866-88-24784 (BIRTH)
Welcome to It's Your Birth Midwifery Services, LLC!
It is our goal to provide families in South East Michigan with quality and affordable family centered care during the childbearing years.
Our midwives are licensed through the state of Michigan.
We offer Free Standing Birthing Center and Home Birth Midwifery Services,
Postpartum Midwifery Services, Breastfeeding Support and Birth Doula Services.
Your Natural Birthing Plan is our Standard of Care.
Our office appointments are within our Birthing Center in Clinton Township, Michigan
The term midwife means With Woman. We view your pregnancy and birth as a very sacred time. Midwives provide healthy low risk women with compassionate and personalized care. Please search our site to find out more about our services.
We offer a variety of payment plan options.
Welcome to our practice!
Here is the breakdown of the home birth midwifery prenatal schedule as well as what you can expect from us during the journey of growing your baby!
Starting around 10 weeks gestation, there will be an initial prenatal visit. During this visit we will complete a health history, go over startup paperwork, make sure t
Welcome to our practice!
Here is the breakdown of the home birth midwifery prenatal schedule as well as what you can expect from us during the journey of growing your baby!
Starting around 10 weeks gestation, there will be an initial prenatal visit. During this visit we will complete a health history, go over startup paperwork, make sure that all of your questions have been answered and complete your first clinical prenatal.
Appointments are scheduled:
Once a month until you are 32 weeks
Every 2 weeks from 32-36 weeks
Weekly from 37 until delivery
*Additional visits may be scheduled as needed.*
Prenatal appointments will last approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. During your appointments, we will spend time talking about your pregnancy, nutrition, baby, birth, emotions, and answer all of your questions. Your vitals will be taken and we will check to make sure that all is well with your baby. Through longer appointments, a strong foundation of trust is established.
Visits are scheduled in office at our clinic in Clinton Township, MI.
The 36 week prenatal is schedule as an in home visit for home birthing clients.
The midwifery model of care helps to minimize problems associated with pregnancy through a well balanced healthy diet, adequate sleep, and exercise. The client takes responsibility for the health of herself and baby by committing to eating healthy and getting regular exercise. We will help guide you along the way!
Communication between appointments is through your patient portal.
It's almost time to meet your baby!
Starting at 37 weeks, your midwifery team is on call for you 24 hours a day. Once labor begins, we will stay in communication until your labor becomes active. Once labor becomes active, your primary midwife will join you at your home. The birthing team will include a second midwife and/or midwifery a
It's almost time to meet your baby!
Starting at 37 weeks, your midwifery team is on call for you 24 hours a day. Once labor begins, we will stay in communication until your labor becomes active. Once labor becomes active, your primary midwife will join you at your home. The birthing team will include a second midwife and/or midwifery assistant/student. While rare, there are times in which your primary midwife will provide solo care based on the number of women in labor / midwife availability.
Intermittent monitoring is used throughout your labor. Eating/drinking during labor is beneficial. You will be encouraged to follow the signals of your body. Your midwives will make suggestions to encourage the progress of labor when needed.
Birth Doulas are required for 1st time natural birthing couples. They are a valuable asset to your team and can provide emotional and physical support to you during early/active labor.
You did it! Your baby has joined us earthside!
Once your baby is born, we respect the mother/baby bonding period immediately after the birth. We will monitor you and your baby closely, in a non-invasive way. Prolonged skin to skin is encouraged. Delayed cord clamping is our normal. When you are ready for the umbilical cord to be cut, we w
You did it! Your baby has joined us earthside!
Once your baby is born, we respect the mother/baby bonding period immediately after the birth. We will monitor you and your baby closely, in a non-invasive way. Prolonged skin to skin is encouraged. Delayed cord clamping is our normal. When you are ready for the umbilical cord to be cut, we will assist whomever you choose in doing so. If desired, an herbal bath will be made for you and your baby.
A thorough newborn examination is performed checking vitals, measurements, reflexes and weight.
While you are bonding with your baby, we will continue to monitor everyone's well being. We also help with breastfeeding as needed. Before departing, clean up is completed and everyone will be stable and tucked into bed.
The Postpartum schedule is:
Day 1
Week 1, 2, 4 and 6.
Visits always include both Mom and baby.
All appointments are scheduled in clinic.
Your midwives are available via phone or client portal if there are any questions during the 6 weeks after your birth.
The newborn screening will be offered at the day 1 visit. There are three different parts of the newborn screen. The metabolic screening blood spot collection and CCHD pulse ox reading are offered as close to 24 hours post birth as possible. A hearing screening is offered within the first 2 weeks after birth. It's Your Birth provides all three parts of the newborn screening for clients. For more information, follow the link:
Consultations / Tours
Contact us to schedule a tour and consultation With
Midwife Jenny.
The Birthing Center is a home like option for low risk women who desire to deliver in a free standing center. Midwifery care for birthing center clients mirror our home birthing schedule, minus the 36 week home visit. We have a birthing suite and sec
Consultations / Tours
Contact us to schedule a tour and consultation With
Midwife Jenny.
The Birthing Center is a home like option for low risk women who desire to deliver in a free standing center. Midwifery care for birthing center clients mirror our home birthing schedule, minus the 36 week home visit. We have a birthing suite and second birthing room available.
Our center offers a shower and luxurious freestanding tub in our main birthing suite.
Those who birth at the center can enjoy hydrotherapy without the concern of running out of hot water. Our Center offers a tankless hot water heater.
Birthing Center vs. Home Birth
You can expect the same personalized family centered midwifery care at the center as you would receive in a planned home birth. Having a home birth or birthing center delivery is equivalent in "safety" factor. The birthing center can add an additional level of safety for families
Birthing Center vs. Home Birth
You can expect the same personalized family centered midwifery care at the center as you would receive in a planned home birth. Having a home birth or birthing center delivery is equivalent in "safety" factor. The birthing center can add an additional level of safety for families who logistically live further away from a hospital that provides 24 hour OB services.
The center is your
home away from home.
Birthing Center /Home Birth equivalents:
Birthing Center/Home Birth differences:
Prenatal Care
Prenatal care starts at 10 weeks.
Appointments are scheduled:
Once a month until you are 32 weeks
Every 2 weeks from 32-36 weeks
Weekly from 37 until delivery
Labor and Delivery
You will be admitted into the center once you are established in active labor. Early labor is experienced at your home. Active labor is described as at least 6 cm with consistent close contractions that are increasing in intensity. Your midwife will provide labor/contraction guidelines as to when to contact.
Fetal heart rate monitoring is done through doppler with intermittent monitoring. You are encouraged to eat and hydrate in labor. We have a small kitchen lounge . You are encouraged to bring drinks and labor /post delivery foods that are easy to digest. Our kitchenette has a refrigerator to store your food. We also offer filtered water, snacks, coffee and tea.
Birth Doulas are required for 1st time natural birthing couples. They are a valuable asset to your team and can provide emotional and physical support to you during early/active labor.
Discharge
The Birthing Center is a short term postpartum stay averaging 2-3 hours post delivery. Clients are required to meet a discharge protocol and have an installed infant car seat available for their baby. It is recommended that the infant car seat be installed and checked by a certified car seat safety expert before delivery.
Birthing Center Postpartum Care
Postpartum schedule
Day 1
Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 6
Visits always include both Mom and baby.
All appointments are scheduled in clinic.
Your Day one visit will be scheduled the day after you deliver. Time of delivery and midwife availability will dictate the timing of this appointment.
Your midwives are available vi
Birthing Center Postpartum Care
Postpartum schedule
Day 1
Weeks 1, 2, 4, and 6
Visits always include both Mom and baby.
All appointments are scheduled in clinic.
Your Day one visit will be scheduled the day after you deliver. Time of delivery and midwife availability will dictate the timing of this appointment.
Your midwives are available via phone or client portal if there are any questions during the 6 weeks after your birth.
The newborn screening will be offered at the day 1 visit. There are three different parts of the newborn screen. The metabolic screening blood spot collection and CCHD pulse ox reading are offered as close to 24 hours post birth as possible. A hearing screening is offered within the first 2 weeks after birth. It's Your Birth provides all three parts of the newborn screening for clients. For more information, follow the link:
Birth Doula's provide educational, emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum.
Our Doulas work in a team model with a shared call schedule. Both Doulas will be present for your prenatal appointments with one Doula attending your birth.
The Birth Doula package includes the following:
Birth Doula's provide educational, emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum.
Our Doulas work in a team model with a shared call schedule. Both Doulas will be present for your prenatal appointments with one Doula attending your birth.
The Birth Doula package includes the following:
We offer the Raw method of encapsulation which involves directly dehydrating the placenta at 160 degrees F without steaming. The dehydrated placenta is then ground into a fine powder and hand encapsulated.
A placenta tincture is an add on option if you are using our encapsulation services.
A small piece of your placenta is tinctured for
We offer the Raw method of encapsulation which involves directly dehydrating the placenta at 160 degrees F without steaming. The dehydrated placenta is then ground into a fine powder and hand encapsulated.
A placenta tincture is an add on option if you are using our encapsulation services.
A small piece of your placenta is tinctured for six weeks.
There are minimal studies available on placenta encapsulation and
placental consumption.
Common feedback from mothers who have encapsulated their placentas are:
~Increase in energy
~Increase in milk supply
~Postpartum emotions being stabilized.
Postpartum Midwifery services are for those who have had a hospital birth and desire postpartum midwifery care.
Did you know that the average patient in the United States only sees their provider 1-2 times after giving birth? This leaves women on their own to navigate the weeks of recovery after giving birth.
Many other countries offer e
Postpartum Midwifery services are for those who have had a hospital birth and desire postpartum midwifery care.
Did you know that the average patient in the United States only sees their provider 1-2 times after giving birth? This leaves women on their own to navigate the weeks of recovery after giving birth.
Many other countries offer extended postpartum midwifery as a standard of care.
Women in the United States Deserve better and midwives are the solution!
Postpartum midwifery supports and verifies the clinical well being of both mother and baby during recovery while providing emotional support to the family. Our midwives spend approximately 1 hour per postpartum visit in which vitals for mother and baby are taken. During the visit, all of your questions and concerns are heard and discussed.
Postpartum Midwifery Schedule:
All visits are in office with the following schedule:
Day 3; Weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6
Listed appnt schedules may vary based on availability.
*A postpartum midwife does not replace your primary care physician. If vitals present as abnormal, it would be recommended to contact your primary physician right away.*
Read our Blog on Postpartum Care in the U.S.
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36232 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, United States
Phone - 866-88-24784 (BIRTH) Fax - 248-284-4738 Midwifery Hours: 12PM-6:30PM By Appointment only- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Please leave a Voicemail if calling during non-clinic hours or reach us through the contact page via email.
"Just as a woman's heart knows how and when to pump, her lungs to inhale, and her hand to pull back from fire, so she knows when and how to give birth. "
~Virginia Di Orio
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