Your Dallas Midwife

06/09/2023

Such a beautiful home birth for this family!

05/15/2023

Just for fun

03/30/2023

It is such a beautiful day!
Thank you for the cute birthy shirts!

03/22/2023

Remember: you are so close to meeting your baby 🤍🤍🤍


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01/04/2023

Workshop will cover: Complete Newborn Exam and Ballard score; Newborn Metabolic disorder screen; Congenital Heart Defect Screen. Sign offs for skills and skills mastery.
Date Feb 2 4-6pm
Cost: $80
IM or email to reserve your spot

Skills workshop for new and student midwives.

12/12/2022

Due dates are based on Naegele’s rule. This rule was created in the 1700’s and hasn’t been changed since. The rule assumes that you have a 28 day menstrual cycle and ovulate on the 14th day of the cycle. 

According to this rule  you add 7 days to the first day of your last period and then count forward 9 months. 

Although this rule gives us a good guess, we now know that there are several flaws with this rule. 

Irregular cycles 12-45 days

Breastfeeding mothers ovulating before first period

Ovulating more than once per cycle

The best method for estimating your due date is by an ultrasound between 11-14 weeks gestation. After 14 weeks the accuracy for estimating due dates decreases as genetic factors start to play a role in the size of your baby.

What does this mean for you?

Your estimated due date is just that, an estimation. And on average first time moms who do not induce go into spontaneous labor at 41 weeks and 3 days. If you have a provider who schedules inductions at the 40 or 41 week mark,  your baby and body might not be ready.

12/09/2022

Did you know that we collect cord blood after every birth? Even when we "wait for white" there is a small amount of blood left in the vessels. We can use this for blood type.

12/09/2022

Exploring Life & Business with Amy Tate of Swiss Avenue Birth and Wellness Collaborative – Voyage Dallas Magazine | Dallas City Guide

Exploring Life & Business with Amy Tate of Swiss Avenue Birth and Wellness Collaborative – Voyage Dallas Magazine | Dallas City Guide

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Tate. Hi Amy, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story. I have supported women as a doula, birth assistant, lactation counselor, and midwife for over 20 years. I grew up in the birth world as my brothers and I were […]

12/06/2022

A restful moment in your own bed between contractions. This is .

10/23/2022

10 interview questions to help you find your perfect midwife. Follow along next week to see our answers.
❓What is your birth philosophy
❓What were your own births like
❓Who is your backup and will I see them as well
❓What happens in case of urgent or emergent
transfer
❓Do you practice as a solo midwife or in a team
❓What will my prenatal care look like
❓What will my postpartum care look like
If a group practice:
❓How many midwives will I see during care
❓Can I meet the midwives who will be on my care team
❓What happens if my midwife goes off call while I am in labor

📷 Williams

10/09/2022

09/29/2022

Two pink lines!! We love getting these photos from our repeat families. 💕💕💕
We do encourage early calls so we can fit you on our limited calendar. The next step is to call the office for our small group consults offered each Thursday or to schedule your intake appointment if you are one of our repeats. We start care as early as 6 weeks.

09/24/2022

Lean in to the people who love and support you!!! Lean in to your strength and intuition.

09/21/2022

SROM// Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes refers to the amniotic sac rupturing on its own (in contrast to artificial rupture of membranes). Your amniotic sac or membranes are made up of two layers called the chorion(on the outside) and amnion(on the inside. This babes sac did not rupture until just before birth. Isn't this a cool photo?

09/21/2022

We love all the Birth Days we get to celebrate. Call to learn more about yours. 🤗

09/14/2022

Birth of Margeaux

This birth was so beautiful and such an honor to attend as a midwife. This woman is an amazing friend and was my midwife partner for hundreds of births. We grew a practice together and in our birth skills and philosophies. I am always honored to serve women. It is the greatest compliment when a woman, who shares your calling, chooses you as her midwife. Love you and your family, Megan.
Photographer: Beth Birth

This surprise 5th baby was a surprise on EVERY count.

09/12/2022

Those toes, though!

09/11/2022

09/08/2022

"The greatest storms in a child's heart are calmed by the loving waves in the sea of a father's love." -unk

09/07/2022

Birth is about family!
Curious about midwifery care?Interested in birth at home or birth center? Meet the midwives of Swiss Ave Birth and learn what we have to offer.
We offer family cenetered, holistic, midwifery care in the DFW area.
*Birth Center Opens 2023

09/06/2022

09/06/2022

Just waiting on a baby...

09/06/2022

08/13/2022

We welcomed two sweet babies for repeat families. Always honored to be chosen as your midwife, but it is a true blessing to be chosen two (or more times). Thank you and thankful!

08/10/2022

Benefits of skin to skin with your newborn.
1.Helps to regulate newborn temp, heart rate, respirations.
2. Helps milk production.
3. Supports bonding
4. Cute photo ops! :) (PS- this is Amy's DIL and new gbaby!)
Dad's should do skin to skin, too.

08/08/2022

I love supporting each of you!!! Thank you for allowing me into your birth!

08/06/2022

World Breastfeeding Week
To those who do,
To those who did,
To those who couldn’t,
To those who struggled,
To those who did combo feeding,
To those who donated,
To those who accepted donations,
To those who have lost,
We are here for you, we see you, we support you.

08/04/2022

We support the golden hour!
A time of uninterrupted bonding and discovery. You can count fingers and toes, snuggle up skin to skin and watch for your baby to lead you. The first latch is just part of this wondrous one to two hours.

This moment is about family! Don't let the chaos of the world invade this sacred space!
: Swiss Avenue Birth and Wellness Collaborative
Beth Birth Photography

08/03/2022

Midwives supporting midwives!

: Swiss Avenue Birth and Wellness Collaborative
Beth Birth Photography

08/03/2022

This moment is about family! Don't let the chaos of the world invade this sacred space!
: Swiss Avenue Birth and Wellness Collaborative
Beth Birth Photography

08/02/2022

Come in and stay a while!

07/31/2022

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. - Aristotle


Your Dallas Midwife

07/30/2022

Well, hello there!

07/28/2022

Sometimes siblings need their midwives, too!



Lindy Michelle Willis

07/25/2022

Another Happy Birth Day!!

07/22/2022

pa·tience /ˈpāSHəns/ noun
the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed.