don’t know midwifery care is a viable option, but every Black woman knows someone who’s had a negative maternal health outcome. They know there is a crisis, but they don’t know there are options.

There are several reasons why you may be transferred to hospital-based care with an obstetrics practice during pregnancy. Here are a few of the most common conditions that make a pregnancy moderate to high-risk.

To answer the safety question, the literature shows that the vaccine is considered safe while pregnant, and it’s safer to get the vaccine than to get COVID while pregnant. The vaccine also appears to give the baby some immunity. Most of the data is from pregnant people who received second- and third-trimester vaccines, but it is still safe to get the vaccine while trying to conceive or during the first trimester.

For women of color, it’s important for them to have a doula who not only looks like them, but one who can look into their eyes, know who they are, and empathize with what they’re going through. I walk with them. I provide support, helping them navigate challenging spaces.

As many as one in five birthing parents will experience a mental health or substance abuse disorder during those time periods, and suicide accounts for 20 percent of postpartum deaths with these illnesses. We’ve connected many birthing parents who are struggling with perinatal mental health clinics, where they benefit from talk therapy, group counseling, and/or medication.

For first-time birthing parents, however, it’s really important to remember that your due date is an estimate.

Our Miami midwives provide holistic, individualized care during your entire reproductive journey, including preconception appointments, prenatal visits, labor and birth services, and postpartum care. Midwives are primarily responsible for your health and your baby’s well-being, so they perform clinical tasks.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy may reduce nausea and vomiting by realigning the spine and restoring nervous system function.

The most common symptoms of miscarriage are spotting or bleeding, abdominal cramping, lower back pain, and fluid or tissue passing from the vagina.

Even if in-person visits are not an option, you can lean on your doula virtually for regular appointments and check-ins throughout pregnancy.

Contrary to common belief, growing a baby only requires an extra 300-350 calories per day. That’s roughly a bowl of cereal, milk, and a banana, or a serving of scrambled eggs with toast.

When considering transferring care to a birth center, sometimes prospective clients — or partners or other family members — are concerned about safety. Mainstream obstetrics and giving birth in the hospital does not guarantee your safety. Research has shown that birth centers are extremely safe for healthy, low-risk people.

Birth doesn’t always go as planned, and sometimes the hospital becomes the safest place to deliver. Learn about transferring to the hospital and how to prepare for this situation.

Having contractions does not necessarily mean you’re in labor. Did you know that your uterus contracts throughout your entire pregnancy?

We are pleased to be able to offer nitrous oxide at Magnolia. Overall, nitrous oxide is a safe, simple, and affordable analgesic for laboring parents.

When you come to Magnolia for prenatal care, you get longer appointments and personalized, comprehensive care that you will likely not find in a traditional obstetrics practice.

At Magnolia Birth House, we never want finances to be a barrier to having a doula. We don’t offer doula services just so we can bill you for something else. We do it because it’s deeply woven into our approach and a huge part of our holistic care.

Back and joint pain may not totally disappear until after birth. But there are things you can do to manage pain and maybe even alleviate some discomfort.

You can discuss the pros and cons of each approach to carrier screening with your Magnolia midwife before deciding which route to take. In some cases, you may feel that trying both best fits your family’s situation.

“How do I take care of myself during pregnancy?”

“What things should pregnant mothers do to be healthy?”

“What questions should I ask my midwife?”

It’s important to know that midwives are highly trained at using touch, often called palpation, to monitor your baby’s position and size. In addition, the Magnolia midwives use a handheld Doppler to listen to your baby’s heartbeat.

When it comes to inducing labor, a really important point is that babies come when they are ready. Unless there’s a medical reason to induce, it’s best to let your baby decide on his or her birthday.

You might be wondering, “How long is a birth plan?” It should be concise, and one way to simplify your plan is to break up your preferences into several different categories: Environment, labor, pushing and birth, and immediate postpartum.

At Magnolia Birth House, a natural birth is delivering vaginally without pain medication. Instead, we offer education and support to instill the confidence you need to deliver without access to traditional pain relief options offered at a hospital.

Even after you leave the birth center, we continue to support you by providing postpartum care that focuses on your wellness, helps you with breastfeeding, and eases the transition into parenthood.

We understand the fierce protective desires that come with pregnancy. You want to shield yourself and your baby from harm whenever possible. With all the information swirling about coronavirus, there are concerns about how COVID-19 affects pregnant folks and their babies.

An unmedicated birth can be an incredibly empowering experience. If you’ve never given birth naturally before, though, you might have questions like, “What is a natural birth?” or “What does natural birth feel like?”

Natural childbirth can be a transformative experience. One of the best ways to get ready for unmedicated birth is to take natural birthing classes. Here are five reasons why you should take natural birthing classes for a second, third, or fourth pregnancy.

With such a life-changing event on the horizon, though, you could also have some worries. Perhaps you have questions about nutrition, exercise, your medical history, or concerns about fertility. Here are 5 valuable questions to ask during your preconception checkup, along with our insight on why these questions matter.

Following the birth of your baby, we will bill your private insurance on your behalf if you have in-network coverage. If your insurance is out-of-network, we can either bill your insurance or provide you with a bill to send to your insurance company for reimbursement.