Midwives in Odessa, TX

Dawn Cockrell, LM, CPM, Midwife Attended Birth at Home, The Safe Gentle Motherly Alternative for Maternity Services. Midland Midwife for west Texas Midwives, Pregnancy and Birth, Homebirth Midwife and Childbirth services- West Texas Birth Services Midland Texas- Odessa Texas New Mexicoand the President of West Texas Birth Services, welcomes you and invites you to enjoy our website, as it was created with you in mind. We look forward to answering your questions about your pregnancy, your baby's birth and the exciting journey you're taking! We are proud to serve Midland / Odessa Texas ( TX ), and surrounding cities of west Texas and southeastern New Mexico.Throughout our site you will find information about our services, including a Midwife Attended Birth, Waterbirth, Natural Childbirth, and our Birth at Home service ( Homebirth ), as well as a rich variety of carefully selected educational information on Pregnancy & Birth, Benefits of a Licensed Midwife ( LM ), Benefits of a NARM Certified Professional Midwife ( CPM ), the way to have a safe, motherly alternative for maternity services, and many other helpful resources for consumer education about Childbirth and Midwife services.When a birth is at home, it becomes the intimate, private, natural process it's meant to be. Birth as a medical process in a medical facility creates little privacy or family decision making, and takes away many choices families later wish they had the freedom to make. Birth is a natural process, not an illness needing hospitalization. Giving birth at home allows mother and baby to bond as soon after birth as possible. This gives the baby the best chance for physical, emotional, and mental health. For all women without any serious medical complications during pregnancy, home birth is perfectly safe. Most importantly, the mother will be in control as a partner in her care, assisted by someone she knows- her midwife.With West Texas Birth Services, your Licensed and Certified Professional Midwife follows the Midwives Model of Care This approach is unlike using traditional obstetric care, in that it is family-centered and focuses strongly on the mother's wellbeing as an important factor in a good birth outcome. Mothers move around, change positions, relax in a warm waterbirth pool, and describe their birth experience as less painful and less stressful. In fact, they say it is the Family Event it should be.Many women wonder why they are not informed by their doctor about the option of a midwife. This is typically due to the disinformation common in the United States, much of which originates from ACOG and the AMA ( trade unions representing the financial and professional interests of obstetricians and physicians ). For an example of this type of disinformation, read this article by Henci Goer: The Assault on Normal Birth: The OB Disinformation Campaign and this recent news post on The Medical Establishment's Ridiculous Opposition to HomeBirths. Of course, there are a few rare medical conditions that would require the care of a high risk specialist ( for some examples of these see our Frequently Asked Questions - Question #11 ). Nevertheless, studies upon studies have shown that planning a Midwife Led home birth with a Certified Professional Midwife is a great choice if you want to avoid unnecessary medical intervention. Midwives are experts in supporting the physiological birth process: monitoring you and your baby during labor, helping you into positions that help labor progress, protecting your pelvic parts from damage while you push, and "catching" the baby from the position that's most effective and comfortable for you - hands and knees, squatting, even standing - not the position most comfortable for the healthcare provider. When healthy women are supported this way, over 95% can give birth safely, with little or no intervention at all.Many of the benefits of your Midwife maternity care begin with your prenatal visits. For example, your prenatal appoin

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Hey there! I am Ana, doula and lactation counselor at Wonderfully Made WTX. I am here to help you have the birth experience you deserve. I offer education, emotional and physical support during the pregnancy period, labor, birth and postpartum. I believe birth is one of the most special times for a mother and preparation for it plays a big role on the outcome and the whole experience. Preparation for the support system and whole family is also important to welcome the new baby. I am a lactation counselor as well, and can support families with education and guidance during breastfeeding. I am here to help! Other services: placenta encapsulation, childbirth classes, breastfeeding class, at home lactation consults. Supporting Homebirth, Hospital birth and Birth center.

We are a CPM Licensed Midwife attended maternity care service that is separate from any hospital or other health care facility, which allows the mother to enjoy total privacy and control over her surroundings, while encouraging a sense of comfort, safety and love. We specialize in the following services: Waterbirth, Homebirth, Natural Childbirth, Natural Pain Relief Methods, Complete Safe and Gentle Pregnancy and Postpartum Care, Birth Center Info, Breastfeeding Support, Childbirth Education, Doula Services, Pregnancy & Infant Massage Training and Referrals, Specialist Referrals, Well Woman Care, Free Pregnancy Test and Free Initial Consultation. We accept all insurance, and financing is always available. Please visit our website for more information at www.WestTexasMidwife.com, or call us at 432.563.3297.

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We get to know you and your desires so we can help you have YOUR best birth!

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Congratulations on your decision to learn more about how a birth and postpartum doula can help support you and your family! I’m Chloe Adams-Gibbs, the birth and postpartum doula behind Midland Doula! My birth and postpartum doula journey began in 2021 after the birth of my daughter. My attitude toward birth is very modern and balanced. There is no one size fits all approach to people so there can’t be when welcoming a new human to the world. Regardless of your birth choices, I will support you and ensure you are respected no matter what. Hospital or home, in water or in a bed, midwife or doctor – I will stand next to you and your partner with candor, a nurturing touch, and a joke on hand. Along with being a Birth Bootcamp Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and Birth Instructor, I am currently working on becoming a Lactation Counselor and I can’t wait to offer that knowledge to you! Whether you have searched for a doula for your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum period (or all 3!) you may be overwhelmed with the list of questions you would like answered. This is completely normal and I’m happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have. In the meantime, feel free to check out the F.A.Q page. Proudly serving the west Texas area for in-person care: Midland, Odessa, Monahans, Big Spring, Greenwood, Gardendale, Andrews, Crane, Seminole, and Pecos. If you’re outside of this service area, I offer virtual doula services. You can get more information here.